being called a 'racist'?
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Now you know how it feels to be attacked for nothing.  Deal with it.
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You are absolutely right.  I am white and my girlfriend is black.  theoretically I couldn't be a racist. I don't feel like I am and no one says I am but I still find myself thinking racial epithits in my head toward low class blacks and hispanics.  When I say low class I mean drunk bums on the street and gangsters.  When I see a person that is white in a similar circumstance I just think loser unstead of attaching the racial slur in front.  Why do I do this? There are good and bad in everything in everything.  Race should never be a part of anything. Does this help?
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Hi. I'm Rommie's friend. (she answered above) Yeah, although I'm very universal in accepting people of all races, I also have no choice, but to accept the negativity of my race against other people's races and vice versa. It's not my job to correct anyone, and it would be a waste of time, even if I wanted to. These sad individuals have chosen to live a life of hate towards other races and groups, and their's nothing you or I can say or do about it. They have already made up their minds.
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being british i have to say  im not at all racist..i dont think that anyone shud be judged on their nationality.. i take people for who they are ..not where they come from ...their place of origin does not ..and shud not affect the rights they have when they are resident in this country .. i think  that we are very easy going here and although there is some racism here.. it is a minority..we are a very multi cultured country ..and overall get on quite well ...with a good sense of humour ...that singles out no particular race .. just  all done in fun ...we especially laff at ourselfs alot...after all laughter is a good remedy for bad times ...
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Okay...im black as you can tell. eh..hemm. But I think there is alot of pre judging out there. Very ignorant statements like teh one by SLICK 77 is it? Shows that there is still racism out there.  The fact is there are tendancies in all races  but to say that that is  the only color to do them is absurd. I find most racists are people who either havent grown up around other races or have grown up around them and got hurt by the situations. You also have teh ones who havent amounted to to much in society's eyes and they turn to the opposite race and say things that you would think hmmm....."are they looking in the mirror". I am married to a white man......and we both still have some pre judgements about each other "alil bit". but we have 3 bi racial childen been together 10 years met at a amusement  park (working there) He grew up in a mostly white town about 10.000 people(has used teh word nigger) when his girlfriend was liking a black guy(so again there is teh hater situation) hate can really bring the racism out in you. Think about it. Its a coping mechanism. a BIG FAT EXCUSE to make your self feel better. Because other wise you would have to say 'Oh..i am NOT smart of enough..or cute enough.....or have a good job....or enough money..I could go on and on. This subject is soooo complex. I know the struggle that blacks have went thru but SOME HOODRATS and REDNECKS/HILLBILLIES need to look at it how it is.  Take responsibility for YOUR own actions.My husband and i have grown over years he has never called me a nigger . if he heard that now he would whoop up on somebody Sooooooo... to answer your question yes its still here but I believe its all from ignorance and people can grow out of it and from it. we both never thought of being with each other but ...we met at work and it grew from there................racists=HURT PEOPLE......WHEW!
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Having friends and familly from every race, I find it hard to believe that racism can exist if you take the time to meet someone different from yourself and to respect those differences.  You are right, there is a lot of emphasis put on racism.  I am always amazed that people who consider themselves good people think nothing of making some of the comments that they do when they either think that they are with like minded people or when they can do it anonymously as in this forum.  The definition of racism is to believe that one race is superior to another simply because of race.  I can only believe that people who have this belief are truly missing out on some great friendships.  To think that you are better than anyone simply because of race is the epitomy of arrogance.
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I'm proud to be white but when I cross the line and act like being white is better than anything else, that's being racist and that's wrong. The same applies to other races as well. Be proud of who you are and respectful of others.
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'Racist' clearly is just an insult they use to freeze discussion.  No one wants to be racist.  If they can make people who aren't thinking in racist terms afraid to enter into the discussion because someone might call them that name, that is the most effective thing they can do.  \n\nClearly logic isn't on their side, so rational arguments can't work.
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Racism is drawing negative conclusions about another person's traits, ethics, worth, ability, etc based solely upon that person's racial origin. And then acting upon those assumptions. \n  I think we all have "stereotypes" or "preconceptions" to 1 degree or another. Whether we like to admit it or not. A racist is usually aware of, and willing to act on these preconceptions.
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Double standards.\nAnd they can insult you for being white but then insist it's not racist.
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I call people of various races much worse than colors...but only when they piss me off.  By the way, you're not white but a dago.
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As a black male (and understand that I do not speak for everyone at all), I think it's all bull.  I have seen what the question maker has said happen too and it's nonsense.  But just as often as it is nonsense, it is real.\n\nI am not one of those (as I call them) "Angry "Insert race Here" People that blame everything on my race.  In fact, I blame nothing on my race, if someone is a jerk to me, I'll assume it's because I did something to offend them.  If it turns out they are racist, then no skin off my back, I know I'm a good person and they are lacking what could have been a good friend.  This does not mean I will treat them differently might I add, I'll act with them as I would with anyone else.  You may ask why, because it's not MY problem.  If I react to them being racist, it gives them a reason to be racist.  \n\nBack on topic, it is sad when people use the "race card" as mentioned above, but what I would ask folks if to look for the ones that are using that card just as much as you look to folks like me, that may be treated with racial bias for real and yet don't pull that nonsense.\n\nAnd either way it can be racism.
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Actually, I heard on talk radio today that the term "RACIST" is the money word.  \n\nAnyone wanting something they have not earned screams "racist".\n\nAnyone who needs a few extra dollars, sues because of "racism".\n\nAnyone who has no argument for why they are breaking the law, yells "racist".\n\nAnyone who is caught stealing identities cries "racist".\n\nBasically it pretty much used when an individual or group is doing something which is morally or legally wrong.
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AH THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!!  Don't apologize, keep being racist and funny.  Go to like an AIM chat room, everyone is calling one black guy a cotton picker and whatnot.  It's really great.  These people tend to be more uptight.  I don;t know what you did, but I'm guessing it was funy.
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People use the word racism/racist too freely. Classifying people by race itself isn't racist. African-American, in terms of darker skin or "black", is really the most politically correct term you could use. The same goes for those who are termed Caucasian or "white". Generally, some people are never satisified, but that's probably the best it's going to get. You can't expect people who don't know you well to know your ancestry. People who do not know you can only really guess your race by what they see (I don't see why they would even be talking about that in the first place). If they are incorrect, politely correct them. There's no need to get yourself all worked up. If they're using a derogatory term, that's a different conversation all together.
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Lets see, since I have joined, I have been called the following:\n\nFreak, Loser, Communist, A--hole, Liberal, Pervert as well as a few others I can't begin to list here because they are a bit over the top!\n\nWere they insults or just keen character observations? I don't know.\n\nI really don't pay a whole lot of attention to what people call me. I love me, and dammit, thats just good enough for me!\n\n< Peace >
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Yes, he was being racist. Unfortunately, people do not treat others in the way that they themselves want to be treated. His point has nothing to do with you, and is likely the result of the frustration he was feeling because of his alien status and the recent immigration ballyhoo. No he isnt worth you going to jail. Why dont people realize that they are being racially insensitive when comments like his are being made? Racism is not the one way street that most people believe it to be, and it is often an excuse for poor behavior.