News reports are discussing the prevalent use of social media to disseminate rants of racism, hatred and prejudice. These reports may not represent a majority but it is particularly disturbing to find the youth expressing such sentiments at all. Despite our progress, disdain for others lingers on.  Actions have been taken to block such messages on campuses and in schools but is that just putting a band-aid on a gaping wound?

We all need to address why such sentiments continue today.

Nothing good can come from them.

Wouldn’t it be easier for us all to appreciate the diversities and accentuate the similarities we find amongst ourselves?