Dear Runa:

It is okay for her to not like indigenous people and it is okay for you to like indigenous people. Neither one of you is better than the other for ANYTHING at all that you FEEL. We can NOT help what we feel. We feel what we feel, so better not criticize what each other feel. What matters is what we do, how we behave. If your friend abused indigenous people, that would be an issue, something that will need to be stopped immediately. But the fact she feels dislike for them is NOT a problem. It is her business what she feels. What we feel is a result of chemicals released automatically in our brains, a result of upbringing messages, early experiences… can’t help what we don’t choose.

You felt anger at your friend and that is why you posted the come back on her nice message. You felt anger and you ACTED on your anger. If your friend does not abuse indigenous people and … they don’t even know how she feels… then I do think you did wrong and should apologize. If she abuses them or anyone, then you are not in the wrong.

anita