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Originally Posted by Rhuma7
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Did you even read the post or just make wild assumptions? My post wasn't a "if we do this and that there wont be any racism" I'm telling you that the way we have learned to "categorize" skin color is inherently racist and saying only negative racism is racism is silly.
Whats the difference between saying "That ****** is smart!" and "That african american is smart!" Their both a name for a race, which is redundant, when the same can be said as "That guy/woman is smart!" with the exception one is clearly "racist" as you would put but as a whole, their racist on the fact that the color of his skin was brought to a point and somehow had any relation to the compliment.
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How is that even racism? It's not. It's a stupid thing to say, and not coming from the right place ultimately, but it's simply not racist. If you're saying that there is no substantial difference between the word "******" and "African-American," I'd say you're really out of touch with reality. "African-American" is an identity to which many black people in America subscribe. "******" is a historical racial slur used by white people for centuries with a shit-ton of baggage, all of which you apparently don't understand.
"There isn't suppose to be any differences lol
You're reply is exactly what I was talking about, how the general consensus of america is there is a race difference which = racism."
I don't think you understand the debate going on in the real world about race in America. We all have different histories. We all participate in the American story in a vastly different way. Our cultures have developed differently because we've lived almost entirely separate lives (enforced by the white establishment) for centuries. Our historical and cultural reference points are different. Our relationship to the government and authority is very, very different. The way we understand our place in the world is also very different. To say that there are no differences is another lie you're telling yourself to diffuse a heated topic. I think I understand your intention and ultimately believe you're coming at this from the right place. I used to think like you, too, and idealistically I do. But there is a path to get there, and it's not something we can all just jump into, pretending that skin color doesn't affect the way we understand society and our place in it. That takes generations to overcome, not just high-theory about what's technically right.