I agree with you, Josh. This "insanity defense" afforded non-melaninated humans must be a consequence of the media (whether independent or corporate). Unless, we live in seclusion, we will be influenced by the sources of information (news, sciences, or arts) which reach our minds, even if only by defining which inputs we process.

Even KPFA/Pacifica largely responds to issues framed by the corporate media and thus perpetuates corporate schemas. For example, in referring to the so-called "Tea Party," KPFA news reports (largely dependent on AP & Reuters wires) and analysis programs use this corporate-coined term without qualification. When, in reality, there is no political party named the "Tea Party." There is no "Tea Party" headquarters one can visit, protest, or write. One consequence of adopting such corporate schemas is many observers misperceiving the existence of such a political party and creating an illusion of political diversity. We know the reality is the so-called "Tea Party" is a creation of corporate interests also active in our two corporate political parties. And we could arguably say the so-called "Tea Party" is an extension of the Republican Party. Of course, to seek clarity and counter such corporate schemas in everyday reporting, analysis, and discussion with more accurate descriptors can be cumbersome and make those who want to fit in with the larger dominant society appear odd.

Let us consider an anecdotal side note related to "White supremacist" framing of White 'lone gunmen' or terrorists via an 'insanity defense' in the court of public opinion versus violence from people of color (Les damnés de la terre, as it were) being explicitly framed as acts of terrorism leading to rationalizations for collective punishment. Persistent racism and White supremacist schemas in mass media today must motivate some number of people with skin melanin to attempt to suppress their melanin. Anecdotally, when I drive around the SF Bay Area, South Bay, and Peninsula I notice many apparently Asian drivers covering all skin from the sun with false sleeves, gloves, exaggerated hats, facial visors, and so on. Some, such as myself, can darken considerably during sunny weather and lighten otherwise. The question becomes: does there exist attempts to lighten oneself by avoiding sun exposure and thus avoid 'undesirable' melanin production? 'If you can't beat 'em join 'em,' goes the saying.

The phenomenon of 'passing complexion' is not new to us from Afroamerican history. But the question of fear of melanin comes to mind in the case of other ethnicities. It may be the case those individuals I've noticed and referenced are correct in preventing skin diseases or cancers. I'd welcome a biological response from someone. Yet, fear of skin melanin production still comes to mind.

I seek feedback from KPFA listeners. If this is somehow offensive to anyone, please let me know. As a person of color, I mean no disrespect to other people of color.

Thanks for your honesty, Josh. And thanks to KPFA for being there in all its contradictory and radical glory.