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[Re: 'Gov't. should lead apology for racism,' BDA Sun, March 27]

Dear Sir

Bermuda's colonial system and Westminster style of governance makes any apology symbolic and unsubstantiated. However, I guess an apology can be symbolically meaningful.

Further, Lynn Winfield's assertion that free education, a statue of a former slave and an economic empowerment zone are de-facto forms of reparations is a classic example of why white people cannot and should not lead the charge for my equity and equality.

Until she can tell me how it feels to be discriminated against and disadvantaged simply because of the colour of her skin, she will never understand what it means to be Black.

Clearly, as a "recovering racist" (whatever that means), she is just exhibiting symptoms of "racial emotional disorder" (when white people exhibit anti-racist behaviour, yet still benefit from the legacy and systemic forms of physical and economic slavery).

Lastly, until we honestly identify and communicate how the legacy of slavery and racism exists today, we will continue to be like the Big Conversation... a paragraph without a body or an end.

Sam Brangman Jr.

Warwick

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