Question: Does Acknowledging differences among races make you a racist? - GoFuckYourself.com

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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Snake Doctor · 10-09-2007, 12:02 PM

According to the politically correct crowd....yes

And what's worse is that if black people make fun of white people (i.e. Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle) it's considered hilarious....but if I were to tell watermelon or fried chicken jokes I'd get the shit kicked out of me.

Go figure

_Richard_ · 10-09-2007, 12:04 PM

your post says "i judge races on facts, but it's all a generalization"

that would be racism lol

RayVega · 10-09-2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Sexbankroll

your post says "i judge races on facts, but it's all a generalization"

that would be racism lol

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Where do I use the word "judge"? or "facts"? I clearly use "opinion" and "generalizations".

What are you talking about?

Elli · 10-09-2007, 12:44 PM

That's a slippery slope..

I remember watching the winter olympics with my ex's grandmother. She saw a black hockey player and said "I thought they couldn't skate because their ankles are too big. The bones aren't right." She honestly believed it, she wasn't trying to be derogatory. So allowing the stereotypes to continue is damaging enough, I think.

10-09-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
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]

10-09-2007, 12:02 PM	#2
Snake Doctor I'm Lenny2 Bitch Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: On top of my soapbox Posts: 13,449	According to the politically correct crowd....yes And what's worse is that if black people make fun of white people (i.e. Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle) it's considered hilarious....but if I were to tell watermelon or fried chicken jokes I'd get the shit kicked out of me. Go figure __________________ sig too big

10-09-2007, 12:44 PM	#5
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	That's a slippery slope.. I remember watching the winter olympics with my ex's grandmother. She saw a black hockey player and said "I thought they couldn't skate because their ankles are too big. The bones aren't right." She honestly believed it, she wasn't trying to be derogatory. So allowing the stereotypes to continue is damaging enough, I think. __________________ email: [email protected]

10-09-2007, 12:04 PM	#3
_Richard_ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 30,989	your post says "i judge races on facts, but it's all a generalization" that would be racism lol