Mom Says Race Is Factor In Son's Fights At School

CBS2CHICAGO ^ | 02-27-2006 | CBS

[lefty-lie-spy]

I've never felt racism here and I've been in Tokyo for 8 years now. The "racism" here, if there every really was any, boils down to someone being shy about being around non-native Japanese speakers or they are just a punk or an ignorant punk or a crotchety old man or woman. I've never had a problem with anything resembling American racism here and would rather live here than America. This is the most well-mannered place I've ever been, and I've been all over, and am always grateful when I get to come home. I can go to death metal concerts, punk concerts, walk through the "bad" parts of town at night, and never have a problem with the local population. My friends are mostly Japanese. The only time I have any trouble with racism is from the illegal Caribbean and North African street hustlers. I'm proud to have the opportunity to be a gaijin and love every day of it.

[cowboyway]

"They kept screaming, ‘How do you like that, whitey?’ Or 'F' you, whitey,’” said seventh grader James Tokarski. “And they kept on calling me trailer trash, hillbilly, redneck."

I'm surprised that it's not like this everywhere and I suspect that it's going to get worse.

Rush played some sound bites from the state of the black union yesterday that had Farakan calling for the burning down of the country and doing his typical race baiting diatribe while being supported by members of the 'mainstream' black leadership. Events like this don't get by the kids and they see it as an invitation to commit racially motivated violence.

Another problem is the lack of discipline in the pubic screwls. They let the problems go too far before finally taking action. Too much PC crap to consider.

I'm actually surprised that they didn't suspend the white kid for provoking the rage that the black kids feel when they see a white person and have to be reminded of the horrible atrocities that they have to endure at the hands of rich, powerful white people. /sarc

[Khurkris]

I am not doubting either of your posted comments gents. As far as the black on white experience - trust me on this I understand.
The "gaijin" Japanese racism I was referring to was/is the 'institutionalized' version that exists in most Asian countries. Reality is, there is racism against those who are not Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc. that is an ingrained part of the civil, legal and cultural make-up.
There are many things that a non-native cannot do, on a legal/business basis, that a native can do. This is especially true in the business and banking areas. But, as always, there are ways of dealing with this.
Best to both of you in your endeavors.

[Ronin]

You guy's don't understand.

THEY WANTED TO KILL ME BECSAUSE I WAS WHITE.

Thats all. It was enough. They didn't need any other reason. From 14 years old to 17 years old I put most of my energy into keeping out of dangerous areas.

I ran like a rabbit

[RedMonqey]

The hypocrisy is mind-boggling, though. Just like the white woman who was viciously beaten by blacks in Wichita KS. Not a peep from the supposedly tolerant Left.

The Left will TOLERATE any hate crime against Whitey.

Because HE deserves it, doncha know?

[kcbc2001]

Similar situations happened to my uncle when he was in high school(in the 1970's). I'm really not surprised that it still happens. To think that it doesn't happen is just dumb.

[Khurkris]

I'm glad you made it out man. Be well.

[lefty-lie-spy]

That's a better way of stating it and you are correct. I take it you have experience here as well or have worked with Japanese companies.

[bwteim]

Screen names are getting quite descriptive nowadays

"james tokarski is fat"
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