If by some chance you haven't heard about Rosie O'Donnell's offensive and racist "ching chong" comments about Asians then where have you been the last few days? The Asian American Justice Center (AAJC), UNITY - Journalists of Color, Inc., NY Councilman, John Liu and other insulted viewers wrote letters of complaint to O'Donnell and/or Barbara Walters about this issue requesting a public apology. Later on she eventually got around to giving a so-called "apology" that really didn't sound like an apology at all because it came off like another big joke to her. I'm not Asian-American and I get how O'Donnell's comments were offensive and hurftul. Why is it that some white people still just don't get it? Their lack of understanding can be so frustrating at times. This only serves to remind me why this world will never truly be my home. Like Switchfoot sings:
It was a beautiful letdown the day I knew, that all the riches this world had to offer me would never do. In a world full of bitter pain and bitter doubt I was trying so hard to fit in, until I found out: I don't belong here...I will carry a cross and a song where I don't belong. It was a beautiful letdown when You found me here and for once in a rare blue moon I see everything clear.If you're not happy with what O'Donnell said then I urge you to write a letter to her and/or Barbara Walters via ABC.com. Also, remember to pray for her. Why? 'Cause Jesus said to pray for those who do you wrong.
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