Why is it when someone makes racist comments they defend themselves by saying...?

Question

oh. Well my bestfriend is (the race I am dissing).

Answer 1

I know exactly what you mean! I think it's just a racists' way of justifying their hate.  

Answer 2

blacks are worse racists then whites they still call each other the n- word

Answer 3

But it's okay to make racist comments about your own race?

Have you seen people of one race that look a different race?

I saw a black girl (yes, both parents were black) and she looked Caucasian. She was in her 40s, she was on a talk show and they were talking about racial issues.

I have seen plenty of people that don't look the race they are and they do this, and people get offended and they say, "well I am this race" so does this count in your little poll or survey?

Why is racism okay when you talk about your race but never about anyone else's? Get over it, skin is skin.  It won't change, really it won't.

Answer 4

Because of people who might assume they are so racist that they wouldn't even go near someone of that race so they say that.

Answer 5

Its a protective metaphor people use to ward off being called bigots. Its worked for countless many up until now, I guess they owe you for bringing out there transparent dirty laundry :)

Answer 6

Yeah I know, so ******* annoying.

I even love it more when biracials are like "I'm not racist, I'm half (race)

yeah whatever, dipsh!ts!

Answer 7

Because they feel that it justifies the racist comment they've just made...as though they say that kind of thing infront of the "best friend" all the time and he/she accepts it....

It is so annoying...and such a pathetic cop-out...if people dont want to be seen as racist - they should not make racist comments...simple.