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Man Who Hated Blacks And Mexicans Joins Army, And His Conversation With Fellow Mexican Soldier Goes Viral
In these times of intolerance, fear, and racial tension, it’s easy to forget that there are still places in the world where friendship knows no colour. According to Mexican-American soldier Israel Parra, the army is one of them, and his story of a bond he made in Iraq that transcended all boundaries of hate is exactly what we all needed to hear right now.
The heartwarming tale, which Parra posted on Facebook on August 15th, has almost hit 60 thousand shares and more than 89 thousand likes. More importantly, it’s sparking a discussion on whether discrimination is a learned or inherited practice. Say what you will, but one can’t deny that nothing brings a group of people – no matter how diverse – together quite like fighting on the front lines for a common cause.
Read the touching story for yourself below, and tell us what you think in the comments.
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John L 7 years ago
In wartime a bullet, or bomb, doesn't care what race or ethnicity you are. Everyone depends on each other, and those entering the military brotherhood quickly learn this fact of military life. You're all indeed a 'band of brothers'. I was born and raised an Army Brat. In the 50s I lived in Alaska, and even then my buddies/playmates were of different race/ethnicity. And I never heard anyone make racist comments. Too bad I can't say that for the civilian population. :(
jbingham 7 years ago
Yup. I even learned my best racist jokes from people of the race being mocked during my time in the army. You give each other s**t about EVERYTHING, race included but in the end you will do anything for your brothers in arms.
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
to me this just indicates all the more the importance of having the most diverse military in the world. under times of stress and danger you learn to trust those you don't normally, and you will be rewarded for that trust.
John L 7 years ago
In wartime a bullet, or bomb, doesn't care what race or ethnicity you are. Everyone depends on each other, and those entering the military brotherhood quickly learn this fact of military life. You're all indeed a 'band of brothers'. I was born and raised an Army Brat. In the 50s I lived in Alaska, and even then my buddies/playmates were of different race/ethnicity. And I never heard anyone make racist comments. Too bad I can't say that for the civilian population. :(
jbingham 7 years ago
Yup. I even learned my best racist jokes from people of the race being mocked during my time in the army. You give each other s**t about EVERYTHING, race included but in the end you will do anything for your brothers in arms.
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
to me this just indicates all the more the importance of having the most diverse military in the world. under times of stress and danger you learn to trust those you don't normally, and you will be rewarded for that trust.
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