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Interesting read. Do you agree with it?

What exactly is that site?? I've never heard of it.
 
All in all I would agree – I am tired (not just of this thread) of dealing with the issue and I do not think all Euro-Americans (or people with badges – had one myself) are racist. Its all a mater of perception. My father won the hearts of three ladies in his lifetime - One black, one yellow and one white. Between dates and marriages, my siblings and I have most of the interracial relationship combinations covered – Dad was also American-Indian.

You can equate being African-American to riding a sport-bike on a busy street. Most of the time you are all alone and those around you may actively try to hurt you or make jokes that are not funny (playing chicken on a straight road – R1Girl -?). Some are friends and relatives out there in those cars, most are strangers with good hearts. But, if you do not pay attention, ya get the smack down when you least expect it. If you happen to be with a bunch of other riders, you’re suspect – must be up to stunt’n. It bothers me, but I try not to dwell on it. I worry about my nieces and nephews (no kids yet) and the world we will leave them.

Oh, yeah... I was looking for something else when I found the article - not sure what the site is all about.
 
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Being a recent immigrant from a monocultural country and being white, I found this thread a very interesting and educational reading. :thumbup
 
Nahullo said:
All in all I would agree – I am tired (not just of this thread) of dealing with the issue and I do not think all Euro-Americans (or people with badges – had one myself) are racist. Its all a mater of perception. My father won the hearts of three ladies in his lifetime - One black, one yellow and one white. Between dates and marriages, my siblings and I have most of the interracial relationship combinations covered – Dad was also American-Indian.

You can equate being African-American to riding a sport-bike on a busy street. Most of the time you are all alone and those around you may actively try to hurt you or make jokes that are not funny (playing chicken on a straight road – R1Girl -?). Some are friends and relatives out there in those cars, most are strangers with good hearts. But, if you do not pay attention, ya get the smack down when you least expect it. If you happen to be with a bunch of other riders, you’re suspect – must be up to stunt’n. It bothers me, but I try not to dwell on it. I worry about my nieces and nephews (no kids yet) and the world we will leave them.

Oh, yeah... I was looking for something else when I found the article - not sure what the site is all about.
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well thats my nomination for the POTY: Post Of The Year great analogy Nahullo. :thumbup
 
I invite you guys to check out my PhD group here at UC Berkeley. Clearly affirmative action is NOT IN EFFECT!!! Some of the people here don't even speak English. It's horrible. I think there SHOULD be some sort of limit to foreign students that can come here. Especially the ones that can't speak a lick of English and can't do their duty as Teaching Assistants to professors!

http://www-device.eecs.berkeley.edu/people/people.htm
 
donoman said:
I invite you guys to check out my PhD group here at UC Berkeley. Clearly affirmative action is NOT IN EFFECT!!! Some of the people here don't even speak English. It's horrible. I think there SHOULD be some sort of limit to foreign students that can come here. Especially the ones that can't speak a lick of English and can't do their duty as Teaching Assistants to professors!

http://www-device.eecs.berkeley.edu/people/people.htm
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Yeah, I took a look at the link... Ya need to keep an eye on that Katherine chick - I've been to Austin, TX. Just be careful man, just be careful! :shhh
 
I think you present a good idea but lets remember minorities, in American history, have been vastly dicriminated. Is it rational to just forget about the past, the senseless acts of violence and discrimnation, and start on a new slate?


OldFatGuy said:
I think if minority groups truly want to be treated just like everybody else, they should stop segregating themselves with silly things like scholarships based on ethnic background. Until they do, I think any complaining about segregation is nothing but hypocrisy.
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