Taken to the extreme, this self-hatred can lead to violence of the most abhorrent nature. Videos have caught real violence as it occurs, and often what is more frightening than the actual act is the fact that the person or persons committing the act are filled with glee. Hating almost seems to produce an emotional high, which, when shared with others who feel the same, seems almost a reason for celebration. We've talked about some of the subtle ways you enter people's lives. Blame comes easy when you're afraid to look in the mirror.
Racism is a disease of the intellect.
It has as much to do with skin color as greed does with money. Racism is ignorance manifested through fear, while greed is ignorance manifested through want. Speaking of greed, it's more difficult to cultivate greed than racism or bigotry, but the results are far more rewarding. Believe it or not, the poor typically give more and want less. Imagine, though, that a corporation or a government opens their door to greed as they often do.