2006-06-20 15:55:52 · 38 answers · asked by valeojaneth 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
In some ways yes, like you cannot refuse to serve someone in a restaurant or store due to their race. But in most ways, it is evil and the people CAN get away with it.
2006-06-20 16:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is not illegal to be a racist, but racist behavior in America is Illegal. There are anti-discrimination laws all over the books. There are laws on the books that say all businesses operating in America can not hire a person because of color, creed, or gender, or vise versa.
These are laws put into place to protect Americans from the small amount of racists in our nation.
However, due to the illegal aliens screaming racism, and making people angry, I do see more and more of it emerging, but it is not coming from Americans..
That is why when you walk into a Denny's restuarant you see a diverse amount of people. If we did not have these laws in place, people like myself, of extensive nationality blending, and people who are not white could not enter those places.
YES! Racism in America is illegal.
Tenth Generation American
Put a politician in their place vote "NO" to them, and what ever bill they put in front of you
They won't hear us, we don't hear them.
Remember there are millions of starving Americans that need your help too. Give them back America, and thier right to be free.
Illegal aliens stole their jobs, are you going to let criminals keep them.
It's your choice, your vote.
2006-06-20 16:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by Spirited1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Racism is not illegal.
In most situations, acting to harm someone based on racism is illegal.
2006-06-20 16:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by Made in America 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Racism itself isn't illegal but discriminating against a person on the basis of race is.
2006-06-20 15:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by The Wizard of Scissors 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is legal as long as you don't hurt anyone. I don't understand why someone would hate a person of different race. I've never been racist, so I don't have that feeling. People are just people, there is no difference between us, we are all made of flesh and blood. Is looking down at other people makes that person feel better? I believe in Newton's Third Law, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." If someone looks down on other people, those people will look down at him too, they won't be repecting him. It is always easy to make enemies, but take much work to get an ally.
2006-06-20 16:34:06 · answer #5 · answered by 2feEThigh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of speech allows people to express whatever they want unless it is extremely derogatory, hateful, etc. Racist words are not illegal unless they suggest killing or harming someone because of their race. Racist actions, such as assault because of race or killing because of race are illegal, just as they would be if it they weren't racist actions. Racism is touchy when it comes to the law. Each situation is evaluated differently and the outcome or punishment will then be judged.
2006-06-20 16:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can call it illegal. Racism is bad. It can cause lots of troubles and unrest. Lots of troubles means riots and it's very difficult to stop.
2006-06-20 16:00:05 · answer #7 · answered by horensen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Racism is not illegal but discrimination is.
2006-06-20 16:50:11 · answer #8 · answered by sister_godzilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
racism is a lot of things. you cant refuse someone a job because hes the wrong race. but there is freedom of speech.
2006-06-20 15:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be a racist and it not be illegal. There is no law FORCING you to like me.
It is illegal to do certain racist act's, but not to be racist.
What kind of question is this? Only communism will make something like this illegal.
2006-06-20 16:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by lancelot682005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋