Why does rascism stil exist ?
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racism is taught by other racists--it is a learned behavior which is often passed down through many generations of other racists. People close their minds to the differences in people,their society and cultures. Somebody will hear a statement like,"all the Mexicans are taking away American jobs", and without questioning,will take the statement at face value,and infect their kids with it too. Maybe someone had a grandfather who fought in Okinawa,and now they are racist against all oriental people--thinking they are all Japanese. Racial slurs also are passed down,and often mimicked by somebody who really does not even know what they mean. It is ignorance and stupidity,pure and simple!! Be careful that you do not form a stereotypical opinon of Americans,because some of us will not tolerate racism,bigotry or ethnic/religious stereotyping near us,or our families!!
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.
399686
Because no matter how much we want to believe that racism doesn't exist anymore, it does! Nowadays it is just more subtle. It really sux!
919303
you cant justify hate.  I dont understand why so many hate because of what political group they belong to.  Who cares what you are?  If your a nice person and kind and gentle... who cares?
725694
no your not rascist for wanting your family to have the same rights as the "others". in fact you should have more rights if you were born and bred in the country but unfortunatley here in britain that is not the case we actually have less rights whilst recieving less benefits if we become unemployed or sick as opposed to the imigrants (alot of which are illegal) who get much more of OUR money that we worked for which they take
1010034
Yes, it makes no sense at all. Racists are just plain dumb beens! I am not making fun of your typo it suits them.
213227
Racism is unacceptable in any form. Its true, it does still exist, but only through narrow minded people who care for nothing but themselves. I know what discrmination feels like, as i live in a foreign country, and due to this i have lost respect for people in this country. it only takes a small minority to ruin it for everyone. if u want to know the consequences of racial segregation, research "eugene terreblanche"  "South Africa" "apartheid"  .. proof that segregation causes problems for everyone
450696
Oppression of one particular group due to their ethnicity has never proven to be "good" for any society. It is natural to fear the unknown as well as what is different.  Fear in itself is not a bad thing, however it seems many of us try to comfort ourselves and justify our own uniqueness through the belief that our race is superior.  It is much easier to have this belief than to make the mental effort to understand the differences and accept that other cultural values and religions hold the same level of importance to them as yours does to you. Racism is therefore a "lazy" cop out.\n\nThis attitude has been passed down from generation to generation, it has also been fueled by politicians and the media for financial gain. Additionally, many companies profit from racism and subtly promote it in their advertising. Racism might be significantly reduced through aggressive education about and early exposure to the many beautiful and diverse cultures that exist in this world.
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people belive that an arguement that is written well with a rich vocabulary and allegories  must also be as perfect in its logical process , which is not the case .\nrhetoric has been used forever to impose ideology on others.\n\nthe answer:  keeping it simple.
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No I think both extremes are pretty wacked.  The left really has no agenda - just hatred of everything moderate and to the right.  At least I don't get or understand the far lefts agenda.  The radical right agenda would border on racist and is full of hate as well - I guess "hate" is the similarity of the two.
992480
And Facism, they are a facist country. There is a melding of government and business. The government tells you what you can and connot do for a living. It is one big government business entity.
1111982
Misguided bigoted people they be, they've to be pitied and do deserve a lot worse that the ridicule that you've given em by calling the white massas scum, but hatred is what they don't deserve.\n\nPity their limited minds though!\nst
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Every culture teaches its self that it is superior, right, different, entitled, when compared to another culture.  It is very difficult to go outside ones self and view people/events/things from a completely objective perspective.  Some folks can do this better than others, but everyone is trapped by their own beliefs and that is what they use to observe and judge what they see.  \n\nYou're right in saying there is a level of racism here, sometimes subtle, sometimes not so subtle.  From my perspective, I don't see how that can be avoided, though it is distressing to me to see how some folks can revel in denigrating other people because of race alone.
735375
Yes there is a double standard. I wonder where all the white bashers went? I've seen at least two on here today. Why the double standard? Some people seem to need racism to continue, so they make sure that it does by constantly picking at white people to provoke them.
742023
the roots of the nazi party would be a reason. I've never heard of this though.
329043
KKK is a good start and the NEO_CON"s are another, Skinheads are another, Confederates are another. Republicans in general. It is legal Racism of the rights's Christian Church, they do it in the name of God.
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"Nazis" are National Socialists. Search accordingly. Also, they don't call themselves "Neo-" anything; this is a media-appointed term. \n\nYou might also want to search under religous groups like the Church of the Piney Woods, or the Christian Identity Movement. I'm not making this up, sadly. There's lots of hate out there to keep an eye on - but you have to know where to look.