[rdb3]

I know it may be hard, but such arguments should not be taken so personally.

That cuts both ways. For example, someone who holds this view of blacks affects me personally simply due to my skin color. Now, using this logic, would one know right off the bat that I'm a husband, father, church deacon, and business owner, or, would they see "thug" because I have a FUBU jersey on with cornrows?

So, how is that fair to view me in such a manner that contradicts what I actually am? If you are not a racist, is it fair to me to view you as one with no supporting evidence just because you are white?

I don't think so.

[republicman]

I don't know, its just not possible to be fair in these instances.

If I am driving through an area and a black man comes near my car I would probably be more likely to lock the door than I would a white guy. But also I would be more likely to lock my door if its a white guy with long hair and tattoos than a black guy in a business suit.

And if I were a black guy going on a job interview and I had the choice between an interviewer who was black and one who is white, I would pick the black interviewer.

We all profile. Its not fair, but it makes sense.

As I said I am male, if a woman crosses the street to go to the other side where a woman is walking because she knows men are genetically more likely to harm others, I understand. I am not a criminal, and its not fair, but nonetheless, it makes sense.

[aristeides]

That cuts both ways. For example, someone who holds this view of blacks affects me personally simply due to my skin color.

Indeed it does cut two ways. It could induce you to act better than other people, just to make a point, and induce other members of your group to do the same. Whether it's true or not, it's not at all obvious that for people to say it will end up doing more harm than good.