Racism - It isn't dead

[Pikachu655]

Re: Racism - It isn't dead

It's gotta be possible to take over the world.

U become the Prez of the USA then thretan nukes....yea it's possable!

[Vests]

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I don't think that is part of this subject.

[paperflowers11]

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Racism towards any ethnic group isn't right. I've seen people say whites are the most racist, and we are, but we aren't the only racists out there. Some African-Americans use their skin color as an excuse sometimes. I read a story where a resturaunt that accidentally mixed up an African-Americans order got sued. The lady said "You messed up my order on purpose because I'm black!".
Whites need to learn that even though we have a large majority, we aren't the only people out there. With all of this going on a non-racist world is not coming anytime soon.

There's a difference between supremacy-type racism and discrimination-type racism, I think. You did bring up a very good point, reverse discrimination is growing. Many groups that are steretypically discriminated against are becoming very agressively defensive towards individuals that have never given a hint of hate towards them. It is sad that they have been pushed to that point, but it has happened. Now, however, the racial majority is feeling that backlash, including many people completely innocent of discrimination or racial prejudice (even if you say that everyone is a little racist, if you do not act on it or discuss your prejudices then I believe you are at liberty to say that you are not racist.) I believe that the black and hispanic communities are not helping thier own cases by in many low-income areas (and this is VERY MUCH GENERALIZING) not being productive members of society and not doing anything about it. Those groups tend to not try and reach out to intergrate with other cultures and sometimes further alienate themselves while at the same times crying "racist" at every misforture. It's a very tricky subject and still very much alive in today's world. Excellent topic for discussion, OP.

[ReUsed]

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Yeah, there's no real way to get rid of it, but if we reduce it, it'll make a major difference. On this level, though, I'd say it's more of a problem of comfort than a thing of thinking one race is better than another. Of course we're going to be more comfortable with someone that's similar to us. Say you were talking to someone on the internet you didn't really know. One has a similar interest and another has nothing in common with you. It's pretty obvious that there's more than a 50% chance you'd choose the person who has more in common with you.

As for religion, I don't see why everyone is so bothered by it. Even I, as an Atheist, have had people bother me about it and try to make me believe in their god(s). It's not as if my thoughts change their "reality".

But teachers can get fired for saying anything that feels insulting about religion and race if directed at a person :/ Of course, if it's some lesson about religion, that's different, because then it's likely someone getting offended at people not thinking the same way they do.

i msure we can get rid of racism..
but the thing is alot of ignorant people i nthis world.. dont WANT to get rid of racism and thats what ruins it for the rest of the world.

but i agree with you on the whole religion idea. as a shinto-ist where taught to respect the religions/gods of other people. And im pretty sure that in most other religions its a similiar idea.. i cant understand why people are so bothered and uptight about other peoples religions.
once again we only have these religious problems because of a few ignorant people who refuse to look the otherway..

as for that video. Children shouldnt have to be exposed to this, i use google video everyday and im in the eighth grade.. i wouldnt want my friends to see that, and i certainly wouldnt want my younger brothers to see that.