Haven’t been ehre long enough to have a feel for what and what not one can do, but I have been here long enough to see folks banned.
I understand your trepidation at being called a racist. However, as someone who has been totally aware of that word since my childhood in Mississippi during the civil rights era...and as someone who is now witnessing that word being thrown around for no reason other than to shut others up...you should not be afraid to speak your mind, unless you are truly a racist.
The lines were blurred for a very long time. But, every time the race card is used to shut people up, it’s been diminished to the point where, sadly, that word doesn’t have much meaning.
They have cried wolf once...or a thousand...times too often.
I think, and hope, that at some time in the future, the subject of race won’t be used to beat people over the head.
BTW, I’ve been called a racist on this forum. While I didn’t think it was warrented, I did recognize that it was from some people who possibly didn’t know me. So, I posted back and explained my thoughts. I will say this, though...calling me that name was an attempt to shut me down.
You won’t be banned unless you say something so outrageous that there is no possiblity for you to be misunderstood.
So, post away without fear! ;o)