I had a patient from England who thought it was abserd that Americans preach this, Being that there are white and black neigborhoods and everyone try to stay SEPERATE! Over there the rich lives next door to the poor, the Doctor lives next door to the servants. She thought of us as hypocrites! Are we?
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i think were "proud" about how diverse we are and it doesnt create as much violence or problems anymore. i think there are places that are seperate but thats because you feel more comfortable with people more like you, it shouldnt be a problem.
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Well..I too am offended. I am so sick of people in America making decisions as to not offend others, but pushes our beliefs to the side...I LIVE IN AMERICA...I EXPECT to be able to speak of God when I wish and have his name on what I wish..if these people are so damn offended by God then they need to quit coming here. They use our american currency with God written on it don't they?!? We take God out of everything, take the pledge out of schools and wonder why so many kids are screwing up and going down the wrong path...It's like this because basically America has said...well we have founded ourselves on this BUT as to not offend anyone that has come here we are going to shut ourselves up to please others and keep God out of everything...Do the people in other countries quit worshipping whoever it is they do because we go there? Do they change the words in their pledges or whatever to satisfy us? Do they remove their God from anything public as to not offend anyone?? This is America, land of the free....or so I thought.
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I have no idea why they're so uptight. They feel that if they suffered in the past they have the right to be the country's little princesses. I've been to Europe and I swear black people aren't so uptight there. So the source for all this must be the frustration of african americans of having been enslaved by the white man in the past. Ok, we're all sorry. It's not going to happen ever again so you can all start behaving like everybody else now. Stop being so touchy.
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I agree...on some forms I've seen the phrase "Euro-American" rather than "white." I wish this phrase/label was used more often.  The words black and white have such powerful connotations (white=good/pure, black=bad/evil). It should change.
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Hi, Arianne. Your question has been on my mind for years because l also notice that a lot of Americans are hooked on drugs (be of any kind). l am not racist, just stating a fact based on the numerous readings l've done. l also watch mostly US tv shows and movies and i cant help but notice that substance abuse "look normal" and something each and everyone has to go through. lt's a major problem that has been there for a long time and is still there....for how long? \nl dont want to go on blaming people. ln my opinion, they have to be more spiritual. Too many think they dont need God since they can go on with their life doing what they want to do. Too much freedom is not good.
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Girl I hear you and I am with you I understand your point. These people don't understand that God made us equal and will judge us equally. He believes in helping out one another. People are just shy-sty and don't care if others live or die as long as they are wealthy. I pray for people like you. Thank you for defending this nation. It does not matter if you are rich or poor when you die that will stay behind and all that will follow are your good and bad. We are supposed to share our food, and help the poor. Obviously these people are not doing that. Amen to you AMEN!!! torresshs04@yahoo.com
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I spent my first 25 years in England and the rest (33) over here and I don't know why they don't like us, but being a Brit from birth I can tell you that they are opinionated and a tough audience so don't take it personal. They have no reason to not like Americans. Could be envy couldn't it?
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Here in England we are highly amused by the strange views and opinions of the people in the USA. We are particularly confused by their desire to worship actors and by their very poor grasp of geography.\nOur monarchs do not rule us; they are 'left over' from our history. We are a parlimentary democracy. Of course nobody thinks royalty are superior, in fact I can fart much better than the Queen can - I just hope she does not read this else I'll be beheaded.\nBy the way, why are americans such bad spellers?
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I don't think it is the greatest thing when America and her people are stereotyped. All people have very different opinions. No one thinks exactly alike. I don't know where the public image of just one thinking American body came in, but we are all individuals here.\n\nA shilling? Where are you from? Hey! I recognize your name. . .You are the one that asked about the "2 choices" and "just black and white and no grey." Hmm. . .interesting. lol
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Its true that many US people do have bad steriotypes about the british. But those r only french-americans or people who side with the french. Most of the french r a snotty bunch of assholes. Both america and the UK helped them out in WW 1 and 2 yet they arent grateful. Any way it isnt most americans but the reason some do is cuz there different. People here dont know many if any British people so they only know what movies potray. Movies like Austin Powers. Im sure that there are steriotypes of americans in the UK . Like that we eather have a thick new york/ bostan accents or hick southern accents. There are mixes of different accents just as there are in Britain. But any way the french should change there flag 2 a white 1
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Yes. It's crazy of Blair to do that. I think low achievers in any group of people need a persecution-complex to wallow in and even though black slavery was not widespread on the Island of Britain certain blacks in Britain are jealous of the culture of self righteous bitterness that some black Americans immerse themslves in to deflect criticism of underachievement.
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There's no getting around the fact that people from different geographic locations sound differently.\n\nThere's no getting around the fact that people with higher education typically have a better vocabulary.\n\nI would never presume to attach a skin color to these statements, nor should anyone else.\n\nPS. Every time I open my mouth people ask me if I'm from NY and if my family is in the mafia.
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These are stereotypes.  The saying asks us not to believe them.\n\nSeems simple enough to me!
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Unfortunately, there are many narrow minded, intolerant, racist people in the south and everywhere else in the US. I do think that racism is a little more common in the south. I for one am a southerner and it makes me sick to hear nasty misconceptions about people just because they are a different race, different religion, or live a different lifestyle. I wish more people had a "live and let live" attitude. We'd all be better off.
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American people isn't an ethnic group, the American people consist of multiple ethnic groups.If you're referring to other nationalities, England, France, Spain, etc.. then we're not exactly responsible for how they feel about us. Some of their outlook may be justified and some may not be. It's the same with a personal relationship, one person can't make for a good relationship it takes both individuals involved to do this.
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yes it is hypocrisy. you are right.some say that we took the word from whites to take the control of our identity as black americans.i use the word.i use those other words too.this is the real killer, in private there are still white folks that call blacks, the n-word.and there are black folks that call white people, whatever it is we say in private.i think that he is lucky that the black folks in the audience did kick his azz.i'm not saying any of those words are right all i know is we have to live with people and sometimes people say the craziest things.i would not stand up in a room full of white people and say derogatory things, because i would not want the shoe to be on the other foot. and im with you his career is totally over.
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Even though I am an American I have to agree with you.  So many people in this country take what we have for granted.  The south has always been labeled as an area of high discrimination..but I have been all around this country and trust me..it exists just as much in the north and out west as it does here..I think its the American philosophy of me me me..and if you are not like me then you are against me..its a sad thing but luckily not all Americans are like that!