Am I racist toward gypsies?
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The Gypsies you are referring to live this way because of societal problems, of which you certainly are not the cause. The Gypsies are treated very badly all over Europe and were one of the racial groups badly persecuted by the Nazis, and to this day are considered non-Europeans. These are cultural differences and enforcement differences that are beyond your control, and beyond my control. Try not to become frustrated by a frustrating situation.\n\nThis is a case where people are being forced into what most people would consider appalling conditions, but because they spend some money on visible luxuries (tv dishes), it is difficult to not believe they either choose this lifestyle or that they are somehow cheating society.\n\nIt is very difficult to see someone who does not seem to be conforming to society's rules and not think harshly of them, after all we are able to conform even though it is difficult, we have made sacrifices to fit in, and we have given up aspects of our parents' or our grandparents' cultures because of it. The main thing, I believe, is to try not to believe the nonconformity is 'because they are Gypsies' or because they are another racial group. This will tend to be the first step on getting to a way of thinking that you will not recognize after you have gotten there.\n\nThe feelings you have about this situation are completely natural, and unfortunately they are feelings used by others to manipulate us into behaving in ways that we should be ashamed of. When situations start to get into areas they should not, make certain your complaints go to the police or other civil authorities whose job it is to deal with these problems; there are certain steps to take that are important, and which they have been trained to accomplish. When we get frustrated and think we know how to handle a situation like this, it is almost certainly a problem waiting to happen (they have to go someplace, but not here).\n\nYou are not a racist. Please, don't allow situations beyond your control to turn you into one.
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First of all I want to say that people has to make a distinction between romanians and gypsis. the romanians are OK but they have to be more civilized.
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Unfortunately ignorance knows no barriers and unlike this jerk doesn't discriminate.  He probably picks on you because you are a gentle soul and he's a bully.  He's not your friend and you need to stay away from him.  \n\nI don't understand how your other friends who are of a different culture can stand to be around him.  If they don't know his ignorant stand on this subject then tell them and let them know you wont' be keeping company with this Cretan.  Spend time with them without him and explain to them why.\n\nI don't think they will want or should want to hang around with him especially with the way he feels about other cultures.\n\nHe probably hangs out with other cultures because other white people don't want to listen to his s**t and avoid him because they don't want to be painted with the same brush as him.\n\nYou have done nothing wrong but just be in the wrong place at the wrong time.\n\nGood luck and know that all Irish or white people in general don't feel the same way.
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Okay...im black as you can tell. eh..hemm. But I think there is alot of pre judging out there. Very ignorant statements like teh one by SLICK 77 is it? Shows that there is still racism out there.  The fact is there are tendancies in all races  but to say that that is  the only color to do them is absurd. I find most racists are people who either havent grown up around other races or have grown up around them and got hurt by the situations. You also have teh ones who havent amounted to to much in society's eyes and they turn to the opposite race and say things that you would think hmmm....."are they looking in the mirror". I am married to a white man......and we both still have some pre judgements about each other "alil bit". but we have 3 bi racial childen been together 10 years met at a amusement  park (working there) He grew up in a mostly white town about 10.000 people(has used teh word nigger) when his girlfriend was liking a black guy(so again there is teh hater situation) hate can really bring the racism out in you. Think about it. Its a coping mechanism. a BIG FAT EXCUSE to make your self feel better. Because other wise you would have to say 'Oh..i am NOT smart of enough..or cute enough.....or have a good job....or enough money..I could go on and on. This subject is soooo complex. I know the struggle that blacks have went thru but SOME HOODRATS and REDNECKS/HILLBILLIES need to look at it how it is.  Take responsibility for YOUR own actions.My husband and i have grown over years he has never called me a nigger . if he heard that now he would whoop up on somebody Sooooooo... to answer your question yes its still here but I believe its all from ignorance and people can grow out of it and from it. we both never thought of being with each other but ...we met at work and it grew from there................racists=HURT PEOPLE......WHEW!
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I'm racist.  \nThere's a museum in Los Angeles called the Museum of Tolerance.  On the first floor there are two doors.  One door is for people who have no prejudice and the second door is for people who have prejudice.  The trick is, the door for people without prejudice cannot be opened.  Everyone has prejudices.  The trick is to be aware of it and to work hard to overcome it.
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Racism ? take care you might be called anti-semetic here !! Good Question
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Welcome to the wonderful world of stereotyping! I am GodlyGothboy, and I will be your tour guide today. I am a Goth by way of style. I am also a Christian. People, some in my church, have called me a satan worshiper, a rebel, an evil person, a witch, etc. That is what we call stereotyping. I'm sure you are a very nice person, and you just have to get used to people being that way toward you.\nSorry, but its just the way things are!
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Loaded question: Sounds like you yourself are glad that you are not black or Asian. Sounds like you are nice little bigot.
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why u be bein so racist fo?
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yes.  i believe everyone is racist, including me.  we live in a world that tells us since childbirth that dark people are bad.  if u are in a family of dark-complected people, chances are they tell u the opposite- that white people are evil.  society is setup this way, so I'm wary of anyone who says they have totally escaped this conditioning- don't trust them on that. \n\ni realize that i contain this bias and I'm always trying to improve it... rather than most people who deny they have any racism in themselves, and never try to improve it, since they won't admit they have a problem. \n\nit's a worldwide problem.  I'm American but a friend from India once told me that "anywhere i go, I'll catch hell" because of my dark skin.
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Hell yeah it is! You white racist pig! Anyone should be allowed to come to this country and do whatever, whenever they want. Since I have no logical argument to back this up, you are a racist!\n\nWOW! Breathe Lizzie! I must have to remind you because you are obviously to stupid to breathe.... OK, for Lizzie and the rest of the hopelessly stupid, THIS WAS A JOKE!!!! I am officially ashamed that you are the same species as I am....
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Hey Miss Anderson,\n\nI saw your bitter answer about racism that was as well-written as it was misguided.\n\nNo one denies you the right to be proud of your race. Go ahead and be it. Racism has nothing about you loving being white. Racism is about someone having a superiority complex, so much so that you believe all other races are inferior to yours and even going to a point where you want the other races to be exterminated. That is what makes you a racist. So you can have White, Black, Latino, Asian...etc racist people if any individual belonging to whatever group decides to believe in that mindset.\n\nPlease get that right. Because what you are doing is planting a seed for future racial animosity and hate justification.\n\nAnd yes, I have no problem against a holiday for whites to celebrate their culture. As long as they aren't going to be preaching anti-other races speeches. Don't forget though that the larger part of the culture we have inherited today with this civilisation is from caucasians. Usually the other cultural events for other people that you referred to, are mostly so that people don't forget the other stuff that exists out there. Afterall, variety rocks. We should not all be the same, because as an evolutionary strategem it would be disastrous.\n\nP.S. Body shots are liquor shots off somebody. Usually done in wild parties with guy on girl or vice versa. It's being hotter depends on whether you like doing it or it being done to you.
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no because it doesn't matter what you do and just because some races may act a certain thing or things, doesn't necessarily mean its because of their race that their acting like that. it may mean that its just how the person is. if you are teased, tell people to stop and just ignore them. u should'nt listen to them because they are wrong. u should like you for who you are and don't let insults bring you down. i know this because people make fun of me because my dad is 100 percent african (also american), my mom is a spaniard, chines, and filipino. i am considered black and my skin tone can go from light skin to dark skin, depending if its hot or something like that. my natural color is light skinned, a mixture of yellow and brown because i'm mixed with asian, european, and black. i'm european becaue my mom's grandma's grandpa is a spaniard (100 percent) and my mom's dad is a spaniard and mixed with something else or something. i get over the teasing but its hard, i've been made fun alot because i'm asian more than being called the N word but i strongly dislike being called the N word and other racist stuff when it comes for Black people insults than being asian. be strong, you can do it! hope this helps!
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Wow, can you be anymore racist??
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Let me answer this with a question - How exactly are Poland and Nigeria similar? This is the assumption you make in your question - I believe this is an unfair argument - and racist at that.
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Whoa!  Calm down, you are borderline irate with all your capitals and ***'s.  Just because people aren't like you (your sense of humor, your personality, etc...) doesn't mean you need to dislike them.  Open up your eyes and realize that it is not a race issue, but maybe it's a type of person issue in which the person could really be just about any race.  Give people a break.  Give us the same courtesy you'd like given to you.
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Hells yeah.  Get it before you go too, Bulgaria is not known for its friendly embassies.  Also if you husband is of a dark-skinned type, be ready for some pretty blatant racism compared to what is the average in the US or UK.