why are people racists and intolerant of otehr people?
359888
because people feel bad about themselves so they treat others worse so they can feel better. It is terrible and mean, but poeple feel like they always gotta come out on top.
543290
The reason there is so much hate in the world is because we humans don't accept one another for who we are. The other thing is that politics often times stir tension between groups, societies, different religions/belief systems and people of different race/color. I for one do not hate anybody and my religion teaches me if you hate someone I'll be sinful. So I do not hate anyone and I accept everyone of different shape, size, color, race, gender, sex, orientation, personality. I'll tell you what I don't accept, I don't accept people who are fanatical and are too extreme. So it depends, there are good people and bad people in every culture, every country, every race, and in every society, it doesn't matter if you're white, black, Mexican, brown, yellow, green, hot pink, etc.. And lastly I accept people with different view points if they are not threatening the society or me. Or causing tension or hatred or bloodshed. If a person doesn't express his viewpoint without being extreme than I would not accept his viewpoints whatsoever since extremism can lead to hate!
756743
I think people are intolerant because they fear what they cannot understand.  A personal example:  many, many years ago, when I was in high school, mini-skirts were popular.  I wore a skirt that was mid-calf and NO ONE talked to me at lunch.  It was very bizarre.  If you are different, people don't know what to do with you.
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Just think about. Sometimes neighbors can't get along. Sometimes kids in the same family can't get along. If people who have things in common have so many problems, you can see why it would be an even bigger problem for different races, religions, countries, etc.\n\nAnother problem is that people accept stereotypes and don't bother to try to get to know people with different backgrounds. I hope you have overcome your racist background.
36751
Some people don't like anyone who is different than they are in any way.  This includes race, religion, sexual preference, national origin, etc.\n\nSome people fear what they don't understand.\n\nSome people come from a family where prejudice has been handed down from generation to generation.  Unfortunately, they don't even understand why they don't like something.\n\nSOMEDAY I hope we can all learn to understand and accept each other...
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Because people would think that's racist.\n\nI guess we're just supposed to accept that crap as normal.
657089
I think you are right in your question. i think everyone does have a racist problem. i think ignorance is the only reason.as America becomes another melting pot of cultures and colors of people...we will be as accepting of English,Iraqi,American as we are or our parents and grandparents..German,French,Welsh,American.
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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.
286149
people tend to dis like or even hate what they dont understand... they are frustrated at being ignorant so they act ignorant... the funny thing is if people got to know each other they wouldn't be ignorant and all this would go away...
260462
people are racist  just because they hate their own race and they are jelous of other people. ya hear what i an saying
1076325
I can't answer that question since it would be generalizing a group of people based on the behaviour of a few idiots.  I would also like to point out that there are plenty of white gangs and violent white people out there, too, but you probably don't see that from your ideal and superiour point of view.\n\n  I can generalize, however, based on the question you asked, that you are an intolerant and ignorant person....yes, a generalization about one person and not a group. Note I could make fun of 'people like you' and their racist ways, but I will give your friends and relatives the benefit of the doubt.
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i believe u mean why are people so racist...there are several reasons why people can be racists like if they think their racial group is superior to another or stereotypes for that ethnicity or someone may discriminate because they are not of the same religion...for example african americans face much racism because of certain stereotypes that exist...racism is wrong and should be stopped
661903
some people have this problem with scapegoating whole ethnic groups to make up for their own incompetance.\n\nIt's really sad.
468901
IGNORANT people of the world have problems with anyone they see as 'different.' It is fear of the unknown...and it is sad how much suffering in the world is created from it!
118792
I believe it is a fancy name for racism. Being intolerant of a certain race for various reasons.
239160
u cant say something like that about a group of people. some may hate westeners and some may be jealous but not all of them fit into 1 of these catagories. im not muslim but it is still offensive to see stereotypes like that on the internet. what if some said do westeners hate the east or are they just jealous. its a stupid and uneducated remark to classify some one by their race, religion... im sure other people feel the same way!
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Not a problem, the vast majority of Moslems are hardworking and peaceful.\n\nAs usual, it's just a minority of loud mouthed idiots who give the majority a bad name.\n\nUnfortunately, the right wing press try to whip up anti immigrant hysteria, but most people know better than to believe it.