If a white person does this we are called racists.  \nwhy is it okay for all others races to be proud of their heritage but we cannot
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I can and will. I couldn't care less that a hyphenated "American" thinks of me poorly. They have every right to be incorrect.
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I agree with you and wonder why some people are Racist, too.\n\nI believe that racism arises when people get lazy and want to feel superior to others: It is easier for people to judge people based on the OUTSIDE of the person instead of taking the time to get to know the INSIDE of a person.\n\nIn fact, a vast majority of evolutionary/ biological/ psychological scientists argue against the definition or label of "race".\n\nIt is true that, genetically speaking there are certain similarities between ethnic subgroups of people but this does NOT change the fact that overall, we are the same (Homo sapien sapien) and we are all equal in the eyes of our loving Creator!\n\n:)
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The reason why people are so racist is because they obviously hold prejudices to people they dont know. Other races other than ones our own, makes us self-conscious of our own race and because of either ignorance or fear, we attack those who we dont know. Sometimes they do it to make themselves feel better and in control, by making someone look or seem more inferior than them. We sometimes are just looking for somebody to blame. We let stereotypes control our judgements. But then we get mad when it happens to us.\n\nWe should be aware that we are all the same. We all feel, we hurt, we love, we cry, and we all want to be happy. We are ONE human race.Color should not be an obstacle. Because if during hard times we are divided, then united we will fall.
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Jeez, calm the hell down. I can't believe that you are so sensitive to things. Look, I agree there are some things on here that are racist and some blatantly racist. But the easiest thing to do is either go to a different category, or report the questioner. Do not bring Iraq into this. This is different ok. This ethnic diversity in this country is unlike any other in the world. The largest human experiment referred to as a melting pot is the first and only of its kind in human history. In the past, when a race first meets another race, they want to kill them, conquer them, and this makes them feel superior. I realize there are exceptions to this but the majority of the time this is the truth. So its human nature to do this. Its just like if there is a huge room full of people of all races with the lights off, you will talk to and be with whoever is next to you but once the lights go on, all races will eventually segregate on their own over time. This is human nature. But what can be done is tolerate those who are unlike yourself. This is how we have grown as a nation and why we are so strong today. Most other countries have one major minority group. The US has every minority, so if someone tells you or I that they aren’t as racist in Japan or France, that’s because they aren’t in a melting pot society where they are forced to deal with human instincts regarding other races on a daily basis and create biases and stereotypes. So in reality, this country is one of the least racist because the majority of society here has learned tolerance. I am white, and I have been racially discriminated against and profiled. I live in an area where if you are white, you are either lost, or rich and lost. So I get f-ed with all the time. But I have thick skin. You sir do not. I am sad to see that someone who has a genuine ability to convey their feelings in a grammatical and tactful way is going to throw that away because of some a-holes on computers somewhere. A person’s input in these answer columns are very important to some people and I myself have felt like this is the only place to have someone respond to a problem I have. Has anyone benefited from your input in a crisis of their own? When someone chooses you as a best answer, do you feel like you have helped someone? Well I hope you reconsider and just keep helping those you can. If not, fare thee well. I hope the world benefits from you another way.
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HELL NO!!!!  BE PROUD OF WHAT COLOR YOU ARE...YOU HAVENT TRIED TO PUT OTHER RACES DOWN...YOU HAVENT SAID YOU WERE BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE...BUT THEY DO IT ALL THE TIME AND DONT GET CALLED RACIST!   THEY ARE MORE RACIST THAN ANY WHITE PERSON (EXCLUDING KKK)    HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU SEEN A BUNCH OF WHITE KIDS JUMPING ON A BLACK KID?  NONE!\nHOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU SEEN A BUNCH OF BLACK KIDS JUMPING ON ONE WHITE KID?  A BUNCH\nAND THEY CALL US "CRACKERS" AND "GRINGOS OR WEDOS" BUT IF WE SAY NIGGER THEN OOOOHHH NOOOO! ITS ONLY OK IF THEY SAY IT AND NOT US,HUH?\nSO YOU TELL ME WHO IS THE RACIST ONES?
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It is highly impossible to attain all the facts to prove that an entire race is bad. You are entitled to feel how you feel, but one bad apple does not spoil the whole bunch, so keep an open mind and don't be so quick to judge.  There is no written rule that says a person has to like everyone that they come in contact with, but at the very least being tolerant of someone that is different is essential.
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It's the irony of modern society. To label an incident like that racist is to be pointed racist yourself or at the very least a stereotypical bigot. Its funny in its absurdity.\n\nps. i totally agree with you too.
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It is because other races have tried to make white people feel guilty about who they are, which is bullshit...especially trying to link the white race to the holofake.\n\nAccording to them, if you say you are proud to be white you are a racist or automatically pro-white power or even a Nazi.\n\nMy response is usually....Thanks ;)\n\nIt's strange when they call a white person "racist" but they are the ones making the judgement....i have one word for that..Hypocrites.\n\nThing is though i have found, Not ALL black people, asian people are like that, just a few fuckin wankers.\n\nI guess you just have fuckwits in every race.
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I am glad you asked this question and you have some very good points.  I'm not racial.  I love all people.  I think the problem in America is that noone other than a white man has been president.  No woman, No other race and to me this is sad.  I am a woman and I am bi-racial.  It seems to me that the majority of white people think America is theirs only.  But they are wrong.  Indians were in America first.  White people came from Asia and Europe.  They took over the land here and think everything is theirs.  They don't want to share which is a shame.  Your right, Mexicans are hard working people.  They are very discredited just like black people and its sad.  They are the two strongest races I know.  Black people came through slavery as well as Mexicans.  They have a different culture than us, which to me is exciting.  The thing that gets me is some Amercians are so against any other race but they have these races do yard work, resturant work, most jobs they don't want to do because they think its lower than them.  But one thing they have to remember is that no matter what, When we die we all go back to the dust from which we came.  Just think.  If God made us all the same we, would all be bored to death with living.  I'm proud of you and your husband.  Keep up the good work and keep him happy too.
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I blame this on groups like the "neo nazi's" and "kkk", they have masked racism with what they claim is white pride. I am white and am proud of my european heritage, but I understand peoples feelings about these groups. They are not standing for anything good. If a group wants to come together and celebrate white pride (or northern european pride) I am all for it, as long as no one is claiming superiority or belittling other races.
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I think racism is classified as any derogatory remark towards a person because of skin color, nationality, or ethnic background. If you discriminate against a person because of their background or make harsh remarks regarding their ethnic background, it is racist.
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I think anytime you are singling out a persons skin color it is racist.  Everyone is human, we all have red blood, and and a beating heart.
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Because no matter what country, what race, or what situation, there will always be racists. Please remember that most Americans are not racist. I think the problem is that all of us who accept people for whomever they are don't walk up and tell you how much we accept it, because it doesn't occur to us that it would stand out as a problem to someone else. The racists are very vocal and will try to make you feel bad. I'm sorry you get treated this way.
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Seeing as how you decided to use Yahoo Answers as a forum, allow me a moment to retort. \n\nIt seems that you are a bit confused....and I understand; you feel passionately about your point of view. I hope that you know that the people you've described here I'm sure can counter every single proclamation you've made, but will it help foster and facilitate a conversation that helps us all learn to understand each other? \n\nWill it help you to see and appreciate the many differences between our cultures that make us all ultimately the part of ONE HUMAN RACE? \n\nI hope so. I don't feel that only whites can be racists. That would be like saying that only white people are rich or educated. Its a blanket statement and its fear and ignorance that divides us. \n\nAt our core, we are all the same. We want to be safe and happy and live in a safe , thriving environment and wants the best for our families, friends, and loved ones. \n\nI appreciate you putting this question out here after all. Hopefully it would foster a conversation- the first step in understanding each other.
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Good point. Some people would contradict themselves with this.  I personally think that being with someone outside of your race is wonderful. However, if someone chooses to be with someone of their own race, it is their personal choice, and does not make them racist right off. If they want someone the same race for morals and that they share similar beliefs, I would not consider them racist. But if they want someone the same race solely because of their color, etc, that is a bit racist.
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The whole "Say it loud; I'm Black and I'm proud" thing is because not very long ago, Blacks were made to be ashamed of their color and ancestry. This idea of being proud (rather than ashamed) of being Black is in reaction to that.\n\nThe phrase 'white pride' is used by violently racist whites, who think Blacks should either be killed outright, or all "sent back to Africa" against their will.\n\nMyself, I think the idea of being proud of one's race is silly, as it doesn't say anything about me, really.\n\nBut for a long time, dominant white culture denied Blacks humanity, claimed all Blacks were worthless, stupid, criminal, etc. Thus the backlash and the emphasis (the shortest month of the year) on Black history and the accomplishments of Blacks in general and Black Americans in particular.\n\nEventually everyone will get bored with the whole Race thing.
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Because they can get away with it. Not all back people are racist. I have black friends and they're not. But this site is a prime example, You make a valid point and a load of brainless so called do gooders get on your case and start abusing you. And you'll notice they are all white, the black and coloured people who've answered you have mostly given you a constructive answer. The ones who haven't are the true racists because they are wrapping people in cotton wool just because they're a different colour, and not treating them as equal human beings. And the black people who have given you a stupid answer, like the ones who call you racist, are a result of living in this so called PC society. It like there are saying "hang on, you can't called a wrong doer if he's black, it's just not done"