Racism is a recurrent ideology with consequences which are ignored by many, understood by some, and fought by few. The effects of this system of inequality are seen in many aspects of life, but especially in justice. Because we constantly project images of white superiority in the media, the discriminatory practices of white cops constantly go unnoticed. Thankfully, some people are noble enough to stand up to our norms for what is morally righteous.
One example of this is seen in the case of Australian cops who badgered several black youths. According to the article, the police taunted African Australian children by calling them “monkeys.” The group was under random attack by the cops and was barraged with questioning. There was an uproar of support for the children by the Australian people. Stricter rules against racism are now being applied amongst Australian police due to the disturbing acts of these representative few. The chief commissioner commented on the events by saying, “Acting on those racial attitudes is clearly not OK and, where we find it, people can expect that I will deal with them in the strongest possible terms.” These words were, in a way, reassuring, but being an active anti-racist in a society polluted with racism is nothing short of burdensome. Yet,acting against racism is certainly a burden worth bearing.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Australian-police-vow-to-act-on-racism-after-monkey-taunts/articleshow/5689734.cms
