Imus and Nappy-headed-ho's

[Shawnee123]

No, it's about a person choosing to use a term deemed offensive by a group and what the repercussions should be, and in what cases those repercussions should be employed.

[DanaC]

Sorry, I wasn't talking about the radio guy....I was talking about merc's insistence on referring to African-Americans as negros.

[piercehawkeye45]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

I am not complaining about not being able to say a word. Yes, I have the balls to say it to anyone anywhere to their face. I assure you that I will say anything I have said here to anyone in person.

I wasn't trying to make it a challenge but if you are really telling the truth then I have a little more respect for you. I know of a lot of white that will talk shit about how they are getting the short end of the stick but once a minority shows up, change their views to the other side.

The fact that there is a double standard among blacks that no one wants to address is the issue. You can't have it both ways and ever expect advancement and equal treatment. I am all for ending racism. I want to see negros step up and admit and deal with it as well instead of exploiting this case, the Duke case, the Brawley case, and all other cases where people went over board in an attempt to make something huge out of an issue to further an agenda on race.

I don't have a problem with acknowledging the problem but it is when we start calling white and black racism equal when I have the problem. They are completely different and different types of racism, white is proactive while minority is reactive. That means black racism is caused by white racism.

Also, if you want to get into it, most of black racism against whites is made by whites. Record companies, white, basically make the songs for the black rappers nowadays so it is the whites that promoting black racism against whites to make money.

And about the negro comment, I have heard many blacks find that very offensive. You don't have to say African American but just say black. Negro is too close to n****r.

[piercehawkeye45]

Whoops, double post, delete this please.

[Shawnee123]

Also, if you want to get into it, most of black racism against whites is made by whites. Record companies, white, basically make the songs for the black rappers nowadays so it is the whites that promoting black racism against whites to make money.

I strongly urge you to re-read the column Beestie pointed to.

[Hyoi]

I want an apology. Not sure what for, but it sure as hell seems like everyone else is getting one, so I want one, too.

And, I want bunny rabbits on my bib.

[DanaC]

Sorry Hyoi.

[duck_duck]

Not long ago rosie o'donald made fun of chinese people and she didn't apologise nor was she kicked off of the view for it. So why is this man being condemned and she wasn't?

[Hyoi]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Sorry Hyoi.

And the bunny rabbits ?

[glatt]

the apology is never enough, is it?

[DanaC]

And the bunny rabbits ?

I ate them. They made a great stew.

[Griff]

At the risk of further reperations:

[duck_duck]

After watching monty python and the holy grail, I don't think I would want rabbits :p

[piercehawkeye45]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I strongly urge you to re-read the column Beestie pointed to.

I did. It makes a good point but only covers one of the many problems regarding this larger issue. To think that all of the minorities problems are minorities' fault is just as stupid as saying that all of it is from white supremacy. But while the article does make a very valid point on how this shouldn't be a big deal it has nothing to do with the point I am trying to make.

I think everyone here can agree that all of this controversy and talks of double standard is receiving too much attention because it isn't that big of a deal. But where is the controversy whenever a double standard happens against blacks or other minorities? How many topics on here are from white supremacy screwing over the lower class and other minorities? Do we see that as normal or do we think that they have progressed enough and we should stop worrying about it now?

The thought of only talking about the double standard against whites proves that we have an even deeper standard against minorities by not further fighting for their rights. There is still racism in this country and world and no matter how much we want to push it aside, we have to fight this battle to the end. We should work together to get rid of this monster, not fight against each other for it.

[DanaC]

The thought of only talking about the double standard against whites proves that we have an even deeper standard against minorities by not further fighting for their rights. There is still racism in this country and world and no matter how much we want to push it aside, we have to fight this battle to the end. We should work together to get rid of this monster, not fight against each other for it.

Well said Pierce. The battle against bigotry and racism is far from won.