Acting politely in front of someone black and/or gay and then making horrible claims about their intelligence or worth as human beings after they leave the room is not kindness - it's hypocrisy.
Mallory OrtbergYou have a wonderful opportunity here to not care about something that doesnโt matter to you. Please donโt miss out on it.
Mallory OrtbergBad dental hygiene can lead to respiratory infections and an increased risk for heart disease and strokes.
Mallory OrtbergA child is not a bargaining chip or a learning tool. Your focus, if you adopt a child of a different race, should be on nurturing and protecting your child from bigotry, not deploying him or her as an anti-racist Mr. Fix-It.
Mallory Ortberg