Racism

[holmslaw]

Who invented the word racism and why is it such a slur to be called a racist when it is one of the most natural human reactions.

If racism is wrong then it is also wrong to judge people by our perceptions. As in, "I don't like the look of him" or "I hate you because you are a racist"
Personally I hate nervous people and can't bear them anywhere near me - is that an ism of some kind that I should be punished for?

I believe anti- racism is part of a socialist agenda ( along with all the other isms) to turn us all into empty headed drones, its what politicians of both sides dream about.

 

[megawatt]

Have I missed something here or has a whole load of posts just vanished?

MW

 

[megawatt]

I just realised that Holmslaw had this posted in the Whitespirit thread and then deleted it to start this one ... Not sure why FFS but it at least explains my confusion ... I thought senility had set in

MW

 

[holmslaw]

Yes, I did that because it on reflection It looked like I was hijacking the whitespirit post.

Apologies for confusing any old gits. Jeez now I'm being ageist

 

[Johnmelad502]

Who invented the word racism and why is it such a slur to be called a racist when it is one of the most natural human reactions.

If racism is wrong

No if's racism is wromg.

 

[joe-90]

I don't like ginger people. Does that make me racist?

 

[Johnmelad502]

I don't like ginger people. Does that make me racist?

Have never seen a ginger person, but if you mean ginger haired then no you are not racist. You might have a phobia, but we all have them.

 

[joe-90]

Ginger hair, black skin, fat belly, what's the difference?

 

[tim west]

Ginger hair, black skin, fat belly, what's the difference?

that would be one mixed up mother

 

[ajstoneservices]

that would be one mixed up mother

or father.

 

[joe-90]

They always get good jobs with the Council.

 

[fekarrs]

Years ago, black and white people used to laugh at each other (Love Thy Neighbour, Alf Garnett, Jim Davidson/Chalky etc, etc), and no one really worried about it, or took too much notice.

Now, even an innocent comment by a white person about a black will be jumped on by some numpty, who has been programmed by politicians, the media (BBC) and education (ie. brain washing) to scream accusations of racism, and compete with other like-minded people to see who can be the most offended. Its because they can't think for themselves, and need some cause to fight to fill their empty lives.

Of course, racism only works one way. Blacks can call us what they want, and can have their own racist organisations, eg, the Black Police Officers Association.

 

[Whitespirit66]

Up until the 80s, I didn't think anything about black, white, yellow, jew, muslim or African.

It was only until large waves of immigrants were forced upon our crowded island, to compete for housing, schools, jobs, space, etc, etc, that it has become an issue for me. I also object to insidious laws, that have been introduced to force the indigenous population to like immigration and not to voice concerns about the resulting immigrants, their religious views or their customs.

I object, as is my right, to immigrants and to the fact that I risk prosecution if I voice my opinions. If I am a racist because of this, so be it. It is for other people to get worked up about, I couldn't give a toss what they think of me or my views.

 

[ajstoneservices]

When the likes of Sir Trevor Phillips thinks/says, that the way "Racism" game is being played at the moment will lead to division/segregation, you'd think people would sit up and listen. Instead, we get those that think positive discrimination hasn't gone far enough shouting ever harder.

We are all going to end up paying a terrible price for big business wanting cheap labour and our liking for a curry. The writing's on the wall and it ain't graffiti.

 

[joe-90]

It's not illegal to dislike immigrants or any other race - only to actively discriminate against them such as refuse to carry them if you are a taxi driver or serve them in your shop.