========================================= I'm an advocate for working smarter, not harder. If you just focus on working hard you end up making someone else rich and not having much to show for it. (c) mad
21. "No but nor do I think this is as good as it's going to get" In response to Reply # 0
Racism, colorism and other forms of xenophobia will never die because 1) you can't will out of existence something that exists and 2) there will be divide-and-conquer tactics for the rest of time.
But I do think we can get better at understanding, recognizing and opposing such deplorable tactics.
And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
32. "I think it happens in small groups where ppl know each other intimately" In response to Reply # 0
Especially when those people have deep relationships with others of your race as well.
I think it's harder to just settle into stereotypes about a person's race if you know them well as an individual and understand why they, as an individual, act he way they do.
At a national/society level? I don't think so. We're just too big and diverse a nation to not rely on some false generalizations about people.