It is 2006.  We know that women and men can perform equally and we know that all races can perform equally.  But why is America still so seperated?
138035
Because people have forgotten how to "agree to disagree" or "disagree without being disagreable".  We've lost the art of being able to have a civilized discusion or debate without screaming at each other,or calling one another racists, sexist, homophobes, hate-mongers, etc.  We have allowed the PC mindset determine what we can and cannot talk about.  And god forbid if someone disagrees with us or has a different point of view.(see above). Until we can can have a rational conversation again, I don't see it changing any time soon.
109843
I am a white 39 year old woman and I could not agree with you more. Many black men and women gave their lives so that their children and grandchildren could grow up in a better America. I think that it is a sin the way that the black "gangsta" rap and the way that the African American communities believe that it's alright to degrade themselves. Afican Americans want respect and I believe that it is a God given right to be treated with respect and dignity, however, to me it doesn't seem like they respect themselves at all. I am not saying that anybody has to conform to the "white America" , many ethnic groups have their own traditions and I respect that-I mean this is America and diversity is one of the things that I believe make this a great nation. I, however, do believe that Dr. King and Ms. Parks would be appalled at what has become of their struggles to insure that all African Americans have equal rights and have the same opportunities that whites have. What ends up happening over time is that the black youth start to believe what they hear-that all women are ho's and all black men are considered cool if they have been in jail, and instead of this being something to be ashamed of, they consider it a "badge" of honor. I also believe that we as a nation have a very long way to go before EVERYONE is treated fairly with dignity and respect, but I truly believe that the degradation of black on black is not moving America forward, but just the opposite, it's setting us as a nation back.
418149
Ok first off, the way that you are looking at this is completely wrong.  You need to realize that it just so happens that the US happens to be a very populated and rich country.  You can't compare countries with states-France and Canada have many provinces-I don't know about Belgium or other countries, but I'm sure that they are not just single countries.  \n2ndly, Americans believe that they win the most medals because there is a medal count...and the US has typically been at the top.  Some countries dominate in certain sports, but the US might be the most well rounded.
371259
I sort of agree.  Especially during the Olympics.  The USA is so much bigger than (moire populated and better ) than all other countries, why don't they compete under specific states?
113958
Women are not truly equal to men.  All lives are of equal value as human beings regardless of gender, but there will always be some things that men can do better as well as some things that women can do better.  People should be happy with who they are and except the abilities that God gave to them.
312648
Americans are a beautiful people, and America a beautiful country. However, The USA is a young country, not even 250 years old, and yet it demands respect and control that it has not earned. The education system is far too introspective, leading to an extrodanary national ego and encouraging xenophobia and far-right fundementalism. Seperation of the state and religion has not been achieved which goes to further this 'us and them' situation. By forcing the country to progress and develop at an unnatural level to catch up and compete with European and Asian countries; the USA has been left with overwhelming political and social problems, and a lack of identity and confidence that has manifested itself in a self-defensive 'better than you' and 'you must be like us or want to be like us because we are the best' attitude. It's kind of imperialism without the empire. , I love every American I've ever met and I have travelled extensivly in the States and adore the country. There is always room for improvement in every country.
113450
The world we live in today is so different then the one we had years ago that many men feel the need to reassert their masculinity. To prove that they can still provide for their family's if they had to. We survived as a race by killing animals to eat. I don't think its the killing so much. I think its just knowing they are still men who can be in charge without a boss or a wife telling them what to do. It also give them a time to be with other men and tell dirty jokes,pass wind and just have a good old time.
116988
Since the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's America is a better place but there is still lots of work to be done.\n\nFirst of all, the Republican Party needs the support of minorities and women to win an office. Before the 1960's Republicans could pretty much ignore them and still take office. \n\nSocial effects are mostly positive and numerous but let me state that if you were a minority then you could never take a position of prestige or influence in the majority group (aka WASP White Angelo Saxon Males...White Folk) before the Federal Goverment enforced real change. Before this the "Seperate but Equal" theme applied. \n\nEconomically, the minoirty of America were held down by their skin color or sex. But since the 1960's education, and employment executives and managers were almost always WASPS. A miniorty (even those serving in the US Military) were only allowed certain jobs or go to certain school or even live in certain areas. With Higher Education and other social and economic right enforced by the Federal Goverment then minorities and women were allowed to "move on up".
58848
No, its not a case of separate but equal. Its a political compromise to provide some relief to gay persons in an atmosphere where the majority of persons don't want actual same-sex marriage. Yes, it might not be "the same" as heterosexual marriage, but then there is nothing in this that is similar to the civil rights movement where you were talking basic human rights in the separate but equal doctrine. The separate but equal doctrine was actually a way to institutionalize discrimination rather than reducing it. The civil unions movement is an attempt to remedy the discrimination.
213836
I think everyone is EQUAL! If American's see that the time has changed and it is not the 1900's anymore!! STOP THE RACISM!! God created everyone equally and he would not discriminate!!
554567
First your description is really confusing, almost as if a lawyer wrote it. LOL.\n\nOK, what type of society?  I would hope that we would have a society that accepts everyone as equals regardless of sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual preference, gender presentation, etc.\n\nUnfortunately this is not so.  Many people, even in the US discriminate against one another for so many unjust reasons.  And there is no reason for it at all.  The quote, "Can't we all just get along" is so true as Dr. King's famous speech of "I Have a Dream."  The foundations of equality have been laid out on a piece of paper located in Washington DC, called the Declaration of Independence.  It is a crying shame that society cannot live by those immortal words.
442222
i totally agree with you on that.... there will never be gender equality... although iwould like to think there will be.... there are things that keep taht from happening.... like gurls are allowed to play foot ball because of girls wanting to do it.... but guys cant be on gurls teams cuz men are naturally stronger than women... so its  not fair.  but i think that if guys areant allowed to be on gurls teams then they should make football and wrestling for gurls and gymnastics and what not for men... like how they are finally getting most schools to have most sports available for both sexes... i think it should have been along time ago but people are so stuck in teh past that women are very differant and are basically nothing that there is always gunna be some one that is like no... that shouldnt be because its not natural or whatever.... just like racists will always be around and so will sexists and all that... its something that we iwll just have to learn to deal with by making a diffreance and putting an effort at getting a mens gymnastics team or whatever in their school and getting gurls into football and making it ok for a guy to be on cheerleading if he wants to instead of being called gay or whtever cuz thats what he wants to do... its time for everyone to grow up mentally and realize that everyone deserves all the same rights.... and everyone should serve teh same sentance if they commit the same crime and what not.... so yeah.. .i totally agree with you!! and sorry so long... kinda blowing off steam too.. but oh well.. its true.. our nation should grow up and get over it....
580509
Lets start off by saying your 19 years old and working for a landscaping co. So you have probably been working now for some 4 years and putting your time into a good education. You have your goal set for 20 and being the second richest person in America. And men are beneath you.\n Come on lets all be real, In America you can be what ever you want to be. There is more equality in 2006 than in any other time in history. The only things holding women back are the same things holding men back, DETERMINATION... If you can think of a job only men are dominating please post because most likely there is a woman doing the same thing or has tried the same thing.
15732
It is true we r all created equal but many ppl seem not 2 care.\nRacism has been around since the begining of time. We can't help that; but in a sense "people" don't learn til it happens to them.\nI knew a girl who said nasty things bout me because of where i lived. a few days after the same was said to her cause of her skin colour. Only then did she learn.\n\nIf America is know as the land of the free, why r ppl still "enslaved"!\n\nWe must 'do onto others as we would have them do onto us'.
575686
because the usa is too big to be run as one single country. look at it you have 50 country sized areas all run by the same 1 person. im not trying to p*** people off just being honest. i think that the people would be happier if each state was turned into sepearte countries and run by their own presidents. this way more people would be happy and the minorities would have more of a say as they % of each would be closer to equal.\n\nwhat the hell is the guy above me talking about he posted his answer 2 hours before me so how can he aim any thing at me \nwhat an idiot
514410
Come on....... I consider every one to be equalls.  You are the one dogging on other races.  That is one thing that gets to me.  How come certain races always imply their is racism?  And want special privileges.  All people have the right to work and to earn respect from others.  Don't expect handouts.    We all started from one race... then the fall of man.  We all need to take care of ourselves.
424872
Because their entire paradigm is based on control.  They have been against every issue that would give power to any minority or group that might weaken their control like: women's and black's right to vote, child labor laws, unions, handicapped rights, the minimum wage, social security, medicare, medicaid, unemployment insurance, the list goes on forever.  The point is to keep women under control so they won't upset the cart.  Women's view of the world is definitely contrary to this paradigm and needs to be stopped.