True Forgiveness

After reading this week's writings I have to admit I am more self-esteem of my own prejudices. Powell's confessional essay of reflection and self-awareness opens up the question. What is every racist,sexist,homophobist etc did some how had a change of heart. Would we as the oppressed one's be able to look past or more so move on with our lives. Or would we simply continue to oppress the oppressors. What if blacks received restitution and all those guilty of homophobia sincerely apolozied and stopped their harassment. What if men gave women the respect and acknowledgement due them. Would we then continue on to bring up past hurts and redicules? Could we forgive could you forgive? That answer would determine peace and acceptance. If there were no one to despise or be despised would we even have a reason to get out bed in the morning. Perhaps it's out prejudices that give weight to the oppressers. Could we love the unlovable because aren't we just following each other's leads. And given the chance wouldn't we want to be the dominant race they just beat us to it it doesn't mean we are better.