White Guilt

I feel none, and I can't think of a good reason to. Western civilization's achievements in law, governance, economics, science, and medicine have bestowed more blessings on all of humanity than any other civilization or uncivilized tribe. It isn't even close. Our supposed sins -- genocide, slavery, racism, sexism, environmental degradation, etc. -- are not unique, but rather shared by everyone. What makes us unique is that we proved far more effective in achieving our goals, and we've also been far more merciful and compassionate than others have been or would be in our position.

We have been kinder to blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and other peoples than they ever have been toward one another, let alone to us. And American Indians? There are far more of them now than when we arrived, and their lifespans have increased quite a bit as well.

The real reason behind white guilt and hatred of whites is not that we are bad, but rather that we are good. Like a decent man who showers his beloved with gifts yet can't understand why this generates scorn rather than love, the men of the West today confront hatred of the good for being the good. The more slack we give, the more is taken. The more bounty we share, the more is demanded. And the more we apologize, the more we are condemned.

Stop it. We have nothing to apologize for, and we are going to be hated no matter what we do. The weak always hate the strong, and the love of the strong for the weak is never reciprocated. We have the right to say enough is enough and that if everyone is so damn capable, they can get out of our face and build their utopia without our help. Let them have Detroit, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, and every other minority-white or non-white Shangri-La with no interference from us "evil" folk, and see how long it takes them to come begging for more help. When they do, slam the door.