Duke and Duchess of Double Wide

 I cannot think of anyone less qualified to discuss racism than Oprah Winfrey and the Royal Family. Not to disparage any of those who participated in the Harpo Interview. The price tag reported was CBS paid 7 to 9 million to Harpo. I'm betting this number is under reported.

Oprah Winfrey has an estimated worth of 2 Billion dollars. Harry and Meghan's net worth is estimated to 10 million. I think if we're looking for the source of systemic racism we can rule out money.  I also think the color of your skin is also not the issue. Racism is culture clash of opposing values or lifestyles. I did not tune in to the interview because I have no interest in the plight of the Rich and Famous.

Not that there is anything wrong with being rich as long as you did something to earn the wealth. Certainly Oprah Winfrey earned her way. I also defend Oprah against unproven radical rumors. 

I don't know what baggage the Royal Family is carrying but millions of people around the globe would happily change places with Harry and Meghan. Toss in many of these people have worked harder and deserve more than the Married Royals. Offers of trading places with other couples living in interracial wedded bliss would be a tough sell to Harry and Meghan.

 I know Harry's mother was taken away to early in his young life. Millions of others have been forced to play the same hand. Buck Up and Grow Up is my advice. Remember Harry Great Britain was 100 years late to ending slavery. Great Britain is who brought Slavery to America. We in America are reminded that in a Monarchy it is accepted that Royal Lives Matter More. The memory of Jussie Smollette's charades in Chicago indicate that more often than we realize systemic racism is just another lever undeserving people pull to get what others work hard to obtain. Racism takes on another image in all forms of athletics where racial equality is ignored in favor of who is strongest to represent. Seems fair in sports.

As far as reparations go Oprah and Meghan may be eligible for  Government paid Handouts from slavery, I think if any money is handed out it should go to the families of dead Civil War Veterans who died on the battlefield to free the slaves. The Civil War still the bloodiest War in US History. 700 thousand men gave it all to a group of people who largely ignore their sacrifice. We just finished another Black History Month, did you notice any mention of those who died for their benefits.

Tom