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by ACCOUNT CLOSED on October 29th, 2009
Perhaps they don't agree with that very proposition. I don't.
Sure, people who have not been unequivocaly taught about human equality may look at others funny or hold some preconceptions, but they will usually be open to changing their opinion, when real experience proves those preconceptions wrong.
Unindoctrinated usually = Reasonable (if only narrowly)
by Arshammm on October 28th, 2009
This is a brilliant question! +1 (wish I could rate more!!)
In short, I think it comes down to principle.
It's not fair to judge someone on a factor that they cannot control.
Does that make sense?
Sure there are some stereotypes that certain races fit into, and personally, I find it funny when someone acts like their stereotype says they will... but that is a result of their culture.
Take this example: If I hate all Jewish people because of what's going on in the middle east, and refuse to do business with them, then I am banning myself from half the banks in the world right? But what does the businessman who opened and runs a successful bank here in the US have to do with the affairs of the middle east? Nothing... therefore it's not fair to be racist against a group of people when every individual is different!
Hope that helps - look forward to hearing other peoples opinions :)
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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on July 3rd, 2011
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How is it like having to deal with racism? I have never dealt with it but grew up in a racist family,
I want to change my thoughts
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How would you react to a white supremacist who maintains his stance while talking to you?
by Doctor Psycho on October 17th, 2011
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Wouldn't defining anyone by race be considered racism?
by Anonymous on July 8th, 2011
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Liberals: Do you realize that in third world contries that racisim is something that is expected and not feared?
by Master Of Kings on June 29th, 2011
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