Posted on Jul 20, 2018
Can a statement be demonstrably, factually true & correct, yet at the same time be racist?
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Thought question that came to mind the last time I heard a rabid talking head accuse an opponent of racism to shut down or win a discussion.
Keep in mind the actual definition of racism and give an example if you can.
Thanks much for any time you give this.
Keep in mind the actual definition of racism and give an example if you can.
Thanks much for any time you give this.
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Rascism is the belief that a person's worth is reflected in the color of their skin. Discrimination is an act founded on that belief. Inasmuch as Jews are treated as a race, the following example is responsive to your request. I had a black soldier who took an immediate dislike to a new member of my command. I tended to ignore such things unless my sergeants couldn't handle them. However, this young black approached me and complained that the Jew was one of those who killed Jesus. I suppose that nothing offended me more than the fact that he thought I might sympathize with his belief.
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CPT Jack Durish
MSgt George Cater - Prejudice is influenced only partly by intelligence, mostly by belief
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It is a political tactic used by the Left when they are losing an argument. Same with any other PC term they toss out. Bottom
line- We have lost the ability to debate. I could say Affirmation Action is racist. That will surely make alarm bells go off. But think about it- it is a statement and a policy. The statement will offend those that believe in a certain philosophy. Others like myself believe that we are all the same regardless of social/economic/demographic considerations and everyone will be measured on the same scale. I'd ask this question in response: what happened to MLK's I have a dream speech. Have we failed to learn the lessons of the past?
line- We have lost the ability to debate. I could say Affirmation Action is racist. That will surely make alarm bells go off. But think about it- it is a statement and a policy. The statement will offend those that believe in a certain philosophy. Others like myself believe that we are all the same regardless of social/economic/demographic considerations and everyone will be measured on the same scale. I'd ask this question in response: what happened to MLK's I have a dream speech. Have we failed to learn the lessons of the past?
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I can say it and will, Affirmation Action is systemically racist. It presupposes that all people of color do not have the ability to succeed on their own merits.
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Cpl (Join to see) One quote I like is that It is the soft bigotry of low expectations.
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PO3 Dale S. You are correct. As I stated, the Left cannot win the war of ideas so they resort to name calling. The 'conflict' we are seeing today is because those on the Right are calling the Left on all their years of BS. Which is why Trump, like him or not, is liked because he shoves it back in their smug faces and it's driving them nuts.
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