In general, why is modern society so quick to cry "racism"?

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It is a cop out but being of dark skin - it has become more visible in places that you wouldn't expect, but social media doesn't help...

Why is there racism, because this country is full of such liberal puke whiny people who should just get knocked on their a--es and stomped on a little. The truth is, be it known now, that during SEAL T-6's height, that you just took off your blouse, went out back and duked it out no matter what the ranks were with no fear of repercussions or disciplinarian actions of any kind. There was just kind of a general rule not to let your alligator mouth overload your hummingbird a--! I know most of the military doesn't have as close a camaraderie as some other group members but this was an easy way to settle things which the liberal pukes in our society wouldn't stand for. Everyone should be able to be reasonable and respect one another but there will come times when someone might just need an attitude adjustment. Racism is just a fact of life and will never change no matter what authority requires others not to do it. People have to gain respect not have someone else telling others to respect them because that is the way they want it. People need to get over the whining and get people to respect them by their actions or they will never fit in and be accepted! As John Wayne so aptly said, "Life is hard, harder if you're stupid". Become a member, not an agitator if you wish to fit in. You might find life much better instead of having the poor me victim attitude.

Racism is a "heat word." It silences all discussion, as does "sexism," "homophobe," and other similar terms.

Modern society is more intolerant of having serious discussions that time demands. Rather than discuss and come to a consensus between differing opinions on any given subject, there is a demand that only one opinion is the "right" one on any given subject. Rather than have any discussion, anything - especially when it comes to cultural differences - gets wrapped in the banner of racism. I've seen this on the community college campus where I teach. It is infuriating when even lousy behavior is excused under the guidelines of "You're only pointing this out because of your white privilege!" Yes, even white students have called me a racist or bigoted.

"Racist" is being used as a call-out for anything someone doesn't fully understand but has no desire to have an honest discussion about. It's simply a tool - a club used to silence discussion or opposition. A free society must have open and honest conversations without silencing or stigmatizing opposing viewpoints. Sadly, we are on the cusp of outlawing "politically charged" opposing viewpoints.

The words "racism" and "racist" have been stretched to the point where it is now racist for me to expect students to submit assignments ON TIME. I've been called a racist and bigot because I expect students to submit work using standard English grammar and spelling rules (no, I am not joking). I have also been called a racist and bigot and "BOOMER" for enforcing the college's academic integrity and honesty standards.

As American culture deteriorates even further, soon, everything with a standard will become even more racist and bigoted.

It’s easier to pass your failures as to not your fault. “Why were you late?” “My alarm clock didn’t wake me up.” “Why didn’t you answer your phone?” “ I had it plugged in a different room” I get it. When people were children, and they got in trouble, they didn’t have the social skills needed to overcome the trouble. So they created an excuse. If left untethered, or even encouraged that is what the child learns works and continues to use it till the day it doesn’t or they die. I know people in their late 60’s and 70’s who don’t or won’t accept personal responsibility for what they do or fail to do. It’s sad. Politicians are recognizing this and using it to their advantage. People often choose the easy way over the hard way, never realizing that the easy way gets you in more trouble than the hard way.

I believe that it's easier to let other people think for you, than think for yourself.
Ignorance and laziness.

Sticks and stones. You know what woman Marines are called? Consider the source. F them

The generations today could never have went through the garbage we went through. Everyone is so sensitive to everything. If you black, fat or ugly, someone is going to always say something. Own what you are and wear it. Quit turning everything into a fight. FOR WHAT!!!

Well put

Do we even know what racism is? It's when one race purposely does something to oppress another race based on their skin color. I grew up in the south and I can tell you times when blatant racism was thrown in my face. In high school in the mid 80's, I submitted an application to work as a bagger at a local independent grocery store. The white lady I gave it to threw the application into the trash right in my face. She didn't even wait until I left the store. I ended up getting a job as a school bus driver and I had 2 white supervisors and they were the absolute best. So you ask why people cry racism? Because it still exists. On the flip side of that you have to ask why are some people quick to use race to their benefit? Like calling the cops on a person of color because that person of color calls them out on something that has absolutely nothing to do with race. Reference the white woman in Central Park who called the police on a black man who was bird watching. When he told her she wasn't allowed to walk her dogs in that particular area she called the NYPD and said she was being harassed and threatened by a black man. There's video of it. Also, look at how some politicians restructure a voting district to make it more advantageous for them to win while harming those who live there. Stopping early voting. Not allowing certain venues to be voting centers. The list goes on. You see, it's easy to make some of the comments that have been made when you're brought up in a society where you're given the answers to the test because of your skin color. Make no mistake about it people, racism still exists. I don't agree with the "race card" being thrown down like the Big Joker at a Saturday afternoon game of Spades, but racism is still here. You can't act like something doesn't exist or say it's not cool to call it out when you haven't been on the receiving end of it.