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    I got an email today from a friend. He wanted to get an honest opinion from a minority about this email he got. I read it and it is a bit alarming. I gave him my opinion but I would like to get the opinions of some other white folks about this email. Is this how you really feel?


    -gen

    ----------------------------------
    Proud To Be White
    Someone finally said it.
    How many are actually paying attention to this?

    There are African Americans,
    Mexican Americans,
    Asian Americans,
    Arab Americans,
    Native Americans, etc.
    .....And then there are just -
    Americans.

    Some pass me on the street
    and sneer in my direction.
    They Call me 'White boy,'
    'Cracker,' 'Honkey,'
    'Whitey,' 'Caveman,'
    .....And that's OK.

    You say that whites commit a lot
    of violence against you,
    so why are the ghettos the most
    dangerous places to live?

    They have the United NegroCollege Fund.
    They have Hispanic History Month.

    They have Martin Luther King Day.

    They have Asian History Month.
    They have Black History Month.
    They have Cesar Chavez Day.

    They have Ma'uled Al-Nabi.

    They have Yom Hashoah.

    They have Kawanza.

    They have the NAACP.


    If we had WET (White Entertainment Television)
    .....We'd be racists.

    If we had a White Pride Day
    .....You would call us racists.

    If we had the White History Month
    .....We'd be racist.

    If we had any organization for only whites
    to 'advance' OUR lives,
    .....We'd be racists.

    We have a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,
    a Black Chamber of Commerce,
    and then we just have the plain
    Chamber of Commerce.
    Wonder who pays for that?

    If we had a college fund that only gave
    white students scholarships
    .....You know we'd be racists.

    There are over 60 openly-proclaimed
    Black-only Colleges in the US ,
    yet if there were 'White-only Colleges'
    .....THAT would be a racist college.

    In the Million-Man March,
    you believed that you were
    marching for your race and rights.
    If we marched for our race and rights,
    .....You would call us racists.

    You are proud to be black,
    brown, yellow and red,
    and you're not afraid to announce it.
    But when we announce our white pride
    .....You call us racists.

    You rob us,
    carjack us,
    and shoot at us.
    But, when a white police officer
    shoots a black gang member
    or beats up a black drug-dealer
    who is running from the LAW and
    posing a threat to ALL of society
    .....You call him a racist.

    I am proud.
    .....But, you call me a racist.

    Why is it that only
    whites
    can be racists?

    There is nothing improper about this e-mail.
    Let's see which of you
    are proud enough to send it on...

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    thats a chain letter thats been going around, but i must say that reverse racism against whites is looked on as ok these days.

    this could make for an interesting thread if it didnt turn into a flame war. we can hope

    i dont think race is something to be proud of to begin with. its not an accomplishment.

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    I think hatred and racism exists all over our country. If someone wasn't hating you for your race they'd hate you for another reason. I think it's just displacing pent up emotions or frustrations from life onto someone else because they aren't like you.

    I'll admit I am a weird person. I have endured a lot of rejection over the years but I don't know/or want to be something I'm not.

    I think a lot of organizations are available for people who aren't the majority. There are organizations for different races but also for non-mainstream sexuality, food choices or just about anything that isn't the majority. There are women groups, lesbian/gay groups, vegetarian groups, even our stripper support group here. So, I think there is place for everyone to "fit" in.

    I think people in general want to be in a place where they will feel accepted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by greenidlady1 View Post
    I think hatred and racism exists all over our country.
    I think you hit on something here, GIL. I personally have always been a strong advocate for the seperation of hatred and racism. They have almost become synonymous, lately.

    I have hated. I am not proud of it. In fact, in most instances, I regret it and think it was dumb.

    However, I am a massive racist. Usually, it is for comedic effect, kinda like Dave Chappelle. Racism doesn't necessarily have to be about hate.

    Just one of the many random thoughts I have had about this...

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    people also dont get that in a few hundred years if we havent killed ourselves off in america we will hardly be white anymore.

    theres so much mixed ethnicities in all areas that the lines are bluring, and hopefully it wont be an issue down the road.

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    Well, I don't send chain letters and I don't care much for people who send them to me. That being said, the sentiments in the letter do not mirror mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by i.breathe.in View Post
    i dont think race is something to be proud of to begin with. its not an accomplishment.
    I don't think pride in one's heritage is necessarily the same pride as pride in one's personal acheivements. I think you are right, that would be silly.

    For example, I am proud to have a JD. That was a difficult thing to do but I perservered and accomplished it.

    I am also proud to be of the same race as Thurgood Marshall, who I admire deeply. He is someone I look up to and the fact that we have a racial background in common makes me feel like I am, or at least have the potential to be, of a character with him.

    They aren't the same feelings though. Does that make sense?

    I don't see anything wrong with being proud to be white. But I think a lot of whites do not build race into their personal identity. So it doesn't make sense for them to be proud of Bill Belichick in the same way I am of Thurgood Marshall. *shrug* just theorizing...

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    It's funny because I see a lot of nationalism (and veiled racism) in European and Asian countries. Many of these countries have populations smaller then some of our larger states and are even less tolerant of the mixed cultures we have in the USA.

    The USA is a big place. It's difficult because when we ask people what do American's think, it's like asking what do Europeans think, or what do Asians think? Which part of America do you want to ask? How people think and feel is all over the map.

    I am not a believer in black and white thinking (no pun intended) but I do think many of our problems are a mix of human nature combined with the reality of socio-economic status.

    Nature wise, I think people tend to want simple answers to complex problems. So their nature is to blaim their problems on groups, be that race, or sex, people tend to want to blaim their problems on other groups because they can easily get their heads around that. Them is bad, me is good. I really do believe this is human nature, and although we can train people to think differently, it does not come naturally to them. They need to learn it through constant social training.

    Socio-economically, I think it's human nature that those that have less, have less to lose, and tend to value social laws less because they benefit less. I think if you could start with a blank slate, start every one out with about the same amount of social goods and opportunities, they would tend to evolve about the same socially and tend to adopt very similar beliefs that would protect their own status.

    Your friend maybe right that statistically various groups are more likely to break the law, but it's a downward spiral, a hard cycle to break, but if the shoes were reversed, white people would behave no better statistically.

    Finally, I think it is our human nature that we don't like to acknowledge advantages. For example, I'm a white male. I'd sure like to think I did it all on my own, worked hard, earned it. That strokes my ego the best. It's not exactly pleasing for me think the cards were stacked in my favor, even if it is slight, but again, that is human nature. Tell some one they are lucky to have been born tall, a certain sex, a certain race, attractive, healthy, etc., and they find it hard to acknowledge that the have some cards in their favor because it is not as much of an ego stroke as believing we are responsible for all of the good we have done, but someone/something else is responsible for all the negatives. I'm also sure this is human nature at it's finest.

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    It's times like these when I harken back to wise words of Rock Ridge's mayor, Olson Johnson, when he said, "All right, we'll give some land to the niggers and the chinks, but we DON'T WANT THE IRISH."

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    i can honestly say im not proud of what white people did to the native americans and african people in the past when this country was just starting. i feel ashamed that it ever happened let alone that "my race" did it. but i dont think that white people today should be punushed for what happened then.

    very few people are "white" what is white anyway? im german/irish/ukranian.

    so no, i am not proud.

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    Quote Originally Posted by i.breathe.in View Post
    people also dont get that in a few hundred years if we havent killed ourselves off in america we will hardly be white anymore.

    theres so much mixed ethnicities in all areas that the lines are bluring, and hopefully it wont be an issue down the road.
    I would extrapolate that the author of the email in question sees this and is deeply troubled by it. In fact, I would theorize further that part of his motivation in writing the email would be a desire to prevent that outcome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by i.breathe.in View Post
    very few people are "white" what is white anyway? im german/irish/ukranian.
    This is an interesting question...what is "white" anyway?

    I guess I picture "white" as those individuals who are not a clear ethnic minority (ie African, Eastern Asian, Latino or Native American descent) who do not trace their heritage back to their European or West Asian ancesters.

    *shrug* I grew up to age 12 in rural Mississippi. I couldn't define "white." I don't think most anyone I knew could have. But we all knew what it was...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chili Palmer View Post
    It's times like these when I harken back to wise words of Rock Ridge's mayor, Olson Johnson, when he said, "All right, we'll give some land to the niggers and the chinks, but we DON'T WANT THE IRISH."

    Anyone think Blazing Saddles could still be made today?

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    No, it couldn't. And that is sad. Because, that is a great movie. You know, a lot of people laughing at that movie at the time, were doing so in hate. But I don't think Mel Brooks had hate in his heart when he made it. And that is why it stands up today. Is it racist? Sure. But non-hateful. And FUNNY!

    -gen
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    Stupid Racist Bullshit. This most likely was created by a person who doesn't have any kind of interaction with ANY minority. Maybe he/she was pissed off because they didn't get a FEMA trailer when a tornado blew the roof off their single wide.

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    What frustrates me is we often apply outdated ideas and models to our current situation. Racism certainly still exists in this country, but class often means just as much or more. Not every ghetto is black or brown.
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    honestly It really doesn't matter lol at all its pointless for me to even pin point certain things said and make the author look like a fucking jack ass

    its easy to battle opinion w fact but my whole thing is instead of sitting here and talking about it i would say what i have to say to the author directly but...what would be the point of that? you cant change someones opinion thats believs there own shit to the point where they would send out a chain email lmmfao ppl r nuts end of the story

    the author needs to do something called read and get deep with facts and end up answering his own ignorant questions...what a ignorant fucker and he wonders why ppl look at his race the way they do? its because of ppl like him

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    Quote Originally Posted by GenWar View Post
    I think you hit on something here, GIL. I personally have always been a strong advocate for the seperation of hatred and racism. They have almost become synonymous, lately.

    I have hated. I am not proud of it. In fact, in most instances, I regret it and think it was dumb.

    However, I am a massive racist. Usually, it is for comedic effect, kinda like Dave Chappelle. Racism doesn't necessarily have to be about hate.

    Just one of the many random thoughts I have had about this...

    -gen

    I mean what purpose does it serve to be racist? Is that going to make us all more alike? Is it actually going to change anything? Do you think someone of another race on the other side of the country cares whether you like them or not. The only person it is ultimately hurting is you IMO. My motto is "live and let live".

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    You know, I mean....the thing about "White Pride Day" or all that shit that would make it different from say, Mexican pride day is that white is a color, not an ethnicity....you know what I mean? I'm Italian....my ethnic background is totally unlike somebody who is say, Swedish...but we're both "white" (altho some people don't consider Italians or Jewish or Greek people to be white, but my ass is pretty pasty lol)...

    So, I think there is something disturbing about having "White" pride because its just the color of your skin...I mean, for example, people from India may sometimes have skin as dark or darker than African American people, but black refers to African Americans. "White Pride" seems to encompass all "white people", well except I think the KKK hates Italians, Catholics, Greeks, Jews and Slaviks. So white people who aren't ethnic, lol, I guess is what "white pride" means, and I don't think that's really cool cause it tends to mean "Pride in not being a minority."

    Contrarily, I think there is nothing wrong with having pride in your nationality. I have a fuck load of Italian pride, I'm second generation here! But that has nothing to do with the color of my skin, but the land of my grandparents. If that makes sense....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brendita View Post
    Well, I have a story here. I used to work with a black guy who was ALWAYS giving me crap about being white. Every day, he would come to work and tell me I needed to get a tan. He would refer to me as the "white girl", instead of by my name. It was pretty frusterating, just because I felt like I couldn't say anything to him about it without him thinking I was racist or something (which I am not), even though he was the one making remarks. So, i do SORT OF understand what the author was getting at there. If I would have said something, it would probably have gotten twisted around somehow and then everybody would be calling ME racist.

    I would've thought the common sense thing to do would've been to tell him to stop calling you out of your name. That you don't like being called the white girl and that you love your skin complexion and don't think, feel like, want or need a tan. Frankly he could've been prejudice! probably was! but saying how you feel wouldn't have made you prejudice and couldnt be flipped around. it wouldve been you sticking up for yourself end of story

    i was workin at a place a cpl months ago where the dj reffered to me as the black girl and i let him know i didnt appreciate it at all he continued to disrespect me and be blunt with his racist ways so he got dealt with end of story

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    You know, I mean....the thing about "White Pride Day" or all that shit that would make it different from say, Mexican pride day is that white is a color, not an ethnicity....you know what I mean? I'm Italian....my ethnic background is totally unlike somebody who is say, Swedish...but we're both "white" (altho some people don't consider Italians or Jewish or Greek people to be white, but my ass is pretty pasty lol)...

    So, I think there is something disturbing about having "White" pride because its just the color of your skin...I mean, for example, people from India may sometimes have skin as dark or darker than African American people, but black refers to African Americans. "White Pride" seems to encompass all "white people", well except I think the KKK hates Italians, Catholics, Greeks, Jews and Slaviks. So white people who aren't ethnic, lol, I guess is what "white pride" means, and I don't think that's really cool cause it tends to mean "Pride in not being a minority."

    Contrarily, I think there is nothing wrong with having pride in your nationality. I have a fuck load of Italian pride, I'm second generation here! But that has nothing to do with the color of my skin, but the land of my grandparents. If that makes sense....
    makes sense shit if we had a white pride day I could march! My mom is black and Italian and my father is Puerto Rican and my skin is lighter then most of my white friends.

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    1 last thing its not the author of the chain email I feel sorry for its the assholes that are taking it upon themselves to keep this ignorant shit going...how sad

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    Quote Originally Posted by sexyjasmine View Post
    makes sense shit if we had a white pride day I could march! My mom is black and Italian and my father is Puerto Rican and my skin is lighter then most of my white friends.
    Hahah!! We could infiltrate the ranks
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brendita View Post
    Well, I have a story here. I used to work with a black guy who was ALWAYS giving me crap about being white. Every day, he would come to work and tell me I needed to get a tan. He would refer to me as the "white girl", instead of by my name. It was pretty frusterating, just because I felt like I couldn't say anything to him about it without him thinking I was racist or something (which I am not), even though he was the one making remarks. So, i do SORT OF understand what the author was getting at there. If I would have said something, it would probably have gotten twisted around somehow and then everybody would be calling ME racist.
    See, I think this doesn't have enough facts. Were you otherwise cool with him except for this? I think the reader of your story would want to assume he was a generally unpleasant individual but that would be inserting facts into your story. I could easily see myself doing this to a coworker but it would not be intended maliciously. If he were, in all other contexts, a nice guy, then I think you could just let him know it was bugging you and he'd stop.

    However, if he was being a dick about it, then yea, he deserves the smackdown.

    I think we have to take the hatred out of racism. If for no other reason that the countless instances in which I have heard white people use the n-word in a totally non-negative way, only to be embarassed and have to apologize when I am in the room. (Further, I would like to get to the point where I can hear them do it and not behave in such a manner that makes it clear to them in relatively short order that they HAVE to APOLOGIZE.)

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    I mean what purpose does it serve to be racist? Is that going to make us all more alike? Is it actually going to change anything? Do you think someone of another race on the other side of the country cares whether you like them or not. The only person it is ultimately hurting is you IMO. My motto is "live and let live".
    See, again, I think you are talking about hate (or, at least, dislike.) Why be racist? I think it is because people naturally compartmentalize and stereotype. And I think that part of educating yourself around that on a daily basis is to reduce it to something innocent or stupid.

    I bet you have friends that you can say things too that you both find funny. Things that are, on their face, insulting to them and/or you. Ie, you might be talking to a girlfriend who tells you how she got drunk and hooked up. You might call her a slut. You don't mean it maliciously and she doesn't take it as such. You both laugh. Now, calling someone a slut can be a very hurtful thing but, in this context, it isn't mean that way and it isnt' taken that way and it brings no harm.

    Why can't we do the same thing with racial issues? *shrug* Fact is, I often do. Me and my friends say things to each other regarding our respective races that would get us is serious trouble if said to the wrong person...but for us, it is all in good fun. And the fact that we can disarm the racial issues brings us closer, in a way.

    I dunno...maybe I am just a crazy racist trying to justify. *shrug*

    -gen
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    Default Re: White People's Frustration with Racism

    Not long ago I got an email at work promoting the upcoming Diversity Week we were holding, I think it was called something corny like "Inclusion Week" they had groups for african americans and asians and hispanics and of course they had a women's group and of course there was a group for a gays and lesbians. It did kind of occur to me that as a white heterosexual male I was being excluded from this "Inclusion Week" of activities (not that I really cared, I just found it humerous).

    Anyways, back on topic, it really doesn't bother me if groups of people want to have pride in their own race/culture, I don't see that in itself as a bad thing, what I have an issue with is when those people equate pride in their own race & culture to hating other races and cultures that are different than their own (which regrettably does tend to happen most often with these so-called white pride groups).

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