why don't people realize that as a race , we are all homosapiens. or are we canines,or felines ?.?
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"Many evolutionary and social scientists think common race definitions, or any race definitions pertaining to humans, lack taxonomic rigour and validity. They argue that race definitions are imprecise, arbitrary, derived from custom, and that the races observed vary according to the culture examined. They further maintain that race is best understood as a social construct. Other scientists, however, have argued that this position is motivated more by political than scientific reasons."\n\nI'd take the latter opinion in this one.  If you think back to Slave trade and the justification the old governing bodies gave to the use of Africans. That "Negros" were said to be more animal like than human and not to be regarded as men.  I truly believe that the use of the term race is misused to and over used.  It portrays a divide in the mind of the listener every time it's used.  \n\nWe are all of the Human Race and if some kind of intelligent creature from another planet came for a visit and started to categorize do you really think they'd stop to count the almost 200 countries on our planet?  I think not.  We may be split into different subtypes for our genes do differ and so too our health issues and physical abilities (No I'm not gonna waste our time pointing them out). \nWe are very closely related to apes but as far as I've researched we cannot (and should not) procreate with them. \n\n"Groups incapable of producing fertile offspring with each other are universally considered distinct species, and not merely different "races" of the same species."\n\n"Do human races exist?\n\n    * Racial realism\n          o Racial naturalism: races are important biological or natural kinds\n          o Racial constructionism: races are not biological kinds, but they are social constructs\n    * Racial skepticism: race does not exist\n\n\nWhat about subspecies/breed?\n\n    * The terms 'race' and 'subspecies' are often used synonymously, some argue this is the correct definition (Kittles?).\n    * Typically, 'race' is used for humans and 'subspecies' or 'breed' for non-humans.\n    * When they are distinguished, 'race' is generally a lower level category than 'subspecies'."\n\nIf the above statement is true and people nonchalantly calling my parents are two different races are truthsayers too, then I (and millions if not billions) of other could never have been born.   \nWell the statement is true but obviously there is no such thing as "mixed-race" only mixed heritage or background.  \n\nI love having multiple heritages to draw from.  Makes me feel like more of a person and not just a number.  Especially when filling out those equal opportunity forms and still, after all these years, can't find a box to tick.\n\nIn short; don't listen to the hype about the word "race". \nIt's not meant to be used in the same way as when we talk about other earthlings (animals), like the word "breed".  But people do use it.  Maybe someday, like certain words that are now considered heinous, abusive and or simply incorrect, "race" will take a back seat and culture and heritage will take their rightful usage.
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They are very real. We as humans are only given 5 senses. Who is to say that there are other senses that exist but we just cannot utilize them or it is not within our powers? Dogs & Cats or other animals have heightened sense of sight & smell thus allowing them to detect the presence of the unknown before we do. \n\nRemember this, we are all spirits embodied in a human form. When we die we take our conscious and subconscious with us and go back as spirits again.  When we die suddenly, our spirits will be earthbound. Until we realize we are dead, we become ghost.
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its precicely because america is more diverse.  it seems counterintuitive, but there are so many people who are just waiting to hate someone, and there are plenty of differences to choose from\n\nalso, back when humans first started conquering everything in sight, there were some people who objected to taking land and rights away from people.  some brilliant soul got the idea to tell everyone that \na) the people they were conquering were inferior, so they didnt deserve the land\nb) the people they were conquering were inferior, so they were beneath worrying about and should be disdained.\nc) the people they were conquering were inferior, so it was the job of the conquerors to forcibly enlighten them, or\nd) the people they were conquering were inferior, and they would welcome their enlightenors with welcome arms.\n\nthese excuses just got ingrained, and then there was the fear of rebellion and fear of invasion that just turned into hate.\n\nanother thing people like to forget is humans are pack animals.  we are decended from a ancestral species that spawned humans and many of todays primates, and that means that we have a lot of the same instincts.  humans arent the only species that takes in other species as its own, even mother dogs and cats and pigs do that. humans arent the only primates that use tools, we just had a few advantages that gave us a head start.  humans arent even the only species who use sexual favors to gain leverage in the "herd"  theres at least one species of primates that do that.\n\nthis pack mentality leads to a lot of things, basically everything.   jealousy killings, especially over sexual partners, career ladder, things like that. we fight our way to the top, we assert our superiority of those we percieve lower than us.  this is where the race thing comes in.  if you observe wolf tribes, pure white and pure black wolves are often either cast out or remain in the low ranks of the pack. its the same basic concept as incest, in the beginning it was to protect the gene pool, now its just an accepted custom, exect with the wolves, its the opposite.  pack mentality leads humans to try to do the same thing, to keep the "inferior" or "different" people seperate.\n\nthe pack thing also explains a lot of bullying, and why people get such sick satisfaction from getting rid of other people in order to rise to the top.\n\nwell, that got a little long.  enjoy.
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I think if we say humans have souls, we can't say other animals don't.  Seems kind of arrogant, doesn't it?
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On the one hand, Humans ARE animals.\n\nOn the other, we are something "more" than animals because we are sentient and we are significantly more developed. Although all animals have SOME ability to communicate (even if only by stench), and many even know how to make tools, they are still incapable of the advanced feats of humanity.\n\nI suppose that it may by some slim chance be possible that animals are sentient, but I doubt it.
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Of course we're not. How truly arrogant of human race to think we are the only life in the universe. There are billions of star out there with billion of planets. There is no way we are the only ones.
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Without wanting to start too much controversy, I do believe it is a mistake of nature, it goes against the very essence of any species, primal instinct forces us to try to propagate the species.  Homosexuality is in direct opposition of that, although I do encourage acceptance, as it is nobodies fault and they should be allowed to live there lives as normal people do.  I just wish they wouldn't be so IN YOUR FACE, "I'M A HOMO YOU BETTER LIKE IT,!!!"  I think by trying to be accepted they go too far and it's annoying.
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Nothing, they are humans just like everyone else. We all belong to the same race, that is the human race.
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Well, if people would use common sense, they would realize that being born "Gay" isn't logical. Why would a species be born attracted to the same sex? Can they reproduce? \n\nMost species on this earth, are born to reproduce and create others like themselves. In order for this to happen, there needs to be a Male and Female species and a attraction to the opposite sex. This is how every species on this earth is created. \n\nI have heard thousands of people talk about genetic research and how it proves that Gays are born Gay. Genetic research also proved that cloning was possible, and look how that turned out.\n\nI have also heard many people talk about how their cat or dog was seen having sex with another of the same sex. I've also seen a dog eat it's own waste too. Animals can become confused just like humans, although I assume that Humans should have more sense. \n\nSo why do we have Gays and Lesbians? Well, actually it is very simple. Things that happen to a person, wether it's at a very young age or in adulthood, reflect on how that person thinks. Many have been abused in some way or another. Either by being molested as a child, or treated as an outcast when they were young. Many grew up in broken homes and were without one of their biological parents. Many were not taught how someone of their gender should behave. There are many different reasons, and what usually happens is this. Individuals who have not had the so called "Normal Life" will seek acceptance from those who are similar to themselves and this is normally the same sex gender, because they easier to relate too. A bond is created and the trust and affection they feel towards each other for accepting one another, becomes Love. This kind of Love is stronger than most people realize, because it fills the void that someone in our society has created. Someone, Sometime, Somewhere has done something to each of these "Gay" people and caused their lives to change forever. \n\nThis is where "Gays" and "Lesbians" came from, and there's nothing we can do to change it. There will always be different types of people, but our society created this one. \n\nA Gay person can chose to live a Straight lifestyle and be happy. A Straight person can also chose to be Gay if they want to and live happy also. How? Because they are both Human Beings with feelings, and feelings can change. If feelings couldn't change, there wouldn't be any such thing as a divorce. \n\nI have also heard the remark many times about why would a person chose to be "Gay", since our society hates "Gays" and "Lesbians"? The answer: Many didn't chose to be "Gay". Situations in a persons life can alter their feelings towards certain beliefs. For example: Would you chose to be with your abusive biological family or a loving adoptive one? Your instincts tell you to stay with your biological family but your feelings tell you to go to the adoptive one because they won't hurt you and will love you.\n\nI'm sorry this is so long, but it seems that there are so many people out there that don't look outside the box or they refuse to see beyond their way of thinking. Hope this helped you to understand in some way why the world has Gay people.
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Well I think you are misdirected.  All animals are in the same boat.  If we were all created by a Supreme Being then we are all on par.  It is what we do after that affects our survival.  Animals in the wild do quite well with diseases and their physical traits have evolved to suit their existence.  Toss in Homo Sapien and you get another story.  We are careless with our environment.  The way we live in huge mega cities allows us to be exposed to tons of bacteria and viruses that we wouldn't come across if in little communities.  I think Home Sapiens should get 4/10 and God should get a n/a for not participating in things the way we think he does.  It is time for you to point your finger at the heart of the problem.
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I think you may be on to something there!!!  I read a post this morning in which the author speculates that we won't come together until we realize we aren't alone in the universe.  I buy that. \n\nHowever, I look at prejudice as an evolutionary tool.  Prejudice helps us avoid potential harm or identify things (people, places, food, etc.) that are safe and helpful.  Now when and why we developed prejudices against other humans (in terms of race, color, religion and the like) I couldn't begin to imagine, but I like to think most of us can agree that it was a pretty bad move.  \n\nYou're a breath of fresh air.  Thanks.
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Is heterosexuality a race? A lifestyle? An instinct or a choice?\nYou ask [us] about wanting rights, yet you already have your own. Do/would you feel the same about blacks, asians, etc.?\n\nXq28 is believed to be the gene of "the gays", although it isn't quite proven. As for my parents, well, they were clearly heterosexual. Sorry, I've just gotta throw a big "DUH" in there...\n\nFor the record, "gay" is a lifestyle. Being homosexual is not. We do not define our lives by our sexuality (although like the heterosexual community, there are sluts, whores, etc).\n\nLet's say we stripped away the rights of heterosexuals, told them their lifestyle was wrong, evil, or an abomination... Wouldn't that make us the monsters? \n\nWhat if you loved someone so much you wanted to bond with them forever, but were told you couldn't because your love was wrong in the eyes of the world -and in the eyes of a god that may or may not exist? \n\nHow would you feel if you have to live your life as a lie, pretending to be something you know you aren't? Does that make you wrong, immoral, or evil? How would it feel to live a life where you would potentially fear being beaten or beaten to death because you love someone, or because you had an extra skip in your step, or any other stereotype you can fill-in here?\n\nWhere's the proof that heterosexuality is better? Where does it say we don't have the right to live, to pursue our happiness?! What religion or reason could drive a man to foresake his lover?\n\nHomosexuality is not a crime against man or nature.\n\nFrom an evolutionary standpoint, homosexuality is nature's population control.\n\nFor heterosexual guys who hate homosexual guys I ask this: What the f#c% are you worried about? Not every homosexual man is out to nail you. Believe me, there are some ugly MFs out there, and you are definitely not what we're looking for. Besides, if we're out chasing other gay men, there's more pu$$y for you to fight over! So WTF?! Lighten up, get over yourselves, and move on with your life.\n\nFor my lesbian comrades, sorry 'bout that comment...\n\nIn short, "Live and let live."
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A transextual?  Because you wish you were my kind.  And since we are all humans the only difference between us is sexual origin and that could be looked as... the other side!  Did I get it?
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i can understand why they do it but...\n\ni dont agree because animals are not humans and they do have different d.n.a to us.
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Your simian countenance suggests a heritage rich in species diversity.\n\nor\n\nmay a thousand bedbugs get drunk and dance a jig in your belly button.\n\npoint out that those who are quick to call others gay are often covering up their own latent homosexuality
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We are all human. The only difference at times would be skin color, cultural and religious beliefs. Certainly nothing that should make one race feel superior to any other!
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Humans are animals, biologically. \n\n1. We reproduce.\n2. We must eat.\n3. We must drink.\n4. We must breathe.\n5. We think.\n6. We die.\n7. Subject to animal instincts.\n\nWe are mammals.\n\n1. Females of our species lactate.\n2. We have hair/fur.\n3. We are warm-blooded.\n4. We give birth to live young (exception: monotremes)\n5. Four limbs (exception: whales and dolphins)\n\nWe are primates.\n\n1. Opposable thumbs.\n2. Eyes in front of head.\n3. Binocular vision.\n4. Large brains.\n\nWe are hominids.\n\n1. Bipedal movement.\n2. Upright movement.\n3. Color-vision.\n4. Different arrangement of limbs.\n5. Larger brain.\n\nWe are human.\n1. Emotion\n2. Civilization\n3. Conscience\n4. Choose between Right and Wrong\n5. Urge to know about our world\n6. Intelligence\n7. Ability to reason\n\n....and we where clothes LOL\n\n\nDespite all religious claims, Humans are animals (mammals specifically). We are not inherently superior--that is arrogant. And we are still subject to animal emotions, animal subjects, and animal instincts. However, we are more advanced than other animals, emotionally and mentally.