Posted on 01/19/2006 7:19:43 AM PST by Millee
I don't believe in the entire concept of race in the first place, I suppose that makes me a raceophobic?
I was tested for racism a few years back when I went for a proctology exam. when this large, hulking doctor of another race (you figure it out) came in slapping the rubber gloves on his hands and told me to roll over...
Basket ball is a good metaphor against affirmative action. We need more white players in the NBA ;)
"Are you a racist?" - NO.
"Are you a culturist?" - Yes.
I would rather sit in a room with black, white, red, brown and yellow people that share my culture, than with white people that have a culture with which I do not agree. Political affiliation qualifies with that statement.
"Bush nearly doubled federal education funding during his first term."
He types that like it is a good thing....
I have gotten to the point where if I am called a racist, I wear it as a badge of honor. It means that the person calling me a racist can't beat me in a debate based on the merits of his/her arguments.
Paloma, I hope you are aware that your statement may be percieved by some to be not p.c. As in, "no Muslims allowed." Yes, I know you spoke of politics and not religion, but in this case their politics ARE their religion: world domination.
Millee, great post!
I am so tired about how the public school system has let black kids down. I would agree that the public schools are part of the problem. However, I found that it helps if you do your homework and study. Amazing, huh?
"The government would give each parent a voucher for the same amount that is currently sent to the school the child attends.."
Would that it were so. Every voucher system I've read about only offers the parents a small fraction of the amount that would otherwise be spent. In Cleveland they blow just shy of $10k / kid / yr, but I believe the voucher amounts talked about are only in the $3k / kid /yr reange.
You can always tell who the afflicted are. If they are black they often begin a sentence with - pick any topic - "Well as a black man I feel...", and so on. If they are white they will often condescend with guilt emotions - "Those poor African Americans...", and so on.
America is a place where anyone can succeed. Period.
"I would rather sit in a room with black, white, red, brown and yellow people that share my culture, than with white people that have a culture with which I do not agree. Political affiliation qualifies with that statement."
I feel the same way...and got to live it 24/7 while I was in the Army for twenty years. The military is an awesome equalizer as far as race/ethnicity goes. My Drills were all black, six times the size that I was (scrawny White Girl from WI) and the most inspiring teachers, trainers and LEADERS I've ever had the opportunity to know.
I remember having Black, Chinese and Hispanic Company & Battalion Commanders over the years, though I will admit I only remember one Black General during that time, '78-'98. Two excellent female commanders (one Hispanic, one White) stand out in my memory as well...and one has been a good friend for close to 25 years now; her daughter is my Goddaughter. :)
I do not support policies that discriminate based on race. That is racism. Affirmative action discriminates based on race.
I do support hiring the best qualified candidates for the position, regrdless of race.
If you are white and racist...listen to some jazz. That'll cure you of your racism.
Many private schools, especially religious schools, take about that much...and do a better job.
Great ways to beat racism! Although I pledged a black sorority in college and that was a good way, too.
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