Is this statement a) correct b) ignorant or c) racist ?

Question

On a blog site I used to visit a man made the following statement;
"Black people are different inside from white people, and thus they vote over 90% Democrat. I would never teach my children we are all the same. We are equal but different inside."

(Paraphrased due to space)

Answer 1

ignorant.

Answer 2

Well to some degree it's s both a and b and probably c as well.

Obviously, internal genetic differences among the races (i.e. "different inside") result in some external differences (such as skin pigmentation and likelihood of having certain physical problems such as sickle cell anemia or diabetes)--would anyone disagree with that? However, saying this internal difference accounts for voting patterns is ignorant as the various "races" are like 99.9% alike genetically, and the voting pattern differences are more due to culture and upbringing. As to being racist, accounting external differences among people automatically to internal racial differences without any evidence definitely rings of racism even though it sounds like the individual meant no harm by what was said.

Answer 3

It seems that the one who made this statement was trying to be right but ended up saying it all wrong. It's great he wants to teach his children that all are equal, but we are ALL different inside and not just because of our race. The statement about being a Democrat - that sounds ignorant to me.

Answer 4

I would call it ignorant, but with a grain of truth.

Yes, as a whole black people are "different on the inside". But this has little to do with race. It has to do with a world view shaped by their peer group and upbringing.

I firmly believe that my political viewpoints have much more to do with the values I learned from my parents and the perception of the world I developed while growing up with my peer group than it does with my genetic makeup.

Answer 5

I would have to go with d) illiterate.

We AREN'T all the same. We really aren't. I am not the same as a woman, as a rocket scientist or as a drug addict. I am physically stronger than most women (being male), not as educated as a rocket scientist (I never finished my degree) and not as weak-willed as a drug addict (never touched the stuff).

We must all be EQUAL before the eyes of the law however. That is, no special privilege should be given simple for ones station in life. So although the fellow who wrote this quote is clearly illiterate and unable to express himself concisely, there is an element of truth to his statement.

Answer 6

I think everyone is a racist sometimes. This statement is obviously racist because it differenciates by race. Is it true? I think that everybody is different on the inside regardless of race. Do I think african americans vote democratic due to genetic makeup? Of course not.

Answer 7

Geez, this really makes me mad, dumbfounded, puzzled and lots of other stuff. What a crock of s***! That man needs to see a psych doc. Or a medical doctor to explain some basic biology about the human body. What, pray tell would 'black' people possibly have 'inside' them, to make them vote democrat? Really, this truly is baffling me! I'm torn between having a good laugh on that, or just sit here and cry.
Answer: b.ignorant & c. racist

Answer 8

Oooo. Oh dear. I would vote for d) Silly. This opinion is just that, an opinion. It's a silly one but the speaker has the right to his own opinions. Personally I think Republicans are the scum of the earth, but that's *my* opinion, and I rather like the colour brown. it reminds me of chocolate (and that's a silly thought, now isn't it?)

Answer 9

Jesus Christ stated "there is no thought uncommon to man" which includes all races and religions,we all think the same thoughts in unique fleshly bodies,how a man would vote is according to his philosophy and judgements bear in mind those who say one thing in reality may mean another.

Answer 10

Everything is INCORRECT, inappropriately woven or connected. Logic and philosophy are wrong.
Every individual are uniquely created. One race may have same shade of skin color but ideals, principle, priorities, intellect, belief, faith, views and opinion are totally different from one another. You may just have same common grounds (American soil and its citizenship, election day and the electorates ) but... everything are entirely different (brain capacity of understanding, genetics [DNA make-up], heart/emotions, experiences in life) which might influence your electoral decisions, your day to day activities and your future.

Answer 11

None. It is not necessarily correct, ignorant, or racist. It is a theory, and everyone thinks differently on this issue.