Regarding the article "Racism alive in Canada "(CNT Oct 10 2004) in expressing frustration at racism.

Regarding the article "Racism alive in Canada "(CNT Oct 10 2004) in expressing frustration at racism, Joan Munson's expression of shame may actually be a form of discrimination. She is generalizing about a group

To combat forms of discrimination and to understand them, we should become familiar with a remarkable recently made known book by Robert Fuller. In Somebodies and Nobodies, Fuller explains in what way 'rankism' is the mother of all 'isms'.

Choosing dominance above justice is the common factor in our mistreatment of clusters whether by religion, ethnicity, race, sex age or region. Robert Fuller explains for what reason subordinating others relates to bullying, war and terrorism.

His volume shows that we are all perpetrators and we are all victims of the ancient instinct for recognition and status.

The neoconservative motion has rationalized this 'every man for himself' way of life, on presenting it as a political philosophy. Ironically, many of these persons call themselves Christians.

Whether playing cards, holding political office or running a corporation, the temptation to unfairly suffer ourselves better than others, can lead to a betrayal of our responsibilities to each other.

Ironically, political correctness is oftentimes about subordinating others and elevating ourselves.

Joseph Polito

Toronto

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