Opinion: Real problem is poor personal choices, not racism - Gainesville Times

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Opinion: Real problem is poor personal choices, not racism

People take to downtown Gainesville Sunday, May 31, 2020, on the second night of protests in Gainesville that blocked traffic and resulted in vandalism on the square. - photo by Scott Rogers

06012020 PROTEST 13.jpg — People take to downtown Gainesville Sunday, May 31, 2020, on the second night of protests in Gainesville that blocked traffic and resulted in vandalism on the square. - photo by Scott Rogers

Flattening the curve on racism as The Times asks: There is no curve to flatten. Have you not noticed? Racism is what is perceived by a minority who refuses to step up to the plate and take advantage of all the advantages available to it.