WOW, racism heavy in 2007?

Question

Geez this morning I've read a lot of anti-Semitic, and anti African American remarks.. I live in Miami where Hispanics are the majority so thankfully I’ve never experienced racism growing up and I just wanted to know why some people are still so racist.

Answer 1

Ok, i have been treated differently by hispanics because i'm white. racism goes all ways

Answer 2

First you used a hyphenate.  There are no <anything-Americans>  You are either American or you aren't.  If you truly want to get into racism then run along and read up on the New Black Panthers, the Nation of Islam, La Raza, and numerous others.  The reason people are so fed up is these groups feel they need some special attention and liberals are afraid to cross them.  Until you stop people like Sharpton and a majority of the illegal alien mexican leaders racism absolutely nothing will change.

Answer 3

we can do our part by eliminating racism.  first by teaching our children to love and respect every human and to teach them about racism and not to be that way to other people.   Racism is a learned behavior.  Our children learns from us.  We are their biggest role model.  So lets teach them to love, not to hate people.

Answer 4

My belief is that there are a few people out their of any race that ruin it for the race and make that race look bad. Not just african americans or hipanics. The same goes for white people too!

Answer 5

i hope your not mixing up anti-Zionism and hatred of Israel with hatred of Jews, which is not the same thing

Answer 6

There are a lot of ugly things going on in the world right now. Some people instinctively want to place blame for it so, unfortunately another race is sometimes the most convenient place to place it.

Answer 7

I have been treated very badly by people of various races: Hispanic, White, Black.  I think it's sad that anyone would think they are better just because of their race.

Hispanics are just as much to blame for it, though, as any other race. I've experienced torment day and night by a Hispanic family. I moved across the country as soon as I could. I overheard a Hispanic child say to someone, "Duh! What are you, White?" to someone NOT White. Very disrespectful.

Hmm... maybe racial stuff is being more stirred up right now because of politics?

Answer 8

This is a hot political topic and for all the wrong reasons. These days if anyone makes a "racially" insensitive comment they are labeled as a racist when in fact they, in many times, are not "racist". Allow me to explain. You basically got four types of people. You have bigots, stereotypers, racists and stupid people. Bigots can be any person and can express bigotry against any group of people, they are not limited to race alone. They know facts but refuse to acknowledge them and they adhere to their own set of beliefs, think of Archie Bunker. Stereotypers, well all of us have stereotypes about each other so that is all I'll say about that right now. Racists are a special breed and the worst. Racists think that one "race" of people is genetically superior to another "race" of people. Never mind that there is only one race of humans walking around they think (usually) their race is the best, and it is NOT limited to whites, don't "stereotype"! Because being labeled a racist is the worst category bigots and stereotypers have been crammed into this title. Playing the race card is popular and powerful so it is used often. The last group is the most common of them all yet they are the least hated and slandered. They are the stupid. Stupid people do stupid stuff because they do not realize the consequences and repercussions of their actions. These idiots often stir up fake racial tension by accident and they are some times labels racists incorrectly. Most people are not racist they are mostly stupid.

Answer 9

Racism only went underground and started wearing business suits in place of Klan attire...It's not your imagination and it has traditionally been, when the economy is down that some people revert to their old ways.  It is misplaced anger and self hatred.  they tend to take it out on those who cannot fight back.  Why do you think some want to get rid of Affirmative Action and claim that Civil Rights is no longer pertinent?

Answer 10

You will NEVER eliminate prejudice.

Even if we were all the same race, small minded people would find something to discriminate about.

Answer 11

They're ignorant and afraid of what's different.  Luckily, the world is changing everyday.  Jews are marrying Catholics, black's are marrying whites.  I'm mixed and marrying a Latino.  So eventually, we'll all be too mixed for racism!  A long time from now but still, it's a start.

Answer 12

I seriously doubt you have never experienced racism.  Racism can come from anywhere, anyone.  I'm sure someone in your life, maybe even yourself, has said/done/thought something racist.  Think about it.