how come people say that MINNESOTA is a racist place when we aren't at all and they don't even know us?
148712
Because all people are prejudice.\n\n(that is the short answer... now i will explain)\n\nPeople learn things from birth... these things may not always be correct, ut nonetheless these lessons influence our decision making and beliefs.\nHence, everyone comes along with pre-judgements on just about everything.\n\nYou can't tell me that if i say "ice cream" you won't have an idea straight away, without researching the history of it, the social implications etc etc etc. Hence, everyone makes pre-judgements based on their own experiences and therefore everyone is prejudiced to some extent.
830825
Well, I don't know about that but in Chicago it doesn't happen that way. But a lot of people just joke around with those words, because of the rap music and everything. All I know, is that nobody should be called that word based on their skin color. N*gger refers to a ignorant, dirty person and from my experiences anybody can be ignorant and dirty regardless of race.
1049604
since the citizens of the US of A started figuring out that we are being invaded by illegal aliens mostly from south of the border.  they wanted to project an image that Americans are racists and that they are the victims of racial hatred.  \n\nwe are in a state of emergeny.  they can call themselves "VICTIMS", "SAINTS" or the "ONLY HARDWORKING" race every existed on earth...they are still CRIMINALS and should be thrown back across the border.  yeah right...victims.  victim my azs.
420613
I know a lot of people who are not white who are racist and will admit it.\nI just think that so many people automatically assume its white people because of history
1120311
I tell you the said part about your ignorant quesiton. You have other's here that take it as a joke and say that it is not mean, but in fact if you of a minority(Whether it be black,hispanic, or asian) you will be offended by someone who is very how can I say uneducated. If you remember correctly the true "natives" of america where placed on reservations by those who thought they where better a race(but if you want to get technical there are NO true natives in america), african americans were enslaved and were punished if they tried to get freedom and now the poor hispancs are fighting to get into a country that doesn't want and they are getting punished (deportation, traps placed by vigilantes in the areas) because they want freedom. This is a sad country indeed. Makes me want to go to canada.
506286
People can be brainwashed to become racist.  Their ignorance clouds their thoughts and they take it out on other groups. Some people use sterotypes to generalize about other races.  It is a shame.  \n\nAmerica is a melting pot and sometimes conflicts between groups arise.
180802
Anyone who is not satisfied with where they are at will not acknowledge someone who knows where they are from, They are embarassed.  Otherwise they think that they are better than you and not worth looking at.
841185
Egyptians, hell ppl outside of racist america understand who and what they are. There is no such thing as blackland or negroworld or any silly stuff like that. The egyptians, ethiopians, and all africans in other countries associate themselves with their land, where they come from because they are not polluted by the racism in america. They are smart enough to know that black is not a race, it is an idea that was first begun by whites in america to express their disdain towards african americans that had been brought here. In their eyes black was the absence of light and purity and they believed that the white race was the eidelon of beauty. Africans in other countries are too smart to buy into that. They appreciate and accept who they are and it sucks that on a census sheet the supposed race for african amercians to mark is black. I wish that it was attributed to the culture like hispanics and mexicans can mark instead of it having to be some color issue. Oh well thats my spiel. )0(
680185
honestly, everyone is somewhat racist!  There are many people who are not exposed to other races and their attitudes are developed via their parents, media, and their surrounding groups of friends....
658681
of corse there is racism, but when you talk about illegal immigrants that is a totally diff. subject. But I will say there name has illegal in it for a reason, and that is because they are "illegal" and there should e something done about it
601295
Everyone has been affected by racism, even if they're white. It just works a little differently with caucasions. Instead of being pulled over for no reason or being watched - like a hawk would watch its prey - when you walk into a gas station, you would not be allowed to ever say "you people", and everyone assumes you're a racist just because you're white. One day in school I heard a black guy saying to a white girl that he hates white people because we enslaved his people. This was in eigth grade, and ever since then, when I meet a black person, I can't help but think he/she hates me because I'm white.
827088
That is a good question.  Most of you are looking at it wrong.  Yes there are racist people all over.  He just asked about one group of people, white people.  In your opinion why are white people so racist?  In my opinion most of the racist white people I have met are that way because of history.  History teaches us that the white man or Caucasian or what ever they want to be called accomplished everything.  Even to the discover of America, but how can you discover something that was not lost.  The Indians where there to greet them.  If society stop asking about a person race it would be a step toward stopping racism.  What does the color of my skin have to do with the knowledge I have.  I don't like being called an African American, because what do you call a white person from Africa, they are African descent but now lives in America.
328823
This is my stand....If you label a whole group of ppl as something ,that is racist.Everyone knows that the first group of ppl you associate with illegal immigrants is Mexicans.So if you say that this whole group of ppl are dirty and carry diseases and abuse the system.Thats racist.No offense but it is the same as saying that all black ppl like chicken or that white ppl don't have rythm.I know that I have also made assumptions that all white ppl are racist,and I will admit that that was wrong.But I truely feel that this IS a racial issue and that if all the ppl that came here illegally were white there wouldn't be a problem.
1087352
well racist is racist, but there are certain degrees and differences between racist ppl. i mean u got nazis, rednecks and u got small 11 year old who lives in the burbs and watches rap videos and thinks black ppl are gangsters.\n\nsome people are either mature enough or arent THAT racist enough so that thier prejudices dont get in their way.\n\nthis is a tricky open ended question with no simple yes or no answer, at least in my opinion.
1038179
that is a very racist thing to say\n\nI hope no one agrees with you...\n\nyou need to educate yourself before you start asking questions like this
594732
How can you be a racist for not wanting ANY ILLEGAL PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY....GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD, THEY BROKE OUR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWS BY COMING HERE, then they say Mexico is so GREAT, If it is so GREAT, GET THE H-LL OUT OF THE U.S.A.   I can see being proud of your heritage, but if you were SO impressed with Mexico, then why did you come HERE??   GET THE F-CK OUT, GO BACK TO THE SO CALLED GREAT LAND OF MEXICO.............and YES, I expect to be called a racist for stating a proven fact, I lived in the barrio of San Jose CA....This is not only to Mexicans, all illegal immigrants....It is just the majority are Mexican...
388512
I live in Australia and yes they are super racist!!!  I've lived in UK, Canada and the States and Australia tops them all for racism. \n\nThe thought that this country can't hold anymore people is ridiculous.  Our cities are empty compared to the rest of the world.  Perth only has under 2 million in the whole metropolitan area .. Perth could have at least 12 million easily ... it is so spread out!!\n\nAustralians (and this is generalising, obviously not all like this) tend to hate anyone that isn't australian, be it English, American, Asian, Middle Eastern. \n\nOh and another thing, if you say anything bad about their country ... then you are in for a bollocking, no matter how true it is.\n\nAussies have their head in the sand about lots of things and racism is on of them.  Come and see for yourself .. just make sure you learn to speak with an Aussie accent or you may be subjected to some abuse (it is usually just verbal abuse though).\n\nI welcome anyone that wants to move here .... as long as they do it through the right channels and get checked properly for any anti social backgrounds ...... more the merrier I say ...\n\nPlenty of land here!!