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

2016-06-29T04:41:59-04:00

I see links on RallyPoint all the time. Brexit, politics, Red Cross posters, officer-involved shootings... it used to be that if you were a conspiracy theorist, you were the only weirdo in the room. Now, it's like having tattoos... everyone's got 'em. Why does the general public latch on to racism as the root cause of so many issues?

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Jun 29 at 2016 4:42 AM

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They're ignorant.

Response by SPC Kirk Gilles made Jun 29 at 2016 5:19 AM

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It's a Nuke. Stops you cold. You have to defend the apparent indefensible which doubled your racism quotient. Has anyone survived a Racist label? Remember Jimmy The Greek? It started with him. Took him out. No one since has survived the label. It's everyone's Achilles heel. Nothing can save you either. "But my friend is (Insert race, gender, orientation)" doesn't cut it.

Response by LCpl William Perry made Jun 29 at 2016 6:55 AM

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My belief is that that this issue has always been around but as of now it appears more apparent. One possible cause is due to the new PC concept being over taught in colleges many of the people on the receiving end of racial accusations are bending over backwards in fear they are committing a social err and it will reflect bad on their personal and social endeavors. Knowing this some groups and people are pushing subjects further then they ever would have 20 years ago. We also see the concept of what I refer to as generation "entitlement" that has many of the younger people using this as tactic to get something for free. They want respect and to be seen by others as superior but without the effort to earn it. This can apply not only to racism but in other areas of life as well. I will close by stating racism is alive and needs to be address but to have a cloud of false accusations to get something for free only clouds where the real issue needs to addressed. Thank you and great question SSG....Semper Fi brother!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 8:04 AM

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Sometimes its a contributing factor in a situation and sometimes its not, but when it could be a possible factor it seems easier to pick at than other things. If you don't like a policy and you can spin that it has a racist undertone that's going to be an easy way to get people to agree with you because I think most people agree that racism is bad. Is it a factor in all the situations its brought up in? I don't think so but it give the media or people with an agenda a good angle on something that might otherwise not be some big story. So I think there is some things that are and sometimes its just injected into the story to make more out of it. Also, everyone has their biases and see things differently so I doubt we will ever all agree on it.

Response by SGT David T. made Jun 29 at 2016 8:06 AM

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We do need to recognize that actual racism does still exist and needs to be confronted. The problem with the way things are now is that things that are not racist are being labeled as such simply because the individual opposes it. Personally I think this mentality is going to end up creating far more problems then it solves. If things that are not racist are continually labeled as such, eventually no one is going to pay attention to it anymore and when something actually racist crops up it will be ignored. Think back to the story about the little boy who cried wolf.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 8:22 AM

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Short answer... because it is easier to blame others. Long answer... see below.

In today's society it is easy to be hurt by words. Words are scary and they hurt just as much as sticks and stones do. Additionally, with the invention of smart phones and the accessibility of mass media nothing can he hidden anymore. We have become a society that if something is not to our liking then we can yell and scream to get the attention we think we deserve. And if we yell loud enough or long enough then someone is going to give into us. We are nothing but spoiled children lacking any discipline. Before these inventions it was much harder to bring attention to the masses as quickly as it is now. Now we are able to loudly voice our opinions to a much larger audience with little interference.

I am an immigrant, not a child of immigrants or a second or third generation American. I am an immigrant. My parents and I came to the US in 1982 when I was 6 and brought me along for the ride. I didn't become a U.S. citizen until 2006. I have worked hard to make it where I am and I never once cried racism or any disadvantage. I have an accent, I have trouble pronouncing and spelling English words, I have occasionally had difficulties with other American "norms". But, I overcame. Nothing was handed to me like so many others. I attribute this hard work to giving me the resources to work beyond my difficulties to achieve something for myself. I could have let the elementary school kids that made fun of me for wearing glasses or for my accent or for not being American get the better of me. A teacher told me and my parents that I was better suited to work in manual labor because of my lack of my academic skills. I worked to make something out of what I had. I love the military and one of the reason I love it so much is because I believe with every fiber of my being that it is the only organization that has come closest to MLK's "I Have A Dream." I have risen to where I am not because I am male or female; White, Black, Hispanic, Asian etc. I have risen to where I am not because I was born into the right family or went to the right school. I have risen to where I am not because of someone I or my family knows or because we contributed to the right political candidate. I have gotten here because I worked my butt off. Don't tell me "Can't" because I CAN and don't tell me "Don't" because I WILL. We are responsible for ourselves and our actions not someone else. Only I can limit myself.

It would have been too easy for me to give in and cry racism and blame others for my lot in life. The current movement of only certain lives mattering is something truly disturbing to me. It is in essence saying "I matter or you matter but, this other person does not matter." What is wrong with this picture? I think I matter. I think you matter. At the end of the day we are all human and we all bleed the same color - red. We need to take responsibility for our actions and quit blaming it on something other than the root problem - us. It is always easier to blame someone else other than ourselves. Until we, as a society, quit doing so it will just cause the division to grow ever wider. We need to toughen up and quit getting hurt over over what others say of us.

It can summed up by the following words available on a poster on Ranger Up (dot) com. In full disclosure I have edited it for content as I wouldn't want to hurt someone's feelings by having put a curse word on this site. Actually, I find it ironic as I just ranted on this in the first paragraph.

Most people never have to do anything truly hard their entire lives. Their idea of overcoming adversity is to pull an all-night study session, or to work a little overtime, or not be able to afford the leopard-skin pants they’ve always wanted and actually have to save for something. Rather than get the instant gratification for their every need not being attended to. Kids aren’t allowed to lose so there is a trophy for everyone. Hurtful words are now being equated to physical violence, which is comical. We go to war and only .45 percent of the population answers the call over eleven years. There is no rise in taxes to cover the two wars we were engaged in so the average citizen doesn’t suffer at all.

Increasingly, we’re told that we are the smartest, most handsome, most amazing people in the whole wide world. Even if we haven’t done a g**damn thing to earn that status.

In short, people have no idea what sacrifice looks like anymore. Then when their given the tiniest window into the military world and they see kids reaching physical exhaustion, getting yelled at, getting emotionally brought down, they just see cruelty. They don’t see the value, because they don’t know what we know.

That toughness is earned. It has to be earned. You can be naturally smart and naturally athletic. You can be born with every advantage. But when you’re getting shot at, none of that matters. All that matters is the work you’ve put in, the skill you’ve acquired, and your willingness to fight though it all and never quit, no matter what.

In that moment and that moment alone, can you realize the futility of the participation trophy. It’s first place or nothing.

Warriors are not born. They are made through hard work, suffering, and sacrifice.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 8:24 AM

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In my humble opinion, it's all about the drama. We as a society love our drama. Drama makes money, and there very few things that promote drama like sexism, racism, and conspiracies.

Response by Col Rebecca Lorraine made Jun 29 at 2016 8:25 AM

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Interesting question. Those who are "minorities" feel that they continue to not have the same opportunities as whites in America. Although race is not an accurate reflection of humans, we continue to separate individuals by the color of their skin. Although there are laws giving everyone equal rights, there are many groups and individuals who consider themselves superior. As we are more aware through media and education of the amazing diversity of humans at the DNA level, unless you have over 2 % Neanderthal in your DNA, you are mostly a homosapien. Society in American is a reflection of great diversity and we need to tag it somehow. Change racism to diversity, ethnicity, or sanctioned bigotry! Even calling someone a minority is pretty offensive IMHO. I also believe there is ignorance, socialization issues, continued lack of integration, fear mongering

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 9:31 AM

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It is a quick way to stop the discussion. The current trend is to ignore and even prevent other persons' opinions from even being brought out into the open. It is a selfish methodology and counter to the ideals of our country.
Examples: BLM happens and all those that say instead that All Lives Matter are racist, Trump says we need to vet Muslims entering the country is racist (even though Islam is not a race), etc...

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Jun 29 at 2016 9:43 AM

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It is the new PC. The press eats it up...

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 10:36 AM

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Violentliberalism is the new face of racism

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 10:38 AM

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Because it is way easier to blame racism than to do a self reflection.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 11:19 AM

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It is the one word that will get anyone to back off a situation or debate in the quickest way possible over the fear that the public will see them as racist.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Jun 29 at 2016 11:25 AM

2016-06-29T11:25:11-04:00

Great question. The whole racism issue has been way too politicized and generalized. The term racism has been used in many circumstances that I don't believe are actually racist. Because the word has been used way to often in many circumstances, it has been watered down.

First of all, its human nature to prefer to be around like minded folks. That may or may not have anything to do with the color of someone's skin. Is that racist to think that way? I don't think so, but many may not agree with me.

I think that a lot of those differences are more cultural based then race based. Different cultures have different priorities. I may not like a certain group of folks based on their actions. Because they may have a different color of skin than me, I may be perceived as racist because I am judging them or am critical of their actions.

My biggest issue is that some folks call you racist just for asking the question. Its important, that as people, we can discuss our issues rationally and try to see things from others points of view. But if we cant even have the discussion, then we will get nowhere.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 11:48 AM

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Because it's a way for people to silence their opponents.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 1:09 PM

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Short answer: It works.

Long answer: It has become all too easy to blame someone else when you are in the wrong (or equally wrong as the other person) under the guise of "they hurt my feelings," or "they were discriminating against me." Political Correctness is a poison that has seeped into our society and is destroying us from the inside out, just as sure as rattlesnake venom. And due to everyone's death grip on PC mannerisms, race and gender are the two hot topics that have worked up, down and sideways because they have historic precedent. In our Nation's past, both race and gender were the source of the biggest forms of oppression and discrimination. And because of this historic precedent, it is easy to claim such discrimination with a "old dogs/new tricks" mentality. Because of the fact that it has worked so well in the past, it has become the go-to, because people now know that their cries will be met with sympathy (either public or judicial).

Response by SSG David Lewis made Jun 29 at 2016 2:28 PM

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An allegation of"Racism" immediately works to silence an opponent in an argument or dispute, no matter how wrong, or right the accuser...you can't prove that you aren't a racist (It is always impossible to prove a negative). The word "racism" gives power to the accuser...the power is waning, however, as people realize that race-baiting ( making untrue allegations of racism) is a racist technique.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 2:36 PM

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Because racism is still do prevalent in society. Maybe not as overt as the 60s, but still there under the surface

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 5:10 PM

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Because in todays society, people always look at the problem and not for a solution. But to cry racism over every little thing they see or hear, to me, is a crock of you know what.. who has time to protest? I have a job and a family to take care of.. I don't have time to be racist. I love my fellow brothers and sisters with whom I have served.
To me, the best thing about being in the military is that no one cares who you worship, who you love, the color of your skin or how you choose to live your life, just so long as we can count on you on the battlefield.

Response by CSM Thomas McGarry made Jun 29 at 2016 6:42 PM

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Because it's easy to blame racism for many problems such as job advancement etc. Not to say that racism doesn't exist because it certainly does. In my military career I will say I've met soldiers who play the race card when they are subject to some negative feedback or punishment. Ive also known some NCOs who would not do the right think in disciplining certain troops because they were afraid of being called racists. In my 36 year military career I will state I've met many fine soldiers of all races and still call many of them friends even in my retirement.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2016 1:02 AM

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Modern society is not. Certain segments of it and organizations within it definitely are.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2016 9:07 AM

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I would also like to add that people (especially in our country) have become sheep to the media. If they see it on TV or the Internet, they assume it's true, and respond accordingly. And when the media encourages segregation (by making specifications like "So-and-so is leading the Black vote" or "even referring to things as a color-community), the flock only perpetuates it and aggravates the issue.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2016 3:33 PM

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Because they are morons. This is the automatic response, promulgated by teachers and staff, even. Case in point, the Mexican POA in Texas.

Response by SSG Stephan Pendarvis made Jun 30 at 2016 3:54 PM

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Racism....is still a side effect..of the real problem that plagues us as humans. We cry racism because it is easy. We feel offended when somehting happens to us and instead of looking at the truth...we cry racism...we use it as a weapon to cause people to back down. The problem is how do we distinguish between an actual cry of racism and the one who is crying wolf because he is butthurt? And it really comes down to the situation at hand. This a case by case subject and cannot be easily discussed in general terms.

And the real problem we have as people will always come down to individual ego....

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2016 5:17 PM

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its the easy way out

Response by PO1 Jack Howell made Jul 1 at 2016 1:28 PM

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I think that it's due in part to the media and others (i.e. Al Sharpton). I also think that it's because that people have forgotten what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said in his 'I Have a Dream' speech. What's worse is that most people in our country don't care about the instantaneous cries of racism (i.e. Freddie Gray, even though all of the officers were not the same race). Another problem is that it's the first thing that people fall back on when something doesn't go their way. Until these things are addressed, this problem will continue.

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Mar 13 at 2017 12:10 PM

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I wish more people would fight back and prove their accusers as wrong or bigoted themselves. Maybe these bullies who cry Racism would stop it if they knew they might be called out for saying it!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Mar 13 at 2017 12:52 PM

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They weren't brought up with thick skin, or tougher morals.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2017 8:49 PM

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It's the quickest way to stop the conversation. Snowflakes don't want to debate because they are afraid of anyone who holds an opinion counter to their own.

Response by SFC George Smith made Mar 13 at 2017 10:43 PM

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any thing that the Liberals and Progressives and Democrats are Offended By Is Racist...

Response by SGT Steve Hines-Saich B.S. M.S. Cybersecurity made Aug 4 at 2019 9:40 PM

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I take a different approach here I think some are seeing the result of a systemic issue that was never really fixed. We allowed slavery, Jim Crow, Lynchings, the other side of the tracks stop and frisk you make it.....et al to be accepted. Just because everyone else was doing it or it was the way of society does not make it right. The struggle is real what I mean by that is: I am a biracial man who has hate on both sides. What we should do is have those in office now and evaluate how they can address it this in our systems now and weed it out.

Reparations has been brought up but many do not like that idea: I would ask us to consider the work out in by slaves with no pay or rights;the family and country that grew rich of the labor and how a lot of them may still hold power and notoriety now. I’m short racism is a systematic issue never fully fixed.

Response by SSG Terrence Griffin made Apr 6 at 2020 7:20 AM

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Because it still exist buddy

Response by SSG Eric Blue made Aug 10 at 2023 1:04 AM

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Could it be because racism is so interwoven into the fabric of our society? Even more so in our Armed Services?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2023 9:10 AM

2023-08-10T09:10:22-04:00

So quick? wtf! It is a reality, only the racist see it that way...

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Aug 10 at 2023 1:17 PM

2023-08-10T13:17:28-04:00

It's a "convenient," way to do a couple of things. One, it makes the person being accused stop and think about their actions/conduct which may or may not be valid. Two, it taints the person being accused of racism, whether true or not. In short, it's the blame game and may or may not be legitimate.
For false accusations, there should be some cost to the accuser and that rarely, if ever, happens. For true accusations, there is probably always a cost to the racist actions/conduct, at least to their reputation and thus, credability as to future events.
Today, offending someone is all too easy. It seems people (regardless of race) are EXPECTING, or anticipating being offended; maybe even HOPING to be offended. It's insanity. It's unhealthy and it's extremely divisive.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2023 1:52 PM

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Some Democrats have flipped the script. Nobody says it's racist when President Biden would say in his election campaign, you ain't black, if you don't vote Democrat! Now there is reverse racism, the people who are playing victim now pounce on any African American who happens to be a Republican. The Democrats often lie saying they're into diversity, equity and inclusion but then when you have someone like Senator Tim Scott running for president, or any other Republican candidate or hold of office are often called token, house negro, the dreaded n-word by African Americans themselves! That's why presidential candidates Larry Elder made the movie Uncle Tom.

So it is our duty to explain to the radical left that calling somebody of the same race as yours a bad word because they happen to be on a different political party, you're insinuating that they don't have a brain and that they're a prop or a token, or the black face of white supremacy or some other stupid statement that doesn't make any sense!

Yes, I'm talking to you leftist hypocrite angry MSNBC commentator Joy Reid!

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They went totally crazy when lieutenant governor Sears was a Republican. They put her down even though she has her own business was a prior service Marine. They were calling her Uncle Tom and a bunch of other bad names.

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Response by MSG Thomas Currie made Aug 10 at 2023 4:46 PM

2023-08-10T16:46:11-04:00

Why? Because it is easy!

We live in a society that loves quick easy answers -- and tagging someone or something with a label makes it easy to either deal with it or ignore it.

Racist, Nazi, Socialist, Liberal, Right-winger, *-phobe, are all easy ways to dismiss someone as being beneath any consideration. None of these labels require any proof, none of these labels require any thought beyond "I disagree with you"

Response by LTC Jorge Cordero made Aug 27 at 2023 7:39 AM

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In the early 70s I was denied an apartment because I'm Puerto Rican, I was also followed around in a very nice department stored by security. In the early 80s I was stationed at Fort Bragg and we were given a briefing on people of color and the local sheriffs. We were reminded that we are now south of the mason dixie line and not to draw the attention of local law enforcement especially if you are Black or Latino. Yes this was the 80s. So to answer your question, probably because it has been a "root cause" for so long and perhaps since the racist have been giving permission to come out more, those that are discriminated against feel they must do the same.

Response by MSgt James "Buck" Buchanan made Sep 3 at 2023 8:13 PM

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Because it's popular and quickly gains press attention which brings pressure against those trying to honestly deal with real issues.

Response by SMSgt Steve Woofter made Sep 10 at 2023 6:38 PM

2023-09-10T18:38:38-04:00

I’ve seen it work all ways. But there is some historical context to race and how people are “labeled” in this country. Also, people have played the race card for over 200 years, so this is not new (just depends on which side of the aisle you might be).
That said, if you are doing the right thing, particularly as a leader (ie SSGT), it will work out. Do right by US Army regulations, do right by being a human, and document, document and document. If you’re doing right, you wont mind being questioned. At times, it may be uncomfortable and tough, but if you’ve done your due and have your documentation (good and bad) together, things will work out.
That’s my two cents having served as an NCO as a grunt, my SNCO experience in the Air Force, and through my civilian career.

Response by SGT John Schmelzkopf made Sep 11 at 2023 2:41 AM

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Oh, now you've done it, you got me started now, my favorite topic. OK, let's start with our CiC during Campaign,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBQ4PAT1hTg
I went, 8th grade on to a mostly Black Schools about 1960's till ARMY. The Racism, Black on Black was as bad against those that didn't Play the Game, and tried to learn in School, hung out with their friends who happened to be "white" (hate that word as a Race descriptor also). When Nam shut down a few of us who had served together, ended up at Fort WeGotcha, AZ, well Race Relations were not the best of times then. Brothers who had seen Combat together bond, Willi, from Alabama, was part of our Pack, he got crap on occasion, but would not allow the BS. He became Battalion Race Relations NCO, also, another Story. Why is it, you lose your Rights to free speech as a Black Person if you have Conservative Leanings? national security adviser (2001-05) and secretary of state (2005-09), Condoleezza Rice, Col West, Herman Cain, Sen Scott and on and on.
Yes, there is still Racism and it has erased much of the progress made due to the Race Baiters such as the "Rev" Al Sharpton in recent years!
I always look at people as what they are, respect Cultural differences, but reserve my right to call it as I see it. If someone is a jerk, dirt bag I move on but will be Blunt if pushed, I believe in "Live and let live", but also expect same from others

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Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Sep 11 at 2023 10:03 AM

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Because when the left has no more legitimate arguments or facts they claim racism, sexism, mysoginism, narccisist, homophobe or whatever other moniker sticks cause that is what people remember. Sad state of affairs.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2023 11:09 AM

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They want to silence and discredit their opponents.

Response by GySgt Charles O'Connell made Sep 11 at 2023 8:53 PM

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Racism is an issue, but then again, it has been an issue, in all societies, throughout history. It has taken different levels and forms, but in the history I've studied one group of people has looked down on another group of people for a myriad of reasons throughout history.
I don't think racism is more prevalent in todays society, at least in the U.S., than say when I was a kid in the 60's. We've come a long way, but as mankind is still in the evolutionary process, we've miles yet to travel.
Why is it a rally cry?? I suppose it depends on who is doing yelling. I didn't get the job, cause I'm black, or I didn't get the job because I'm white. Maybe neither got the job because they just didn't meet the employers criteria. But instead of, Know yourself and seek self-improvement, it's easier to lay blame on the idea that racism was the factor.
It's an interesting question.

Response by SPC John Georges made Sep 12 at 2023 12:40 AM

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Because certain politicians and their party have normalized racism and bigotry, and at the very least, do not denounce it. I don't even need to identify their party, and you know.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2023 7:17 AM

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I call out racist people for saying and doing racist things. They don't like it very much when I do but that is on them, not me. We have people in this country who still don't think racism exists or don't think racism is a problem. I am actively anti-racist and will continue to be anti-racist until i draw my last breath.

Response by SGT James Hunsinger made Sep 12 at 2023 7:43 PM

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Because generally, Leftists have redefined it to really mean, anyone I disagree with and want to harm verbally. Now, it really has become meaningless thanks to their misuse and overuse of the term. Now many people take it with a grain of salt, which is a shame since true racism is sick.

Response by SSG Stacy Carter made Sep 14 at 2023 4:19 AM

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So, this was posted 7 years ago and it is just as valid today as it was then. I see this so often it makes me sick. Any time people do not agree with what you are saying they scream racism. Honestly it just proves that they cannot argue their opinions so they resort to one of the most offensive statements to try and shut you up.

Response by SPC Harold Decoteau made Sep 14 at 2023 10:48 AM

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The first 14 years of my life I was brought up as the son of a Marine,His veiws varired from the peer pressure of his peers and his up bring in the North...and I did hear him say some racial awakward thing about other races. But and I do mean But, He would never hesitate to help a fellow Marine or their family in time of stress.....He always believed that it was the person who mattered ,their worth and strength of duty,,not their color.....I picked up on "that" as a kid and an adult.....

But, Its Like everyone has two nipples.....and one is right

Response by SSG Steve Knox made Sep 14 at 2023 2:36 PM

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"If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you." - Jesus, the anointed One, see John 15:18, Amen. Please read and study John 15:17-27. Hate and "racism has nothing to do with the individual. It is all about who the individual chooses to follow. Walk in faith, speak in truth. Be blessed.

Response by Cpl Daniel Marcano made Sep 14 at 2023 3:17 PM

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Because it's so easy to cry about. It Takes away from the Whole problem cause one to just see oneside and not the whole story.. Deflection

Response by PFC Francine Fontana made Sep 15 at 2023 2:29 AM

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Todays Racism has everything to do with self-hatred and an inability of some people to take personal accountability.

Response by SGT Loren Hammons made Sep 15 at 2023 10:15 AM

2023-09-15T10:15:04-04:00

Because it is easier to yell racism at you opponents than to run on bad policies.

Response by SFC Jonathan Adams made Sep 15 at 2023 10:15 AM

2023-09-15T10:15:23-04:00

Because people see the "racist" label as the conversation ender. If you argue against it, you're racist, if you accept it, you're racist.

Response by Cpl Henry Busby made Sep 15 at 2023 10:20 AM

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Of course, everything is not racism, but as we see some mass murdering other citizens and their manifestos clearly state they are doing these dastardly deeds because of "racism", it is easy to be suspicious. Sadly, having made it into my 70th decade after living through Jim Crow and the fight for Civil Rights, plus as a Black man, having been judged more times than I can remember for nothing more than the color of my skin, and now seeing and hearing the same hateful rhetoric we heard back in the 60s and 70s, we definitely know that those hateful individuals are still among us.

Having witnessed and endured actual life-threatening racism, I believe that to just toss this around does a disservice to those who suffer actual racism. And honestly, if anyone says that it no longer exists, they are either willfully blind or lying to themselves. And sadly, serving one's country does not eliminate the stigma. It is easy for some to say, "JUST GET OVER IT!", when they have not experienced it. Certain things such as coming back to the world from Vietnam and being denied service while in uniform cannot easily be forgotten. That day back in 1969 was the saddest day of being a Marine. And perhaps many can't nor won't understand how that feels. Of course, it didn't stop me from being the husband, father and citizen that I am today, but it is something that I will never forget, and I can't and won't apologize for that, but I don't expect those who don't and won't understand to do so, but don't tell me how I am supposed to process my emotions concerning that horrid event.

Response by SMSgt Billy Gilliam made Sep 15 at 2023 12:06 PM

2023-09-15T12:06:56-04:00

Racism Not about the color one's skin It is about the power to rule over those you may consider inferior to yourself. Let me give you an example; Christianity, Abortion, slavery. Didn't the people who stormed congress want the power to rule? Consider. You may disagree with everything I have written and therefore consider yourself smarter than I. Don;t you think a real smart person like you should have the power to make a dumb ass live by your rules?

Response by SPC Tracy Charpentier made Sep 15 at 2023 3:32 PM

2023-09-15T15:32:41-04:00

I agree with SFC Settle in that its about blame, expounding on that however it is my belief that when folks cry racism (and I think if someone from the 30' or 40s were to appear today they might be appalled as to the absolute mis-use and abuse of the terminology) it stems from their inability or failure to look inward, either at themselves or their community, heritage or social grouping, and fix what's wrong with themselves and or within their own camps. It is much simpler, much easier to point the finger at someone else, it is also a huge cop-out. Same thing as farting at a party and pointing at someone else. I learned a long time ago this little tidbit from my grandmother...if someone doesn't like you, or if they think of you poorly, it doesn't matter why. Whether its because of your religion, heritage, your language or your race, it doesn't matter because what others think of you is none of your business. Quit wasting your time worrying about what others think of you and move on, find those align with your character, work at yourself, don't hate others because of their beliefs, we all have our own and someone along the way is not going to like your beliefs, and that's ok, go about your life and prove your worth through your own actions. You will be great if you strive to be so for yourself and not to be accepted by others because in the end its only you when you lay your head down at night and you had better like who you are.

Response by SMSgt Billy Gilliam made Sep 15 at 2023 3:51 PM

2023-09-15T15:51:41-04:00

L have read a lot comments on here other sites for over 30 years. As I approach 90 years of life it appears to me that a large part of our population are more inclined to favor Bullshit over facts.Jesus said "The truth shall set you free" But who wants the truth when three is bullshit more more in line with what one want to believe?

Response by SFC Art Robinson made Sep 16 at 2023 2:02 PM

2023-09-16T14:02:16-04:00

I see this was originally posted seven years ago = Pre-Trump = our former white supremacist in chief . . . With all he did to elevate the white supremacist fringe of the GOP to ruling the party (for example, hiring two rabid white supremacists as his senior advisors -- Bannon & Miller), I believe the question should now be "Why do so many (especially in the GOP) ignore the racism staring them in their face?" . . . IMHO . . .

Response by SFC Art Robinson made Sep 17 at 2023 1:10 PM

2023-09-17T13:10:13-04:00

testing

Response by SPC David C. made Sep 17 at 2023 2:23 PM

2023-09-17T14:23:40-04:00

In most cases it's because they don't want to acknowledge their own failures and NEED to blame someone else. In other cases its because they don't have real problems and responsibilities. They do, however, have plenty of time and nothing else to do. Racism absolutely exists, in EVERY culture, but it's not nearly as institutionalized as so many people want it to be.

Response by Sgt Ed Allen made Sep 23 at 2023 12:40 AM

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Because it is so damned easy and takes no effort. You don't have to do any research. It removes any need to have to find out the truth. In a word... laziness.

Response by MSgt Earl King made Sep 24 at 2023 11:09 PM

2023-09-24T23:09:01-04:00

I've made the following comment thru this thread, while watching a football game today a player made a outstanding run and someone shouted out...Look at that(N) run; outstanding catch and run but to some he was still just a (N).

Response by LTC Jorge Cordero made Sep 25 at 2023 6:24 AM

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As you can read from many of the comments here, because is was and still is the root cause for so many issues and problems in this country and many others.

Response by LTC Jorge Cordero made Sep 25 at 2023 10:12 AM

2023-09-25T10:12:05-04:00

She was one of the smartest persons in the room, but until this movie came out very few knew that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNK8FCFpmm4

Hidden Figures(2016) No more colored bathroom,no more white bathroom

Response by SGT Bill Braniff made Oct 3 at 2023 9:48 AM

2023-10-03T09:48:16-04:00

It is shoved down our throats daily. I personally thought we were the closest we would ever get to being free of racism before Obama became President. To me he instilled racism and brought it again to the forefront. It is sad, as there should be no such thing, but it is here and it will be awhile before it goes away again.

Response by CPT Jose A “Tony” Fernandez made Oct 11 at 2023 8:39 AM

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Wow!! “In general, in modern society,” sounds like a very wide-net to cast over any society! Of course, you probably conducted or read, a pretty extensive ethnographic research on the subject matter that helped you arrive at such conclusion. At least, you are not citing any research study on the matter. Which signals that you are probably speaking based-of of your own opinion. In my experience, for the most part, when someone claims racism, there’s a “ there-there.” I have also witnessed that some people make racist comments unaware or I might even say, un-intendedly ( maybe). Personally, I disagree with the premises of your argument.

Response by PO3 Lily Robertson made Oct 12 at 2023 1:12 AM

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I live and work in the Bay Area of California, which is one of the most liberal places in the US. Still, racism is prevalent. For example, a local news station recently dug into a claim that homes of black and brown families were being devalued on the market. One mixed race family got a very low sales estimate on their home, then after removing every culturally black article and photograph, they got a much higher estimate. This was only last year, and it turns out it's rampant.

Yes, in general, people have thinner skins than we had growing up. On the other hand, if everyone in the area is crying "Wolf!", you'll probably find the area covered in wolves. People have thinner skins because they're sick of putting up with being treated like less than people just because they aren't the old white boy patriarchy.

It's hard not to see racism everywhere when it's alive and well and being fed and coaxed out of the caves it was driven into before. There are too many who still think they deserve more and are better humans just because they're white to make these claims of racism wrong. Are some of them wrong? Of course. There are few absolutes in this world. Are most of these claims valid? From where i sit surrounded by it, yes. Yes, they are.

Response by CA Randall Hughes made Oct 12 at 2023 9:24 AM

2023-10-12T09:24:56-04:00

When i ended up in East Africa, and Kenya during The Iranian Hostage crises i realized All that Racism Baggage i had Brought with me , from The United State went out The window. As a White person in Equatorial Africa, i was Treated Well

Response by SFC James High made Oct 12 at 2023 9:45 AM

2023-10-12T09:45:05-04:00

The word itself has been weaponized so that where ever you throw it something blows up. It has become a trigger word for social media addicts to get their posts to go viral so they can feel as though their opinion matters. As a matter of fact, a lot of people don't even use the word correctly! Basically it comes down to the fact that people need someone or something to blame when something happens, and that is "Racism" so naturally anybody that is doing that something is a "Racist". Take me for example; I am from the Baby Boomer generation and I'm white so just for those reasons I am called a racist by people who don't even know who I am. Rant over!

Response by Col Dan Ketter made Oct 12 at 2023 9:31 PM

2023-10-12T21:31:33-04:00

Unfortunately, is a dog whistle that commands instant attention. Once accused no matter if true or not the individual (s) reputation is forever damaged. There is NO penalty for falsie accusing someone and no cost unlike the accused.

Response by Sgt Greg Nowark made Oct 13 at 2023 6:48 AM

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Because the MSM depends on it for headlines that might might conjure self-pity, guilt, or just curiosity; each of which can entice further involvement in MSM. The nobler emotions (i.e. respect, honor, revereance) are too difficult to develop from facts, while "the ethereal" can create its landscape from mere possibilites.

Response by SP6 Richard Kellar made Oct 13 at 2023 11:29 AM

2023-10-13T11:29:57-04:00

Without a doubt it stems from a lack of intellectual agility in addition to poor social skills mixed with marxist idealism taught in schools. It is an easy argument for which there is no rebuttal without reasonable people. Ignorance is now a social prerequisite to find your personal social group that accepts your outlook.

Response by PO3 Roland Van Deusen made Oct 13 at 2023 5:46 PM

2023-10-13T17:46:05-04:00

AND - sometimes it IS racism. Major financial institution Citigroup estimates that discrimination against African Americans cost our economy sixteen trillion dollars in the last 20 years, not 60 years ago, in terms of underemployment and reduced consumer buying power. And wouldn't we like for our economy back? The "green power" argument of the civil rights era is still valid: If all slices of the pie were equal, the pie gets bigger.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2023 3:52 PM

2023-10-14T15:52:32-04:00

Because good people recoil at the idea of being thought of as racist and bad people use that against them to get their way.

Response by SGT Duane Cohens made Oct 15 at 2023 6:14 AM

2023-10-15T06:14:20-04:00

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.

Response by SPC Gerry Walker made Oct 15 at 2023 9:15 PM

2023-10-15T21:15:37-04:00

It’s partly related to an awful history regarding race in this country and the world. Too many wish to forget but will never be allowed to minimize or discount or lie about the inhumane treatment, and selling of other humans, sold and bought same as livestock, plus the sick and demented treatment of people who were stolen and held for sale and thrust into slavery. Raped, tortured, deprived, descriminated against, murdered, and every sort of depravity too terrible and enduring to describe in brief post. And all sanctioned by ever level of government for hundreds of years. So yeah that’s a problem one doesn’t just get over or move on from…! And to ask such a question is further example of willful ignorance, stupidity, or plan lack of every kind of redeeming quality people ought to have for common decency. Grim reality is many could care less about the repercussions of history and there is a sort of PTSD by victims and the offenders that we don’t won’t to acknowledge and that my friend is a large part of why that wound can never heal. There is a lot of deep rooted resentment, fear, and all sort of awful adjective that we don’t want to acknowledge, own, or work though. Some are over blaming race but how and why could they?!?!?

Response by PO1 Kevin Dougherty made Oct 15 at 2023 10:50 PM

2023-10-15T22:50:14-04:00

I would add to the previous comments that there is a predisposition in the educational system to see racism/prejudice in everything. If you do not agree with the cause de jour, you are racist, intolerant, or some other alphabet soup derogatory word.

Response by CPO Stanley L. Jackson made Oct 16 at 2023 2:20 AM

2023-10-16T02:20:21-04:00

The narrow minded of all races and all walks of life share a common thread: they fear the unknown, the outwardly different, and things they can’t comprehend. Therefore in their ignorant attempt to justify their shortcomings, then they must necessarily label it as racism. The tolerant cannot tolerate the intolerable, which IS a “logical opposing viewpoint.”.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2023 6:42 PM

2023-10-16T18:42:12-04:00

Because 'modern society' cannot argue using facts and logic. So, if they can't disprove your point, or prove theirs, the only other option is to gaslight you, demean you, or somehow besmirch your character. I cannot count the times I have been accused of racism, fascism, misogyny, white supremacy, hate, anti-semitism, or any number of other pejoratives when I have argued with facts and logic and my 'opponent' cannot do the same. It's vulgar, disgusting, and lazy.
The saddest part to me is that my generation worked so hard to rid America of those horrific 'isms', and now I and my generation are being accused of those things. It's disgusting and false.

Response by SFC Jerald Bottcher made Oct 17 at 2023 10:52 AM

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Two reasons,
One racist attitudes and actions are not being tolerated any more people are comfortable calling it out. There was a lot of passive racists behavior in the past (much of it not intentional but born out of ignorance) If you do not address bad or negative behavior it will never change. There are others who are openly racist and do not care. That needs to be called out as well. In the not so distant past there were many who were afraid to call this out because of fear and or apathy

Second. There are some who I believe are a smaller number who will use this (The Race Card)as a get out of trouble card or as a way to take advantage of others, blaming past racism for their current bad actions or their failure to succeed.

I do agree that their are those who are born into hard or unfortunate circumstances who have to overcome obstacles to succeed (this is not limited to race by the way) and they have to rise above the fray to do well. I also know there are those who are afraid of letting those same people rise to the top because then they will lose their place above others.

It is complicated!

Response by SP5 Steve Cline made Oct 17 at 2023 1:24 PM

2023-10-17T13:24:23-04:00

Well put

Response by SrA Michele Burgman made Oct 22 at 2023 1:37 PM

2023-10-22T13:37:59-04:00

Based on how you even termed your question seems completely dismissive in the first place. Perhaps people, as you so dismissively put, "cry" about "racism", is actually someone being racist. It's best to dissect the issue before forming an opinion. I like to call it out as I see it, whether it be a passive aggressive or blatant remark from someone.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2023 1:03 AM

2023-10-23T01:03:48-04:00

SSG Roderick Smith because in many cases... it is...

Response by CPL Stephanie Hale made Oct 24 at 2023 12:18 AM

2023-10-24T00:18:38-04:00

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!!!

Response by PFC Michelle Gauthier made Oct 24 at 2023 9:34 PM

2023-10-24T21:34:45-04:00

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

Response by Cpl Henry Busby made Oct 25 at 2023 12:06 PM

2023-10-25T12:06:59-04:00

I imagine that for those who have never experienced upfront in your face racism where your life was possibly on the line, it is hard for them to even emphasize with those of us who have. For instance, at 12 years old while walking down Old Galveston Road in Houston TX some hooligans in a pickup truck threw a pipe which hit me right above my right eye and then jumped out yelling "GET THE NIGGER!". Luckily I knew the area and was faster than them and even with blood streaming down my face, I was able to outrun and avoid them. And NO, that experience did not deter me from being who I am now in my 70 plus years on this Ball of Mud, and accomplishing what I needed to. So all that left of that event is the memory and a quarter inch scar over my right eye. As a matter of fact I don't think of it unless some commentary such as this shows up which tries to discredit the experiences of people who suffered from what some try to say doesn't exist.

The most egregious, heartbreaking and sad memory of mind is from 1969 after my first tour in Nam and was on Leave with one of the guys from my unit who lived in the same area of me. We were to meet up and he and his brother and a couple of friends for a few beers. The place they decided on was a "GO GO BAR". Everyone was white except me and that changed the entire dynamic of the evening. Even though I was decked out in my Sumner Khakis with all the salad on the chest, the bartender still stated; "HE CAN'T BE IN HERE." On the real that didn't even matter to me because I was born in Texas and even as a child noticed the hatred. Didn't understand it but it was hard to miss. My white brethren took more of an offense than I did and a fight broke out. Luckily one of the cops that showed up had served and was sympathetic which kept us from going to jail.

The above didn't change the trajectory of my life after experiencing this because I was and am a student of history, especially military history. I had the privilege to speak with some of the original members of the Montford Point Marines and listened to what they had to go through simply to be able to serve their country. I read on the WW II black veterans who came home from battle to be denied the same benefits as their white counterparts. While the GI Bill’s language did not specifically exclude African-American veterans from its benefits, it was structured in a way that ultimately shut doors for the 1.2 million Black veterans who had bravely served their country during World War II, in segregated ranks. When lawmakers began drafting the GI Bill in 1944, some Southern Democrats feared that returning Black veterans would use public sympathy for veterans to advocate against Jim Crow laws. To make sure the GI Bill largely benefited white people, the southern Democrats drew on tactics they had previously used to ensure that the New Deal helped as few Black people as possible. So wouldn't we consider that as being systematic of "racism"?

I see some saying "That was then. Why can't you get over it!? Makes me wonder what trauma they had in their lives that they got over so easily? In the years since, while always working in a professional field, I have a few times been stopped while driving and/or walking black. Back in the day spoken to disrespectfully and detained because "You fit the description!" But that didn't stop anything either because you learn to play the game and subsequently teach your sons and daughters how to play the game so that winning means that you get to make it home while many others did not.

As a student of history something that is happening today really brings it home. Children like Ruby Bridges had to carry the memory of being escorted into school while angry mobs called her names and threw stuff at her and she is still alive and prospered despite of how she was treated. But the fascinating aspect of this is that even though a young black girl had to endure this treatment, some are saying now that her story is not worth being told and they are trying to strip it and other atrocities from the annals of history because they say "It makes little white boys and girls feel bad about themselves" apparently paying no attention to how it made all those young black boys and girls feel. So that is not considered "racism"?

We won't even delve into the legal system where two individuals of similar backgrounds, even when one of the defendants are charged for the first time and the other has multiple cases and even convictions gets lesser time than the individual with no priors. It is all recorded And that is what is called "Systemic Racism". Of course, you yourself might not be racist or have preconceived racist notions, but to deny that it does exist is in and of itself perpetuating the plight on humankind.

That is my soapbox performance for now and I'm sure that some won't understand and won't even bother to try to understand and that is alright. Look at the world and its people. Look at what humans do to one another, some even in the name of God, so at this late date in the game, I have no expectations for people because that always leads to frustrations. And trying to deny history does not erase it. It is what it is. I totally agree that everything is not racist but it is undeniable that some things are. Everyone is not racist, but there are racists among us. To paraphrase the radio serial The Shadow; "WHO KNOWS WHAT EVIL LURKS IN THE HEARTS OF MEN?" They answered that "THE SHADOW KNOWS! But I will change that to "YOU KNOW WHAT EVIL LURKS WITHIN YOU" And should not "TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE"?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2023 10:49 AM

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

Response by Cpl Jeff Ruffing made Jan 14 at 2024 9:56 PM

2024-01-14T21:56:01-05:00

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.

Response by SGT Alan Simmons made Jan 18 at 2024 9:05 AM

2024-01-18T09:05:50-05:00

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.

Response by PO3 Bobby Quisenberry made Jan 21 at 2024 10:47 PM

2024-01-21T22:47:42-05:00

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.

Response by CPL T.A. Nelson made Jan 22 at 2024 8:44 PM

2024-01-22T20:44:17-05:00

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...

Response by LTC George Morgan made Feb 28 at 2024 6:30 PM

2024-02-28T18:30:38-05:00

There are always conspiracy theories. Not many prove out. A kernel of truth often exists. It is often because of some type of misinterpretation. Some generalizations often fall short of truth. No guarantee's in life. Know facts help make most people understand and form opinions