Have you ever made a racist statement.?

Interesting question as some groups are particularly sensitive, and it is difficult to say or think about their culture or anything else relating to them without THEM thinking that you are racist.

So do you mean have I said something overtly racist or just a criticism of a culture which might be taken, because it is derogatory of the culture, as racist.

I suppose the answer is yes on both counts though, because I actually said I feel certain racial groups are quite sensitive, so I suppose I'm a racist for that.

I agree with Traveler - I never know if what I'm about to say would be construed as racist so I tend to be overly conscientious about what I say. Funny thing is I hear things I would never even consider saying out loud in the types of shows where you would think they would go out of their way to be racially conscious (sitcoms for example). Makes me think I'm the one being too sensitive.

Absolutely. But there's nothing deeper. I just say whatever and realize it was a racist comment. Doesn't happen too often though( maybe once every few years). So then I just think of what I said and laugh at how stupid it was.

I never have, but I've always been terrified of making one by mistake or if I got really angry or drunk or something. I don't know why this is, because I honestly don't think that I'm racist. Maybe it's just fear of embarrassment.

Nope,cuz I don't really see what people will benefit of saying racist statments except hurting others.....which I don't like doing.

Well if you subscribe to La Raza's view of the world I'd have to say yes, everyday.

Once, when I was 6 and didn't know what I was saying.