Look getting beat up, or harassed due to your skin color, is screwed up no matter what your skin color might be. Racism is racism, no matter what the configuration.
The fact that some people on here are basically saying that certain forms of racism should be tolerated, because 'some people have it easier than others', is a pretty f**ked up argument when you think about it.
Look: I'm not saying over all, that its not much easier to be white rather than black, because I'm sure it is. Then again, I'm sure its much easier to be President Obama, than an impoverishment white kid from Jersey too.
My point is, is that ALL forms of racism should never be tolerated. The fact that some of you believe that the protagonist doesn't even have a right to express his emotions over being picked on, due to his race, is a form of racism in itself. Think about it.
Anyway, if we all just had each other's back, we could seriously end racism tomorrow.
Anyway, if we all just had each other's back, we could seriously end racism tomorrow.
However, as long we insist on "keeping score", we're only going to perpetrate the same cycle of hate and resentment started by our ancestors centuries ago.
However, as long we insist on "keeping score", we're only going to perpetrate the same cycle of hate and resentment started by our ancestors centuries ago.
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Racism is wrong no matter who's doing it, That's all I'm saying.
Racism is wrong no matter who's doing it, That's all I'm saying.
What do you mean by "keeping score"? I mean, if you're saying what I think you are, then I have to ask: how are we ever going to solve inequalities if we don't acknowledge them?
What do you mean by "keeping score"? I mean, if you're saying what I think you are, then I have to ask: how are we ever going to solve inequalities if we don't acknowledge them?
This is getting a little of track, but what you said reminds me of the whole "color blind" thing, wherein white people think they're being progressive/helpful by pretending they don't "see" race/skin color, when really all they're doing is making things more convenient for themselves whilst erasing a vital part of people's identity.
This is getting a little of track, but what you said reminds me of the whole "color blind" thing, wherein white people think they're being progressive/helpful by pretending they don't "see" race/skin color, when really all they're doing is making things more convenient for themselves whilst erasing a vital part of people's identity.
Look getting beat up, or harassed due to your skin color, is screwed up no matter what your skin color might be. Racism is racism, no matter what the configuration.
The fact that some people on here are basically saying that certain forms of racism should be tolerated, because 'some people have it easier than others', is a pretty f**ked up argument when you think about it.
Look: I'm not saying over all, that its not much easier to be white rather than black, because I'm sure it is. Then again, I'm sure its much easier to be President Obama, than an impoverishment white kid from Jersey too.
My point is, is that ALL forms of racism should never be tolerated. The fact that some of you believe that the protagonist doesn't even have a right to express his emotions over being picked on, due to his race, is a form of racism in itself. Think about it.
Anyway, if we all just had each other's back, we could seriously end racism tomorrow.
Anyway, if we all just had each other's back, we could seriously end racism tomorrow.
However, as long we insist on "keeping score", we're only going to perpetrate the same cycle of hate and resentment started by our ancestors centuries ago.
However, as long we insist on "keeping score", we're only going to perpetrate the same cycle of hate and resentment started by our ancestors centuries ago.
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Racism is wrong no matter who's doing it, That's all I'm saying.
Racism is wrong no matter who's doing it, That's all I'm saying.
What do you mean by "keeping score"? I mean, if you're saying what I think you are, then I have to ask: how are we ever going to solve inequalities if we don't acknowledge them?
What do you mean by "keeping score"? I mean, if you're saying what I think you are, then I have to ask: how are we ever going to solve inequalities if we don't acknowledge them?
This is getting a little of track, but what you said reminds me of the whole "color blind" thing, wherein white people think they're being progressive/helpful by pretending they don't "see" race/skin color, when really all they're doing is making things more convenient for themselves whilst erasing a vital part of people's identity.
This is getting a little of track, but what you said reminds me of the whole "color blind" thing, wherein white people think they're being progressive/helpful by pretending they don't "see" race/skin color, when really all they're doing is making things more convenient for themselves whilst erasing a vital part of people's identity.
And not to nitpick, but for you to compare "keeping score" as you call it, to SLAVERY is well.... not something I can agree with. Like, at all.
And not to nitpick, but for you to compare "keeping score" as you call it, to SLAVERY is well.... not something I can agree with. Like, at all.