I just got into a discussion with someone on Yahoo answers regarding her fairly racist questions she asked--although it was disguised as an innocent question and I have to say, I see patterns if you look at peoples question history.
It turned out this girl was only 15 years old!!
So I have to say--people--please quit perpetuating the problem of racism in this country by asking ignorant questions and making ignorant statements on the internet!!
Especially if you aren't even old enough to be formally educated yet!!
Sorry, but I think it's destructive and harmful and does not in any way stimulate rational or productive conversation on the subject.
Any one else agree with me?
2006-11-28 16:01:12 · 16 answers · asked by michelle5196 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think lot of people post those questions because they bring in the most responses, and sometimes it's fun to instigate a fight. Definitely agree with you on it being wrong and immature, though.
2006-11-28 16:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by Vae 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think that a lot of people mix up racism and prejudice. Most everyone is prejudiced and do not like being around others who are different than themselves. That is prejudice and it is perfectly normal to not want to be around people who are quite different. Unfortunately, blacks and whites for the most part are quite different in lots of ways and, as a result, do not like to be around each other and are prejudiced toward each other. I am white and there are whites I'd just as soon shoot as look at. So, I am prejudiced against them. That does not mean I hate the white race for pete's sake, just some of them. Very few people are actually racist, ie, hate a whole race. That would be an odd thing to find.
2006-11-29 00:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They do it to provoke ppl.
I live in a black neighborhood and our new white neighbor
flew a rebel flag in his yard! I'm white and I'm not thrilled
and neither are the blacks. They met me at the driveway just as soon as I got back from shopping today. One guy wanted to tear the flag down. I reminded him it would be considered a hate crime. I told him the best he could hope for was a bird who really needed to relieve himself flying over the flag. I'm white and I don't like that red neck crap. I love Lynyrd Skynyrd and saw that they has checks at some mail order place. I would have ordered it, but that flag was all over it. I just gave up.
2006-11-29 00:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes I agree with you. Racism is everywhere. I am hispanic. Everytime I go to the store with my cousins the store people always come to me. I think this is because I am light skinned. Same with my mother since she is very light and has blue eyes and blond-brown hair
2006-11-29 00:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by qdurango 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. The problem is that the people posting those questions WANT to perpetuate the cycle and will probably continue to do so.
2006-11-29 00:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Ice Cream 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people just do not know better and ask questions in an improper way.
But how can we address racism if we don't see these mistakes being made and correct it to change attitudes
2006-11-29 00:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Very well said. Unfortunately, racism is learned, often at home.
2006-11-29 00:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes I do agree with you. 100%
2006-11-29 00:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by <3 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i am a student from india studin in bangkok and i know better than anybody about racism. even the motherfuckin hookers in bangkok are racists. the Thai girls act such a way that we are from another planet having 6 heads and i bet they would come running to me if i had 3 penis
2006-11-29 00:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by grese 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
...it just shows you all the hate in the world as we push 6 billion people !
2006-11-29 00:10:23 · answer #10 · answered by DixieNormus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋