Quiet_Cool
Learning to Fly
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I wasn't initially inclined to respond to DubaDuba's post, especially as it is already seeming to die off, but comments like:
and...
have made me reconsider. It looks to me that the ignorance he represented in his racist ramblings is more than being equalled by those responding. I don't hold it against anyone that they are of a different race, and I also don't hold it against anyone that they believe differently than I do, however, the idea that I have to be black to be a man, as Svenskaflicka clearly suggested (I'm twenty-five years old, and while not completely independent, I face the convictions my actions warrant: I am not a "boy") is something that I am very offended by, and rightfully so. I am an intelligent man, regardless of what others may think, especially those on the boards here at Lit, given that they don't truly "know" anything about me, and I don't like the idea that my penis size has anything to do with my worth as a human being, which is exactly what Diane Marie suggested. It's hard to argue against the ignorances of racism when the responses we return with are no more respectable or less ignorant.
If tenyari hadn't said:
Don't get pissed, or hate me, because my intention isn't to stir thing sup any more than they are, or to personally insult people for thier commentaries. I'm merely pointing something out, or I should say agreeing with something someone else has already stated.
We're all just human, and we all have flaws. Some of us are racists, some of us are less than intelligent, some of us aren't so beautiful. Ignorance is part of our make-up, part of who we are as humans, not something that is newly being introduced, but something that has always been there, and no matter how many smart men and women go forth and multiply, will always exist. I live in an area where "rednecks" are proud to be rednecks, so I've seen racism up front. I've also seen these people bend over backwards for friends, and show complete, undeniable love for family, and show great patriotism in times of national distress, regardless of the fact that the nation we live in represents nearly all the races. I've seen them offer food to visitors when thier cupboards were nearly bare. I'm proud to know these people, in case you were wondering, whether they are racist or not. They're good people.
I'm not saying all racists are good people, but some are, regardless of thier weakness in that area. And let's face it, we all have our ignorances, and we're no better for them just because they aren't in terms that are less socially acceptable.
I've said my piece...
Svenskaflicka said:Hey, here's an idea!
Perhaps the reason why so many women prefer black men is because they are sick and tired of prejudiced little white boys with a fear of competition?
and...
Diane Marie said:Maybe DubaDuba if we?d worry more about a man?s brain size, and his ability to use it, we would not be having this discussion. That said, I vote that women only mate with intelligent men, over time evolution well make this discussion obsolete, just as your views are.
How about we make that intelligent, well endowed men! I can dream, can?t I?
have made me reconsider. It looks to me that the ignorance he represented in his racist ramblings is more than being equalled by those responding. I don't hold it against anyone that they are of a different race, and I also don't hold it against anyone that they believe differently than I do, however, the idea that I have to be black to be a man, as Svenskaflicka clearly suggested (I'm twenty-five years old, and while not completely independent, I face the convictions my actions warrant: I am not a "boy") is something that I am very offended by, and rightfully so. I am an intelligent man, regardless of what others may think, especially those on the boards here at Lit, given that they don't truly "know" anything about me, and I don't like the idea that my penis size has anything to do with my worth as a human being, which is exactly what Diane Marie suggested. It's hard to argue against the ignorances of racism when the responses we return with are no more respectable or less ignorant.
If tenyari hadn't said:
I'd be going off on yet another tirade.tenyari said:Unless the women are a little lacking in the mental section...
There's an old urban legend about a model like woman offering herself to Eninstien to produce a race of supermen. His reply was supposed to be something like "Well, if it gets my looks and your brains; we'll just make a race of monsters."
Sometimes you just can't win...
Don't get pissed, or hate me, because my intention isn't to stir thing sup any more than they are, or to personally insult people for thier commentaries. I'm merely pointing something out, or I should say agreeing with something someone else has already stated.
SlickTony said:There is only one race, and that's the human race.
We're all just human, and we all have flaws. Some of us are racists, some of us are less than intelligent, some of us aren't so beautiful. Ignorance is part of our make-up, part of who we are as humans, not something that is newly being introduced, but something that has always been there, and no matter how many smart men and women go forth and multiply, will always exist. I live in an area where "rednecks" are proud to be rednecks, so I've seen racism up front. I've also seen these people bend over backwards for friends, and show complete, undeniable love for family, and show great patriotism in times of national distress, regardless of the fact that the nation we live in represents nearly all the races. I've seen them offer food to visitors when thier cupboards were nearly bare. I'm proud to know these people, in case you were wondering, whether they are racist or not. They're good people.
I'm not saying all racists are good people, but some are, regardless of thier weakness in that area. And let's face it, we all have our ignorances, and we're no better for them just because they aren't in terms that are less socially acceptable.
I've said my piece...