It seems that we have made strides because blacks are not publicly lynched with the sheriff in attendance and little girls who want to learn thier ABC's don't get blown up or thier skulls bashed in. I agree, thats a thing of the past or atleast the sheriff will excuse himself before the mob goes crazy. But has there been a true change of heart in mainstream america to tolerate people or are they just legislating new ways to keep us economically seperated. How many people would be comfortable having a black or hispanic family of similari socio-economic status living next door in every neighborhood in America to EVERY american. I know the number won't work out but it is a theoretical question.
2006-11-18 00:00:33 · 4 answers · asked by Magnus01 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
it depends on from where you start measuring. from about 1870 to 1970 great strides were made. its has been pretty much downhill from there. i am not so sure why this is. any ideas?
2006-11-18 00:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by karl k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have come a long way since my parents grew up. In the last 50 years we have learned to live together and accept our differences and likenesses. We were all created equal in the eyes of God and that is my belief. Of course, there will always be those who want to keep things going and like to start things....I pay them no mind. I think we are doing pretty good living together in a free society and it is something we should all be thankful for. All it takes is mutual respect for each other as human beings.
2006-11-18 05:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in a very diverse area and my neighborhoods were black, spanish and white. I just live life, the past is a thing that can't be changed. I do think people are just what they are, take each case on it's own merit. You can't dump any race into a pile and judge it all as one. Individuals on a case by case basis. I want to just live in a world that is kind to one another.
2006-11-18 00:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by sideways 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a white dude old enough to KNOW that there has been great progress in race relations. If you can't see it, either you're a poor history student, or you're just too young. I would be fine with another race living next door. I would actually enjoy it more because I love learning about other people.
2006-11-18 00:10:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋