<p>PaperChaserPop–since it was my post you quoted above in #168, I wanted to point out that the term “yellow” was not my word choice. It was used originally in post #117 by hyeonjlee when she said: “You are looking at the face of the 21st American upper echelon, and it’s looking increasing yellow.”</p>
<p>No one here is disagreeing about the problems in our educational system. But just like it wouldn’t be wise to complain about your company’s policies during your first month of employment, or a good idea to criticize an organization you’ve just recently joined, for the same reason the educational powers-that-be are going to be less likely to accept criticism when it comes from an immigrant, regardless of that person’s credentials or wisdom. This is human nature and is not necessarily due to racism. But if racism IS part of the equation, then we all agree that’s terribly wrong.</p>
<p>Similarly, if there is racism in the Asian camp, then that is equally wrong. Since someone brought up Native Americans, let’s remember that Europeans came to this continent with superior technology and what they believed was a more advanced culture. Therefore, they considered themselves justified in taking over the land and its resources, and marginalizing the Native Americans. They thought their arrival would bring salvation and civilization to the indigenous peoples, whom they sometimes called lazy.</p>
<p>We now understand that the Native American culture was a fine and beautiful one, and it suited the land and its inhabitants. The same can be said of our United States now and the existing culture. Our way of life has worked well for us for years. Yes, there are problems and imperfections. But those who call us lazy and believe their technological or educational superiority means they should criticize us and take over, would do well to remember the lessons of history.</p>
<p>The solution is working together with mutual respect.</p>