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I'm not attempting to apply one cultures interpretation. I'm relating to the human condition. The discrimination built into the human brain. It's a survival instinct. If it's different it's suspect. Us vs them.....

Your missing my point, there isn't a western standard to racism and bigotry. Racism and bigotry are universal. It's a human condition.

It may not be on the forefront of daily life but I have found that racism and bigotry are universal. It's all about power and control. I have a hard time seeing how it could be the root for most of the issues there. The colonials suppressing the natives. The Hutu's and Tutsi's trying to...

Are you saying Bigotry isn't an issue in Zimbabwe or it doesn't really matter to the people in Zimbabwe? Maybe I'm misunderstanding could you try again. I hate novel like messages. After a few minutes everything starts sounding like Charlie Browns teacher..Bwwaaa...Waa..Wa..Waaa..Wa. I...

Wikipedia: The United Kingdom once condemned Mugabe's authoritarian policies and alleged racist attitudes as being comparable to those of German Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. A response came during the state funeral for a Zimbabwean Cabinet minister in March 2003. Mugabe telling journalists "I am...

There are lots of dynamics going on in the former colonies in Africa but you don't think there are Racist and Bigoted issues with Robert Mugabe? To which phenomenon are you referring?

Sounds like the old USSR. Maybe some growing pains or stuck in the old ways. I didn't mean to imply that there is violence in relation to light skin vs dark skin. It's more social acceptability issues. Check Wikipedia "paper bag party" and it might explain better. What I mean about Africa is...

It seemed to be relevant to the discussion. Do you have affirmative action, civil rights, EEOC and set asides for minorities where you are now? Different cultures discriminate in different ways. Look at Robert Mugabe in Africa or the caste system in India. It may depend on who is different in...

I think there may be some language difficulties. I'm having trouble following your posts. I don't understand the above quote. If I understand correctly you have faced some issues in reference to your race in the Czech Republic. Is that correct?

I would have to disagree. When you dig deep (read Reptile brain) a survival instinct is to fear anything different. Socialization can reinforce it but the intellectual part of the brain can learn to override it. I see your flag indicates Czech Republic and you related you fear for your safety...

Can you clarify your point. I'm having trouble understanding your meaning.

I have a Pit that isn't socialized well and a rescue mutt. I help some of the rescues from time to time with equipment but it's only when I find can find the stuff. I've explored doing some re-homing work. I just don't have the space and taking care of my Mom keeps me busy. It's frustrating not...

I was a LEO. Now I'm totally useless. I'm ashamed to say I make a few birdhouses in my shop. It sometimes keeps my mind busy. My T suggested I visit my friend who didn't make it. I did but it didn't seem to help much. Maybe I'll go back today. It's hard because I'm shut down and it feels like...

Since last weeks shooting of an Officer things have built. I tried to ignore the news and I tried to ignore my stress. Sunday I started getting light headed and felt awful. Monday wasn't much better but I noticed the closer it came to my appointment with my T it got worse. It was almost...

No bank would loan money to anyone they thought was a risk. The Community Reinvestment Act required a certain percentage be made to low income people or people with high risk. That was the catalyst. Social engineering at it's finest. I forgot I can't put links in. Google Forbes Magazine...

I turned on my computer and pulled up the scanner program. I listen while I'm working on the computer. I need noise and it's better than getting news from my newspaper. Much to my horror I hear them blocking the interstate to clear a path to the Trauma Center. It's feels like someone kicked me...

Here is an interesting article on vouchers. Link Removed

I can agree on that somewhat. There are some very odd things being taught. It's one of the reasons homeschooling has taken off. My point is that they believed it wasn't good for them. I didn't understand the logic in it but it was an emotional response so it didn't have to make sense. So we...

Redlining was based on green not black and white. Did it statistically affect minority areas and minority businesses... of course. Look what happened to the economy when big brother (read Government here) started forcing banks to lend to anyone with a pulse. Many got in over their heads and...

If it occurs once it's wrong. Wikipedia notes under "Reverse Discrimination". Furthermore, newer reports by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have found that less than 10% of race-related complaints were filed by whites, only 18% of gender-related complaints and only 4% of the court...

What I mean is blanket statements will shut down discussion every time. It's like saying all Muslims are terrorists. It puts the Islamic fellow in a defensive and unwinnable position. I can point out set asides and reverse discrimination that puts my whiteness at a disadvantage.

Is the equivalent of a nut punch and it's the reason why "Why It's so Hard To Talk White People About Racism". Your opening remark kills the discussion. I'm white so I'm a racist, end of story..... I don't intend to refute them here it's obviously a waste of my time. As for the insult I was...

I think you have just made my point on the what this whole discussion string is about "Why It's so Hard To Talk White People About Racism". The rest on Sticklers comments hits just about every confused self hating talking point from the socialist agenda and it would be useless to attempt to...

I heard them blocking off interstate for ambulance on scanner. All they know is critical condition but getting shot makes it critical condition. Don't know anything now. I'm real upset. It's bring up a lot of old memories and feelings. Y'all pray.....

The fight for Civil Rights AKA Equal Rights is a forever ongoing process due to the human condition. I think many are confusing Civil Rights with the thought police. People are going to hate Black Panthers, KKK, Skinheads, Etc. are always going to exist. They have the right to hate... we live in...