@chocopyro. “Oh yes, Systemic racism? Bitch, I'm Appalachian.” Foul mouth aside, you implied it’s location based systemic racism against Appalachian people. So yes you’re claiming Appalachian are a race. RACISM = Race related. I pointed out that Appalachian isn’t a race to differentiate between racism and prejudice, which was one of the main points of my post. Even if you don’t have a car, to purchase cigarettes, alcohol, guns, ammunition, get a public library card, or board a plane, you have to have an ID. To get a NON-driver ID you still have to go to the DMV. And most voter registration is done at that time. You need to have an ID for the most mundane of things. So why is it racist to need an ID for something as important as voting, yet it's fine to require them for everything else? If EVERYONE is required to have an ID, it's not a race issue. Also, it was written into the proposed law that ID's would be provided free of charge, so you can't argue that poor people can't afford a free ID. Nor does the DMV charge you to register to vote. Again it's already a law that you have to register in order to vote. Why wouldn't you get a free ID at the same time? Systemic racism is the embedded discrimination within laws, policies, and institutions that disproportionately disadvantages certain racial groups while privileging others. If the law somehow prohibited another race from getting an ID, or made it harder for them to get an ID, then that would be systemic racism. So explain to me how it's systemic racism to require an ID for anything and everything you need an ID for, when EVERYONE is required to have them?

It’s been a struggle, I’ll admit. I know my anxiety is mostly to blame, but I have noticed most don’t really care to get to know a person or are too freaked out. It’s already difficult for me to carry on a simple conversation, and it’s not fair to be the only one asking questions.

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@gabriel_true Day 160: Our mom bought Pocky and Pepero (the Korean name/brand of it) home as a snack yesterday. I think I actually enjoy the Korean Pocky more because they are slightly larger than the Japanese one's, and they put actual chunks within the covering for the pretzels on the one's that have crumbles on them (like cookies n' cream, almond, etc.), so you also get a bite of actually cookie with it unlike the Japanese one (I enjoy crunchy foods, so the crunchier, the better *and I don't mean burnt lol*). I hope the Japanese never find out that I said I like that Korea did something better, or I'll be banned from visiting forever XD. - They Both Tasted Good Though: Ying-Ying