Do you believe all kids are special and precious regardless of race and gender?

[Conquer Far and Wide.]

For example, would you be more sad if you heard that a little white girl with blond hair and blue eyes got cancer vs if a little black boy with black hair and hazel eyes got it?

I ask because when people found out Rue on Hunger Games was black, many claimed they were mad, disappointed or even "less sad" when she died. I think that is just horrible and a poor reflection on humanity. I just hope it's a minority opinion so I ask. What do you think? I personally feel like all kids are precious and I would die to save the life of any child regardless of race or gender.
@Blink: That's a hardly a justifiable excuse, and it's hard to believe. One reason is because it doesn't only exist in whites but all races. Also, I'm white, my friends who read the twitter post with me were white and we were all disgusted and shocked. Racism is one thing, but kids are usually seen innocent in all of this. It's truly sickening to know that their are so many racist idiots out there who feel like their skin color makes them superior.
@Blink: No I get what you're saying but what I'm saying is I disagree that that's the reason. I think it's pretty natural to identify with people who look like you or remind you of yourself. I think that is the reason why people would identify with the death of a child within their race more than out of it (I'm not like that as I see myself and identify with the human race in general.) But I get it, I mean if a kid from my hometown who is my nephews age was killed it might hit me harder than just hearing about a random death in another country or state.

[Ant]

nope

[Blink]

In conclusion, it "should be", but actually it "isn't".

Clearly, we have a history that white colored race have dominated most of the world and attained the most wealth, thus making us feel that some race is more precious than the other. At the same time, men has historically been superior to female because of its power and social status.

However, recently the racism and gender problem is on the way of progress, because of the North-South War and gradual empowering movement for blacks and female. The situation is becoming better and better.

So, I think it is not unnatural to feel some child is precious than the other. I mean, it is not your fault to feel so, but we all must adjust this kind of prejudice and should move on for the future when every one feels the true fairness and preciousness to all children from the true heart.



Addition:

I don’t know if you are correctly understanding my point: In my position, I too dislike (or hate) any kind of racism (ex: Racism from Black to White nor from White to Black furthermore, Racism from Asian to others, etc.) and believe that all kids should be special and precious regardless of race and gender.

I am just pointing out that perception that I mentioned “did” exist and still some “do” exist in reality. I can understand your point that you “hate” my context but I do believe that it is the historical truth. The problem is so big because it does exist.

Please do not confuse both “truth” and “ideal”. I am on your side in the essential point. I know that racism should be eliminated in the future and we shall overcome any kind of negative aspect, not to leave the burden to our children.

[I-Coach]

Yes I do, I work with kids of all races so I see it first hand. I agree, it's very sad to know that there are people out there who still value people (especially kids) on the color of their skin but in reality these people are worthless so it doesn't really matter what they think. If they ever expressed their thoughts while not being anonymous they will be shunned, or even worse. Because fact is sane people hate racism. Most of the world hates racism. The vast majority of people are just sane individuals who will not hold anything against you based on your skin color. I happened to read that article too, and even those few people who spoke out took down their Twitters because they got bomb rushed. people hate racism lol. That's why racist always sound so mad and miserable. But back to your question, all kids are precious regardless of race. It would make me sad to know any child has cancer. I'm Black, I work with white, Mexican, Asian, Black, Poly etc kids. I get along with all of them and their parents. It's definitely unnatural to feel like a kid is more precious based on skin color. Maybe thinking a kid is more precious TO YOU because you know them or identify with them can be natural. But put it like this, if a 9 year old white kid I've known loved and coached since he was 4 was dangling on a cliff alongside a black kid who I never met and I could only save one. I'm saving the kid I know and love not the kid who happens to have the same skin color as me.

[candy coated]

We are all equals.

[Destination]

Wow really? I just Googled that, that is sad and pathetic. Don't get me wrong, I've read books that later turned in to movies and been mad about choices made but some of that stuff was just pure racism. But yeah, all kids are precious and capable of great things. My son (a little black boy) knows he can grow up to be a doctor in the US Army like his uncle Brian or be a professional basketball player like his cousin Kawhi. He can even be a cop like one of his grandpas or a teacher like his dad. The possibilities are endless. Unfortunately not every kid is taught this. Studies show that T.V kills little black boys self-esteem. When they don't have someone or something to reinforce their self value it can have horrible consequences. This can be true with any kid in poverty, black white hispanic, doesn't matter. If they don't have a realistic influence it's very hard to imagine getting out.

[Tj Glawitsch]

What makes a PERSON superior isn't the color of their skin, the gender or type of eyes they may have -- all of these are genetic and not by choice. ALL CHILDREN ARE CREATED EQUAL no matter how you cut it and ALL children should be treated equally. (Revision for the Bill of Rights hinted here.)

NOW... what that child grows up to be tends to have everything to do with their parents, local environment, friends, etc. - these are all exterior forces that either teach or prey on a child's future. Again, race and other "dividing" factors as this country seems to be so focused on have nothing to do with it.

I'm fighting for a three year old right now
http://www.GlawitschFamily.com
What's going to get me flamed online is that I'm his father. What's going to be ignored by the public is I've gone to BAT for dozens of other people's children both black AND white (and one Hispanic case) but what people are going to see and hear are the things they want to hear.

If you truly plan to live up to your screen name, talking about it is one thing... DOING is another. If being "white" makes anyone superior, it's because of WHO they are, WHAT they stand for and the ACTIONS that comes from their words... but the best part of this is... you don't have to be White, Black, Oriental, Hispanic, etc. to speak out against what's wrong - you only have to speak out!

Child falls down a well and is trapped... he/she doesn't have long to live before perishing. Firefighter ends up on the news as a hero. Is he white? Not necessarily. Is the CHILD? Not necessarily. Did the firefighter CARE? Probably not something that even crossed their mind.

A special thanks goes out to all of the men and women who risk and sometimes give their lives in order to protect the children of this great country!