I was often the butt of jokes and bullying. I never personalized what I was saying and as I got older I continued to question myself. I began to see that the way I was seeing the world was wrong, but till this day I struggle to erase the training. Some of you will say I'm weak for being a racist, sexist, homophobe, but I am. For me to say that I'm not racist would imply that I can stop positive action.
Many people use denial to cover up their feelings.
I believe that most people have similar attitudes but will not admit it, even to themselves. Having a checkered past helps me understand both sides. Walking around pretending to be the PC poster-boy will not win the Human Rights Award. If you want to change your attitudes and beliefs, you have to confront them head on. I have had the opportunity to challenge myself by being exposed to different groups.