Why Do white people think everything is o.k(the world is fine) and everyone has equal oppurtunities?
476535
not speakin on behalf of all white people, but time and time again you have those few that have this delusional idea that society always rewards those for their hard efforts!! If that were the case, why are "developmental housing" projects continually being constructed in urban areas? key word of the day: gentrification. if u need a defintion...websters will suffice. by the way, i am an educated black woman and feel as though blacks and other minorities do try to "bite the hand that feeds us" and abuse the advantages and priviliges which have been afforded us. sometimes minorities like to harp on the fact that the world is in a downward spiral (ok..we might be close to there) and there is no hope. maybe those with fairer skin just might have a different opinion. is the glass half empty or half full?\n\n\n\nP.S.\nWOW!! MAYBE BUSH WOULD BE A GOOD PRESIDENT IF HE WERE MORE TRUTHFUL ABOUT HIS INTENTIONS AND COULD SPEAK IN WHOLE SENTENCES. IF THE INFO IS CLASSIFIED..THEN SAY IT'S CLASSIFIED DAMMIT!!! DON'T BULLSHIT AROUND THE QUESTION!! BE A MAN AND SAY SUMTHIN AND MEAN IT WITHOUT REGARD! GROW A BACKBONE! TO COMPARE BUSH TO JFK IS LIKE COMPARING LARRY FLINT TO THE DALAI LAMA!! GOD..ARE U PSYCHOTIC????
341713
People have different talents and abilities and some make better use of those they have. Some people have good luck and some do not. But all are of equal worth since their worth is not determined by their abilities. We do not love out parents, children or lovers because they have special abilities or are Nobel prize winners. We love them because of who they are not what they are. In this sense all are equal.
501484
They are just like everyone else in the world. The only thing that might be different is their culture (which I think is awsome). There is good and bad in each person and It really depends on the person their self not their culture.
244473
You know I tried to figure my own answer like..."I think everybody around the world is smart and intelligent even some peoples doesn't know how to use their brain or who is born birth defect." Look everyone around the world is the same...but I hope you understand what I meant. Beautiful or ugly, smart or dumb, and et cetera isn't necessary because as I told everyone around the world is the same. Like some peoples is beautiful, but they have a little missing part in their body or mind that doesn't significantly explain about perfect.
271315
I'm white and I've actually been told that I couldn't have any problems by more than one race. The only thing I can say, is that good and bad comes in all of God's colors as well as narrow minds. God gave us choice and sometimes people chose to believe what is easist to belive in order to release themselves of all responsibilty to a current situation or life situation. The other thing is that you are actually perpetuating the cycle by making a blanket statement. I do not have to be black to know in my heart, that not all black people think this way even though I did experenced exactly what you're talking about.
139567
Good question, I noticed you said "some" white folks, thanks for specifing that. Not all us white people are a$$holes. I am sorry one of my "white" counterparts has done this to you or someone you know. It may stem from the INDIVIDUALS insecureness. However, I have been outcasted because I am white, and I haven't done anything wrong to anyone. Hell, I am married to someone of a different race, so why do black,brown,yellow,orange,red,green and or purple people instantley label all white people as racist slave owning hillbilly trailer trash? Same reason whites do it to other races, all races are racist, try this out, live in a homogenious (one race) country like I do, and then you will know what true racism is.
1165006
I kinda agree with u, but u cant expect that every white person is going 2 like Blacks.Sure it would be great 2 have no racists in the world,but be realistic,there always will be.So there will be some who will defend racial comments but we all know that there will be others who will make them & support racism.We just have 2 accept that there are all sorts in this world.There are also a lot of stupid,  black people (not all, just a lot) who perpetuate this stigma that Blacks are judged by.But minority though they might be,most people are judged by the negatives than by the positives.If u meet 100 Whites & 10 are racists we are more hurt by the racial comments of those 10 & judge Whites by them rather than by the positive comments of the other 90. However dont expect any major changes no matter how frustrated u may feel.Its just life & Whites will never understand because its not part of their life. Some may relate but others will not. Still, I do support u in that call for change.
301837
in the past white people have had the edge regardless of their qualifications.  now, however, white people who may be more qualified than their minority competition may be losing out.  it happens and anyone who says it doesnt is wrong.  things should be equal and the government should stop overcompensating for the past.
1134014
I think you misunderstood about the meaning of equality here.\nIt simply means nobody is to be discriminated because of his/her sex. It never said that everybody has to be equal in the sense of identical. \nIn other words, to make it more clear what is really meant:\nTreat EVERYBODY equally regardless of any aspect. \nBecause we all know that there are no humans that are 100% identical, not even identical twins...
799931
By and large, privilege is only recognized by those who do NOT have it. The term "privilege" refers to the cultural assumption of normative standards. The average American is assumed to be white, heterosexual and male (never mind that the majority are female). Therefore these populations function in life with an easier acceptance in most circumstances. The fact that blacks must function higher than whites to achieve the same positions of employment is not recognized by most white people. Similarly for openly gay people and for women.\n\nThis sociological term is poorly understood and not in the cultural parlance among most people. I'm glad you asked the question, but I don't think you'll get many meaningful answers unless someone else has studied the concept in college or graduate school.
639044
Get used to it. Unfortunately we as white people would never be able to have WHITE people only on anything. We are so afraid of offending black people that we injure ourselves. Why cant we all just try to be equal? There are plenty of young white kids like yourself that are struggling also. You should be given the same opportunities as everyone else. Yes this is a form of racisim
963372
NO all of that comes from people who have a need to whine about something and be treated better because they are of a different racial background.  The people who accuse whites of being racist and greedy are the actual racists and are hypocrites.
193824
I think there are cases where I have extra privileges for no other reason than I am white.  I also feel grateful for my blessings (being intelligent, healthy, etc).  I know that racism is real and there are many less-privileged people with fewer advantages than I have had.\n\nOn the other hand I don't think racism is the cause of people's problems as often as they think.  I think things are not so cut and dry.  If you want to pick one cause for things being unfair then in my experience, especially in the corporate world, it's not what you know it's who you know.  I've seen it many times: an undeserving person gets a promotion because he knows the boss.  I guess you can't blame people.  Everyone wants to help their own.
935809
It has been my experience that white people DO expect other white people to share their narrow minded views.  It is seems to me that most narrow minded individuals expect others to share their views.
761850
everyone is a little racist/prejudist to some extent. it's impossible to not have anything bad to say about one race, religion, belief etc.
875463
Some people believe it is. \nPersonally, I don't see anything wrong with it. When it comes down to it, we're all part of the same species..
675916
they're humans like everyone else... what's ur point?