If an African American ran for president, it would be safe to assume that he/she would earn most of the black votes. Or whites voting just for whites, or latinos for latinos. Is this racism?
2006-09-22 08:25:09 · 17 answers · asked by K R 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I dont think it is racism, more of just voting for someone who you think might relate to your issues more.
2006-09-22 08:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that is the ONLY reason the candidate got the vote, then yes that vote is racist. The same as if a white man only got a job because he is white. If a black man only didnt get a job because he is black. If race is the deciding factor of any decision, then it's racist.
2006-09-22 08:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by roamin70 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the vote is cast with just race in mind yes, but if he or she happens to be of your race and you feel it is the best person for the job no.
2006-09-22 08:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're voting the candidate just because of race, yes. but it's not inherently racist to vote the best person even if (s)he happens to be the same race as you are
2006-09-22 08:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by kapute2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you racist? Just vote for the person you are confident would do a good job. It's got nothing to do with race silly! You must be one yourself to assume that black vote for black and vice versa.
2006-09-22 08:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about racist but it sure sounds stupid you have to vote for a reason not a race.
2006-09-22 08:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by locksniffer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I wouldn't worry about this until you have to make the choice. There would probably be other things you'd like and dislike about the candidate, such as party affiliation, and perhaps their record of public service.
2006-09-22 08:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by TxSup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IMO, it would, indeed, be racist to vote for a candidate based solely on ethnicity without regard to character, qualifications and platform.
2006-09-22 08:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by Trollbuster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on which party you align yourself with, but just using race to determine who to vote for is not racist, its retarded
I'm a racist, but do not let that interfere with my politics or business.
2006-09-22 08:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by Ivan D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You vote for the best candidate, period
2006-09-22 08:27:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋