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How badly does this country need some serious, honest, and calm discussions about race?
From George "Macaca" Allen to Mel "Jews Responsible for All Wars" Gibson to Michael "Nuclear Meltdown" Richards, we've had a lot of very public displays of racism lately. And it's not just white on minority hatred, either. You think Richards blew up without provocation? Think again. A local black politician in my area just got busted for owning a blog that contains some very racist attitudes.
We can pretend America no longer has major problems about race, but I think we all know deep down that we're just lying to ourselves.
How can we start having a positive dialogue about racial attitudes in America?
Know-it-all: You're insane. (Although I do agree with you about GW.)
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
We need to start with our children. Schools have become very diverse (my sons kindergarten class includes hispanic, arab, black, white, asian, ) what is really important is that we don't display any feelings of "differences" or especially any feelings of hate in front of children. Unfortunately, many adults are so set in their beliefs that we can't change their minds. Our kids are a clean slate and hatred is a learned behavior, so this is our chance to end racism for future generations.
- elliottLv 41 decade ago
"I" never have disillusioned myself that race is no longer an issue.
This country,is as you very well know, steeped in racism. I don't believe it will ever go away. It is taboo and politically incorrect to discuss it anymore. I believe this is a partial part of the problem. Many people are afraid to talk about it because they will get sued, killed, or stereotyped for it. Even fired or assaulted.
This country needs to confront it though I think. It needs to take a good long look at itself in the mirror.
- Know-it-allLv 41 decade ago
Damn the discussion. We've had enough. Time has come to divide the US into seperate nations for the blacks, the hispanics, and the whites.
Just like they are going to do in Iraq for the shia, the sunni and the kurds. Things were just fine before GW came along!
- ekleberryLv 44 years ago
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