I didn't mean to group a whole race. That is why I used the word 'majority' of whites. I judge individuals and not groups. I have no problems with whites just ignorant people who just turn out having white skin.
Can we PLEASE talk about Racism?
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I didn't mean to group a whole race. That is why I used the word 'majority' of whites. I judge individuals and not groups. I have no problems with whites just ignorant people who just turn out having white skin.
There seems to be a lot of misinformation going on especially on the news.
It’s hard for people who are comfortable with their lives to look at things or deal with things that they are ignorant of.
That’s what one of the purposes of this thread was…to try to bring more real information forward.
Thanks for contributing!
Uh, no you don't.
It's incomprehensible to me as to why you would even say that. It's very revealing of your mentality about prejudice towards others.
Sorry dont agree. Yes there are still pockets of backwoods America that are racist but its few and far between. What I despise are the people getting what they want these days by claiming racism. In ferguson, what we know is what everyone knows and from that information we conclude the officer was justified in shooting the suspect. When you shoot someone its not with intent to slow down and 3ven if it was most people are not sharp shooter's. A person is dead for attacking a police officer. The DOJ run by a person who would have liked nothing better than to prove racism. Instead we get a different verdict because nothing like that happened.
Ill tell you what, Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton etc have the exact opposite effect than what they claim they want. So exactly, can we stop talking about how racist America is because its just a very small percentage. Yep that small percentage needs to change to an even smaller number but you will never be able to wipe it out completely
Ill tell you what, Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton etc have the exact opposite effect than what they claim they want. So exactly, can we stop talking about how racist America is because its just a very small percentage. Yep that small percentage needs to change to an even smaller number but you will never be able to wipe it out completely
WOW! Do you have any idea what rape does to a person? It is not just physical, it wounds a person's soul. Your comment is not worth defending myself against. Good day.
You were wounded so you gave up and became a racist.
You are.Yep, I'm racist.hwell:
I hope you deeply contemplate the implications of your conclusions and your thought processes from your emotional reactions to this incident. If you give up on your ethical integrity, then YOU LOSE. You lost to your aggressors, and they did more to you than just violate your physical boundaries. They will continue to violate your reasoning daily.
In my opinion, racism is a particular manifestation of class conflict. Slavery wasn't introduced into America because of ideology regarding skin color or ethnic origins, but due to economic reasons that were then retroactively justified through particular ideologies, i.e. "We were rescuing savages from their barbarism and civilizing them, so they owe us their labor in compensation for the effort we expended in doing so."
Ethnic minorities are more likely to be targeted because they are equally likely to be poor and hence less likely to be able to defend themselves legally or financially. How do you think a black man like Bill Cosby hasn't been incarcerated by the mere appearance of impropriety like so many other black men in America?
Predators, when given the opportunity, will target the weak, elderly, young, frail, and/or injured from a herd because it is easier and more energy efficient to do so. If a predator gives chase to a healthy adult (gazelle for instance) that can outrun it, then it wastes time and energy for both the predator and the prey, so the theory goes that particular behaviors that initially seem costly or self-destructive are really communicative and are beneficial for both involved by saving resources.
Social status symbols accomplish similar feats in human societies in order to attract potential mates, but also to indicate to potential adversaries that they have the resources available to compete. Being poor in America isn't a crime, but it does mean that you are significantly more likely to engage in criminal activities. Those that have the resources tend to make the rules to benefit themselves and those that don't tend to break the rules to benefit themselves.
I made an observation to [MENTION=5511]o_q[/MENTION] recently on the legal status of cannabis in America that fell along similar lines:
Ethnic minorities are more likely to be targeted because they are equally likely to be poor and hence less likely to be able to defend themselves legally or financially. How do you think a black man like Bill Cosby hasn't been incarcerated by the mere appearance of impropriety like so many other black men in America?
Predators, when given the opportunity, will target the weak, elderly, young, frail, and/or injured from a herd because it is easier and more energy efficient to do so. If a predator gives chase to a healthy adult (gazelle for instance) that can outrun it, then it wastes time and energy for both the predator and the prey, so the theory goes that particular behaviors that initially seem costly or self-destructive are really communicative and are beneficial for both involved by saving resources.
Social status symbols accomplish similar feats in human societies in order to attract potential mates, but also to indicate to potential adversaries that they have the resources available to compete. Being poor in America isn't a crime, but it does mean that you are significantly more likely to engage in criminal activities. Those that have the resources tend to make the rules to benefit themselves and those that don't tend to break the rules to benefit themselves.
I made an observation to [MENTION=5511]o_q[/MENTION] recently on the legal status of cannabis in America that fell along similar lines:
I understand where you're coming from and the hate/resentment you probably felt and still feel. I've never been through rape so I cannot truly understand your pain. I have been assaulted a few times though. But if I placed myself in your situation, I'm sure it was incredibly difficult and dehumanizing for you. I am truly sorry you went through that. I hope you've found a great support system and are working through it.
I do understand hate though. I was held at knife point when I was 15 by a classmate of mine who was a dark-skinned Dominican girl. After it happened, I felt A LOT of rage and hatred toward her. I even displaced that anger and generalized it to all Dominicans. After I grieved it though, I realized that I was displacing my hate against people who didn't deserve it. It wasn't *THEM* that did that to me. It was *HER*. She chose to pick up the knife, she choose to act out of hate and jealousy. So I also understand pain. It can really lead you to displace anger and sadness toward people who look similar to the culprit. It is human. We do generalize our feelings, displace them, and stereotype other people who look similar to those who have victimized us. Is it right? No.
Hate is never the answer toward hate. No matter how easy it is to revert to hatred... it's not worth it. Why is it not worth it? Because you're giving your abuser the right to take away your freedom. You're letting them have THEIR hate exist through your veins. You are better than that. Their hate is not yours. People like us, have all the power to choose what we do with that pain. We have the power to turn it into something that fosters love, empowerment, and resilience. You have the power to do the same and I hope you are on the path to learning that.
As a female I completely understand. Please know that this certain person is just probably closed minded about the matter. To her it is white or black. Thank you for sharing your story. I take that to heart.
Racism is treating someone differently in ANY WAY because of their ethnic origin. Let that sink in and think about what that really means.
Racism is very much prevalent. But i find that tolerance towards racism is much higher than discrimination - at least in major urban areas. I am in NYC which is a melting pot of diversity and i always see people react negatively more towards discrimination than racism. The discrimination is usually based on attitude, personality, behaviors and physical characteristics - not necessarily skin color. I have heard chinese women in the laundries i go to not like certain ethnicities because of how they behave; such as being obnoxiously loud and rude. I have seen 'white' person not accept a ride from an "arabic" looking cabbie, seen many of my gay friends get bullied or whispered shitty comments while walking down the street in nyc, orthodox jewish women crossing the street so she don't walk past a group of "hispanic" boys, that kind of thing. The interesting thing is most of NY is very much tolerant but you always get those ignorant ones who can't just get along. I know this type of discrimination is very much different than what is experienced in the midwest or even certain parts of the south. States that had active historical precedences on slavery and jim crow laws probably have much harder time getting rid of racism in general because their state legislature, courts and all other systems were initially set up by slave owners/supporters.
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yea, stop and frisk is very interesting out here. police have a lot of power here; discrimination is very rampant. however; it is a no brainer that how you dress, how you carry yourself and your overall demeanor plays a big part as well. you have those cops that are straight up racist and those who specifically profile a "hood" type of behavior. the aspect of one's apperance can be controlled if an individual lives in a "hood" areas and does not wish to be profiled or categorized into a "type" which the police looks for. the "hood" behavior and clothing attires attract a lot of heat even if the person is just minding his business and going to work or school. my bf's family lives in a "hood" area and i never allow him to frequent those areas unless he is dressed clean and decent and not falling into the steretypes that cops look out for. it's kinda sad that i have to be worried but cops literally are just hanging around to pick someone up. it's like if you hang out in "hood" areas in nyc you can't be surprised if you get picked up for just looking at a cop the wrong way.
Then they are really targeting those that are probably truly impoverished or have a metal disability and are not smart of well of enough to change the way they look or behave?
Not really. There is a very distinct hatred among the cops and those that live in the hood areas or project buildings. They antagnize each other on many levels. At times people that live in the hood dress and behave the way they desire to as a "rebellion" or a way to give the finger to authority. It's also a way of bonding with the "hood" - this is a cultural behavior that exists in the hood. Like you will not be accepted into the hood if you are not anti-cop. Then you also have those who have victim mentalities and blame everything on the cops and minor altercations with cops are made out to be bigger than what they are and looking to just sue and make quick money. The tension is really between the young males and male/female cops. So in a sense; hood culture which is not necessarily poverty because i know people who live in the projects making 50k plus but their parents got into housing building back in the day and pay only 500 for rent controlled 3 bedrooms - thats a steal in manhattan. Project and hood areas in nyc is not like the hood areas in other states. You actually have working professionals, families with small children, elderly and everything else in between residing in the same area. I think it is a myth that people who are in the projects are poor or can't help themselves - if that is the case than they are doing better than me because they somehow seems to be able to afford the latest jordans, iphone 6 and playstations. I've seen some decked out apartments in the hood areas. lol - the real issue is that people in the hood lose brownie points if they answer or snitch on illegal activities and this creates huge issues. In ny its mostly drugs that run and feed the hoods.
We ain't ethnic, exotic or eclectic
The only 'E' we use is electric
An Asian background that's what's reflected
But this militant vibe ain't what you expected
With your liberal minds, you patronize our culture
Scanning the surface like vultures
With your tourist mentality, we're still the natives
You multicultural but we're anti-racist
We ain't ethnic, exotic or eclectic
The only 'e' we use is electric
[VIDEO=youtube_share;lVlwFQBfvCM]https://youtu.be/lVlwFQBfvCM[/VIDEO]
The only 'E' we use is electric
An Asian background that's what's reflected
But this militant vibe ain't what you expected
With your liberal minds, you patronize our culture
Scanning the surface like vultures
With your tourist mentality, we're still the natives
You multicultural but we're anti-racist
We ain't ethnic, exotic or eclectic
The only 'e' we use is electric
[VIDEO=youtube_share;lVlwFQBfvCM]https://youtu.be/lVlwFQBfvCM[/VIDEO]