I wish that every racist white person could be black for 1 week

[RIZZO]

I see some valid points being made here on both sides but I have to wonder why so many people here are so quick to say more blacks are more racist against whites than whites against blacks.First, I do not know the class of people you have for friends, but I have friends who are all educated and motivated and we sure as hell do not sit around and yell about the whiteman .I have not time for that and we all are about making more money and starting businesses of our own and investing,family life, ALL POSITIVE STUFF! No time for blaming the white man for my so called troubles, I am going to retire at 45 or 50 with a fat nest egg and living well with no worries in the world.We motivate each other and keep new ideas flowing and INVEST OUR MONEY! If some of you,white or black just invested instead of buying new rims for your cars and suv's and stopped all the impulse buying you would be shocked at what you would accomplish in a short time!!

 

[VicTusDeuS]

I think everyone should be held accountable to the same standards. That would eliminate any confusion in job placement, school etc etc. Anybody that thinks differently is just looking for reasons to blame another race for their own troubles. The more equal we treat each other, the more equality there is in our society,

 

[smallmovesal]

but who's to say the way mainstream society lives is actually suitable to the lifestyle another culture is not used to...? i don't think it's fair that we should hold up mainstream society as a standard for people whose ways of life we have interrupted and screwed up by basically the mainstream. i think there needs to be some sort of means of finding a common ground respectfully but i also think that in order to do that you have to get to a place where that can be done while maintaining the cultural well-being of the people outside of the mainstream.

 

[Wfabrizio]

Smallmovesal......Danielson.....

THANK YOU.

You both have put into writing exactly what I intended by this post. It's just too bad that most cannot see it the same way.

It will one day be right for everyone. I just hope that day comes soon.

 

[The Varnsen]

If you´re a black man and you´re capable, people won´t lay you off because of your race.
If you´re a white man and you´re capable, people won´t lay you off because of your race.

It works the 2 ways: Black people will say its racism, white peeps will say its affirmative action... Its the same thing most of the times: an excuse!

Look at the Syllicon Valley... From what i read most of the workers there (or at least a very big percentage) are chinese and indians (from India)... I don´t see afirmative action or racism there...

 

[The Varnsen]

It isn´t english

 

[gymnpoppa]

To All Venters

Those of you offering limited experiences/situations with other races.....I don't see where it qualifies anyone to judge an entire race.....the only way to see the life of another race is to view it in their shoes....completely. I lived in Mallorca (Spain for those who haven't traveled) for about 2 years.....and traveled throughout Europe...which doesn't qualify me as walking in their shoes....but it will open your eyes....racism is a global entity....but in the US....it is a powerful subcurrent that encourages hateful, uninformed, shortsighted, mean...hateful ways.....uses up a lot of energy..negative energy...but then again what doesn't in this country.....media....FBI, spies, presidents, Mike Tyson....Lyle Alzado....OJ, Rodney King.....Terry Nichols...Timothy Mcveigh....Dahmer.....presidential ballots.....corruption.....etc.....these are the daily headlines.....this country shapes the way we think everyday....with no emphasis on correcting wrongs......the Indians.....years of oppressions..... and they were here first.....where is the justification for them.......and their situation....where is the effort to actually live better.....and see why we can't get along....such a shame......what is the standard solution for those who don't want things to get better? Get the hell out! Or that is just the way it is....I ain't gonna change...the hell with them....or it will never change.....the hell with them.....everyone should just look in the mirror and see if they are actually doing the right thing to make things better.....

 

[Slice of Peach2]

I agree 100%, GP!!!!

 

[gymnpoppa]

Uh Clam

That still won't get it done....you were what? for how many years? come on.....surely you have more to add than that....... Some of the things said here sound more like excuses...even the reasons do......

 

[Slice of Peach2]

i was a black woman for five years so i feel i am qualified to judge.

That is so not funny!