[af_vet_1981]

``In general, European people consciously deny their negative feelings about people of color. They will not discriminate openly and directly,'' said Melba Vasquez, an Austin, Texas-based psychologist, who is a Latina. But, she said, many whites do still feel uncertain or uneasy around people of color. ``Because of those feelings, they will discriminate, often unintentionally, when their behavior can be justified on the basis of some factor other than race or ethnicity.
``When we're anxious and uneasy because we're uncomfortable around certain people, that comes through. One may not be conscious of it, but the receiver usually is.''

Melba, you're toast.

Since the "European people" have the problem I suggest you move to France and solve it. In the meantime, we who are genuine Americans and the "receivers" of your racism would like you to stop your discrimination policies.

[looscnnn]

``Because of those feelings, they will discriminate, often unintentionally, when their behavior can be justified on the basis of some factor other than race or ethnicity."

What a load of crap, ever think that it is justified, plain and simple, no unintentional/unconcience discrimination?

[BabsC]

But, she said, many whites do still feel uncertain or uneasy around people of color.

Only when those "people of color" balance that "chip" on both shoulders.

I treat everyone as individuals if I say something that someone finds offensive I make them explain to me how that is offensive.

When I hear, it's a black thing you wouldn't understand, I tell them that's a cop out and they are the bigots not myself.

I also let them know that I prefer rational conversation and ask them if they are capable of discussing this subject rationally.

I also ask if they know the meaning of the word racist. They usually describe "bigot" which it turns out they usually are.

I love it when a black man tells me I'll never understand discrimination. That's when I inform him that no "man" can accuse a "woman" of not knowing what discrimination is.