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Bigguns answer to my question was the exact truth. I could not have worded it better myself

What do you think?

I agree with biggun

Tofo, you wouldn't because you don't understand much, and racism, is one of those things that you do not understand

Answer 1

The official stance of a white American is supposed to be, "I'm so sorry that someone white whom I never met did something terrible to someone black whom you never met, which may or may not have given me an unfair advatage over you at birth, so I believe we should do everything in our power to create opportunities for you whether you want them or not."

That's just fantastic: it makes sure that every generation hereafter knows that different races are supposed to be treated differently, fosters a sense of inadequacy (could I have succeeded without the preferential treatment?) in blacks and makes many whites feel spiteful. Brilliant.

I think Biggun's opinion is a hell of a lot more popular than Americans want to admit. Slavery happened a long time ago, it was horrible, and while we should never forget its historical lessons, this wound won't heal until we stop picking at it.

Answer 2

bigguns answer:

Yet another ignorant statement from a black person who knows nothing of real racism. FACT: Africans sold there own people into slavery. FACT: The majority of slaves would never have been slaves, if there own people did not sell them out. FACT: Black people need to stop all this crap about racism. Most black people are more racist than any other people in the world. Yes your ancestors (notice I say Ancestors not you) were enslaved. That was hundreds of years ago. The smartest amongst your people have gotten over this and have successful fulfilling lives. The vast majority of you however continue to use that as a excuse to why your are so lazy and, and can't hold down a job, so they live off of welfare, or sell drugs. That is a reality that is true

he didn't say anything wrong.

Answer 3

To the open-minded, he does speak some truth. I would add that the US is not the only country that used slaves for their labor. Slavery has existed for millenia and thrives today in some parts of the world.
The christian bible flatly states that slavery is not only acceptable but encouraged and the slaves are expected to willfully submit.
Yes, It's in there.
Those who use past slavery as some reason they should be compensated or given preference should talk to the decendants of the ancient hebrews, they endured more slavery and abuse than any people.

Discrimination of all types (including racism) is a big issue we humans must learn to eliminate if we are ever to find world peace.

Answer 4

Racism and Slavery are two separate issues.

Condemning the supposed decedents of Slave owners for today's racial problems is tantamount to blaming 16th Century barbers and blood letters for today's AIDs epidemic.

Slavery was legal in all the known World in 1600. Today it is still legal in approximately 25% of the World.

The US and Russia were some of the first Nations on Earth to stand up and say this is wrong.

Black people that are decendents of Slaves should rethink the situation and consider the options available in 1600.

And White people get over it. You never owned a slave stop acting like your the MAN

Go big Red Go

Answer 5

i agree. I would also like to add that the slave trade was primarily carried out by the English. It was started long long ago and mentioned in the bibles. All races have been enslaved by another race or their own race. its time to move on and be proactive instead of reactive to the past.

Answer 6

So you are saying racism is a result of free trade economics?

Answer 7

it is the truth. i think a lot of blacks are blinded by their own anger though. they really don't want to hear anyone's thoughts, just gripe. the empty can rattles the most.

Answer 8

YOU would agree with him, because he doesn't understand the change of cultural developement and growth.

Answer 9

Why do you want everyone to be racist so bad. You sound like a liberal, always hoping for the worst.

Answer 10

You damn blacks (no disrepect). You think that everything we whites say is racist, and you think it's okay to call us sand-*******, whiteys, etc. and we call you ***** on accident and you're all like WTF ***** WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU CALL A BROTHA THAT YOU'RE GOIN TO HELL AND I'LL SEE YOU IN COURT *****.