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RayVega · 10-09-2007, 11:51 AM

WARNING: This is an intellectual discussion.

Now, I'm not talking about anyone on the board in particular, nor is this a response to any specific thread. I'm just saying I've had this argument with people a million times.

My opinion is this: We are different (in general). I'm not talking about societal differences caused by poverty or social events, I'm talking genetics...Example:
-White people have no rhythm
-Blacks are more athletic
-Asians have a tendency to be smarter
-I'm sure you can think of a million of them.

These are not 100% on the money, they are generalizations, more than 50% correct or at least appear that way. Non-damaging stereotypes.

Is it so wrong to laugh at our differences, or are we supposed to pretend that there are no physical or social differences between us whatsoever?

To me (I could be wrong) racism is associated with hate and a feeling of superiority. Acknowledging differences shows neither? Am I right?

Thoughts?
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10-09-2007, 11:51 AM
RayVega Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York ICQ#348007554 Posts: 4,212	Question: Does Acknowledging differences among races make you a racist? WARNING: This is an intellectual discussion. Now, I'm not talking about anyone on the board in particular, nor is this a response to any specific thread. I'm just saying I've had this argument with people a million times. My opinion is this: We are different (in general). I'm not talking about societal differences caused by poverty or social events, I'm talking genetics...Example: -White people have no rhythm -Blacks are more athletic -Asians have a tendency to be smarter -I'm sure you can think of a million of them. These are not 100% on the money, they are generalizations, more than 50% correct or at least appear that way. Non-damaging stereotypes. Is it so wrong to laugh at our differences, or are we supposed to pretend that there are no physical or social differences between us whatsoever? To me (I could be wrong) racism is associated with hate and a feeling of superiority. Acknowledging differences shows neither? Am I right? Thoughts? . . . __________________ Ray "The Don" Vega Managing Director Private Equity Fund [email protected]