.... why is it that when, I, or anyone I know, is refered to in a "Racist" manner, i,e. honky or white trash, or any other variation ,it dosen't bother us at all? Do you think that people who do react (over- react?), have an ulterior motive for doing so?
2006-09-16 12:22:40 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
You'll have to do a lot better than that, Y.J., HA HA, us white folks don't hurt that easy!
2006-09-16 13:42:17 · update #1
I find that the race card is often used to deflect attention away from the real issue at hand.
2006-09-16 12:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by remmo16 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Sexism, Racism etc. has become an industry. Many people have jobs dependent on it. Consequently, these people are quite prepared to be offended on behalf of, so called, victim groups. Even when the victim groups aren't actually offended themselves. It is part of the current left wing ideology of this government. By defending minorities, it becomes a tool to control the majority. So yes, there is an ulterior motive, well spotted. Feminism, has removed the way that men used to deal with differences between people, that is, "banter." Banter has now been re-packaged as sexism, racism, etc. Men, have failed to spot this. Women, never did understand banter. The late Charlie Williams understood banter very well. And he was genuinely liked.
2006-09-18 10:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea why some people react like that but I wouldn't say it doesn't bother us at all - it certainly bothers *some* people and it's probably the one thing I've reported most people for - not that I've reported a lot or go out of my way to find it but I have done so because I think it's totally out of order, be it discrimination on race, creed, colour or religion or anything else. I don't like positive discrimination any more than negative either.
Whether such people have an ulterior motive, you'd have to ask them but I recon it's either a power or an ignorance thing personally.
2006-09-16 12:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by mancunian_nick 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I cant think of any name anyone could call me that would hurt my feelings.I do not,will not allow mere words(a collection of letters I learned at age4)to dictate how I feel about myself.They are only words not high powered bullets.and as mere words they have no power over me.
I am very confidant and I know who and what I am.
A person that does not love me or that I don't love can not hold that power over me.So words are powerless unless you yourself empower them.
Words are said by people that are racist because they know the "buzz " words that have historically caused people pain.If long ago another word had been given say the "power"that the hateful N word has.Say it was
an everyday word such as "chair" Would that have been the most hated ,"why your nothing but a :chair",Sounds stupid doesn't it ,but if chair somehow hurt your feelings and you reacted to it,then the racist would keep using that word because he saw that it hurt you and that made his sick twisted mind happy.
Do you understand my point,your reaction to racists words makes the racist happy.Just tell him to go to hell ,your words cant hurt me,I know who I am.He will get tired and go back into his/her hole.
2006-09-16 14:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are British, we have always had an endearing knack of using insults as an informal greeting, so we don`t really care as long they smile when they say it.
I am not so sure that they have an ulterior motive, just a different comprehension of the situation.
As long as we all understand each other and afford each other kindness and respect the world will be a nice place to live in.
Tea ?
Biscuit ?
2006-09-16 13:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Robert Abuse 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Black comedian Charlie Williams who died a few weeks ago said colour don't matter laugh at yourself. We have always had jokes about the Irish, Welsh and Scottish. No one got worked up and held riots and burned effigy's. I have never been worried about people who over react to colour, religion or culture jokes until recently. Some Muslims have taken any reference to them as a reason to cause problems. Yet other Muslims I know will have a laugh at their own expense and tell jokes about non Muslims.
2006-09-17 11:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by deadly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Firstly, why do you/anyone need to refer to people in a derogatory manner, isn't it a bit childish to lower oneself to name calling in the first place. I know some of it is simply 'trolling' for a reaction, but after a while it gets rather dull. You claim it wouldn't bother you at all, that's all good and well, but how about just a little bit of consideration for those poor weaklings (as you seem to think they are) who aren't quite as strong and tough as you.
2006-09-16 16:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by zac 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's possible that they do, although difficult to work out what that ulterior motive could be. Most of it is attention-seeking, I guess. Perhaps if these racist terms did obviously bother you and your friends, you could get them banned under the descending pall of political correctness that seems necessary when dealing with anyone from another race?
2006-09-16 12:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by nurendi 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
"We call things racism just to get attention. We reduce complicated problems to racism, not because it is racism, but because it works." - Alfredo Gutierrez, political consultant, as quoted by Richard de Uriarte, The Phoenix Gazette, March 14, 1992 (quoted in The ProEnglish Advocate, 1st quarter, 2002)
2006-09-16 14:57:56 · answer #9 · answered by yars232c 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like Jardin said, whenever I hear "honky" it makes me laugh because the word is so silly. Why would anyone be offended by being called a honkey... honk honk honk.
And cracker is another silly term. I personally like peanut butter on my crackers.
Why would I get bent out of shape over such nonsense.
2006-09-16 12:38:22 · answer #10 · answered by sister_godzilla 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋