Why is racial discrimination on the political table?

Question

I'm young, of a new generation where racial discrimination is practically non-existent, at least in my part of the world. The only discrimination I've experienced is from older people, born before the 70's. Why is it at all a issue? Some people will always discrimnate, the majority doesn't give a d**n in the modern era. I understand the past, I understand how feelings may have been passed down, but why shouldn't we try to move on from the feelings of the past.

Answer 1

We should have learned from this and moved on, that's correct.

The reason it is on the table, is because it makes everyone PAY ATTENTION.... To that candidate. Like a scream draws attention across the street -

Answer 2

first of all, according to current UN definition (see link) Racial Discrimination doesn't only mean discrimination by race or skin color.

why it is political

because humans have huge tendency to dominate over each other, in many different ways. and racial discrimination is just one of them. politicians know that very well and always use it to their advantage.

and not only politicians - but anyone who has lesser motives and therefore prefers to use some tools to achieves one's goals.

although it may have a positive thing - I mean rather "racial awareness" to fight racial discrimination. as in S. Africa there was struggle against apartheid system: it couldn't be accomplished by the victims trying to promote love to their abusers and suppressors. first they had to achieve equal rights. then only can be made endeavors for racial harmony.

although in other countries as Malaysia, they claim already having racial harmony or outsiders call it so, comparing to neighboring countries. however there too there are certain problems - like Chinese and Indian ethnic minorities grumble about "bhumiputra" doctrine which gives many privileges to Malay Muslims. however Malays explain it as a necessity to keep at bay the aggressive tendency of Chinese to take over the economy and eventually power. so, who and how to judge who is right or wrong? in Philippines now there are strong anti-Chinese sentiments because of rice hoarding and speculation (due to rice crisis / shortage now in Asia). in Thailand it is said that Chinese are "assimilated", however many express opinions that actually ethnic Chinese control economy and politics completely. but they look down very much at people from neighboring countries who sneak in illegally to earn some pennies for their lives.

so, racial issue unfortunately remains very political, and I bet no one knows for how long more !

Answer 3

why is it on the political table? For years, the liberals has used race as a means to scare voters by calling the republicans uncaring and racist.  Now that the liberals has had a racist blunder (Obama campaign), now the conservatives want to keep it going.  The shoe is on the other foot.

Answer 4

it would take a universal effort (unlikely) to completely rub out racial discrimination and there are too many people who thrive on its existence (on both sides of the spectrum)

Answer 5

That's why it's on the table.  Sure, things have improved here in the United States when it comes to Racism but, we still have a long way to go before all is forgotten and forgiven.  I also wish that we could just start anew but,  History is not going to go away.  Keep the Faith.

Answer 6

well, there is still discrimination in our generation, i dont know where you live but it doesnt sound realistic. The younger generations still inherit prejudices from their family and enviorment. Its nice to wish people will not care about sin pigmentation, background, or religion, but thats a part of being human and the best you can do is keep an open mind yourself.

Answer 7

the politicians use it to try and gain support from 1 race or another by acting like they care for their "kind" more than anyone else on the political platform

Answer 8

racial discrimination can be a rather tough thing to put into a neat box, especially in a world that tries to be political correct. Its difficult for any one person to claim they know what things are and are not discrimination for someone who is from a different background or has different experiences than they do, without a fair amount of work to understand one another.

Discrimination is on the political table and will probably always be on the political table because politics is one of the arenas where the public comes together. When people have to decide how to allocate resources for the benefit of everyone and formulate policy that will affect everyone, people are going to feel differently about how effective these plans and policies are. In many cases when policies fail (and the do often enough) people tend to believe there was problems from the beginning with the policies intent.

Until we actually do live in a world where there isnt discrimination (read: not any time soon) it will remain a political issue.