when asked if he would accept a vietnamese son-in-law, this person answered -
" Hell no! I would not except it at all. Not becasue i am prejudice, i am not, not am i a racist, but i would want my kids and newphews to resemble who we are. He maybe a nice kid at that, but there is no way i would except that and i do understand how you feel mate. I wish you the best."
When I said it was a racist response, he said I had the problem and that it was not.
I just am hoping to get feedback from others here to send back to him, Thanks!
2007-02-24 09:31:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Nozi - this was not my question, and yes, it is racist too,
2007-02-24 09:49:53 · update #1
dlgfdg - being a racist yourself does not make a comment not racist, also, if an illegal immigrant were to be my son-in-law, I would still accept him, just try to get him legalized to prevent future problems. "didn't think so" assumes I would not, which is offensive to non-racists.
2007-02-24 09:53:11 · update #2
He's a racist in denial. Not much of a thinker, either. If I had to guess his age based on his writing and thought process, I'd guess adolescent.
2007-02-24 09:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by Skeff 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I would call this a racist answer. His answer (regardless of his reasoning) makes a choice based on another person's race. People like this man like to consider themselve not racist, because he can justify it in his mind, so that must make it OK. Just because you can explain your answer, doesn't mean that it's alright. Good luck explaining this to him, or changing his mind, people like this enjoy sticking their head in the sand and pretending.
On a side note, I kind of get the feeling that he's full of it. Yes, he'd be resistant at first, but let me tell you, he's start playing a different tune once those grandkids were born. I think he's full of steam, and a big softie deep down based on the way he's talking.
2007-02-24 09:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ali 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has a different view of what is racist and what is not. To me, thats not racist. To John or Mary, it may have been. See here is the whole thing in a nutshell, I fought in Nam, perhaps that has made me want nothing to do with them, good or bad. Maybe you did not fight in Nam, if you had, perhaps you would have a different outlook. Who knows.??? You know there are still people out here who don't care for the Japanese or Germans even though they may not have been involved. Thats just the way things are. Human nature works in strange ways Would you want a illegal Mexican who climbed the wall as your son in law??? Didn't think so AND it's the same thing. If you don't, then you are racist perhaps.
2007-02-24 09:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
good question. i've got have been given information for each individual on Yahoo--there is no "race." Genetic examine shows that there are approximately 5 significant "genetic" communities and you are able to not tell which one a individual belongs to--Brittany Spears, John Woo and could Smith ought to all be interior a similar genetic group, mutually as different blacks or Asians or whites would be in yet another. it is sort of hilarious the way human beings proceed to argue race. they could in basic terms say they do unlike black hair, or white dermis makes them ill. it is in basic terms very primitive and thoughtless--no remember who talks racist, they're conversing meaningless b.s.
2016-10-16 10:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think it's completely racist, I mean it certainly wouldn't be my answer, I would accept anyone my Daughter loved. What I do have a problem with is your response. You ask for People's opinions in an open forum and then when someone was brave enough to give His opinion, you attacked Him for it. If you can't handle People with differing ideas why did you ask the question in the first place...
2007-02-24 09:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by kylie e 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's very racist and you were on point with your response. If there is no basis for this person's beliefs...then it's plain and simple racism. Accept the son in law with open arms--and show this bigot that love can transcend all colors.
2007-02-24 09:36:33 · answer #6 · answered by lizzieboredom 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm kind of a strange statement from a non-racist. Some races, like all are proud of heritage and would like to preserve that. Asians are very strong race preservationists. Italians in Italy are that way as well. But, it could very well be that he is mildly racist! LOL
Hope this helps.
2007-02-24 09:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by Crazy Bi Chick 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-02-24 11:30:21 · answer #8 · answered by Icey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think he is a racist u asked a question and the answer to ur question had to be either a yes or a no and he chose the no so if the answer is racist then that applies to the question too
2007-02-24 09:41:19 · answer #9 · answered by me 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Huh... its a common belief that i do not think is exactly racist to want their child to look like them, but i think they just don't realize that a child is a child and love is love and that overcomes all.
2007-02-24 10:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋