Yes I do feel this way.  I did not in the past though.  There is no such thing as racial discrimination for the white male now and that is not fair.  This was even so back when I was in the service - 20 something years ago.  A person should be judged on their merit and their contribution in life....not by the color of their skin. 

 

I think it is quite interesting that I can get mail from the NAACP asking for donations to their cause but I cannot be a member because of the color of my skin..................

 

When I fill out forms now, I list my race as "Other" and put in "Euro American."  Since no one else seems to have just a single heritage, I should be able to choose a hyphenated name also (even though I think that after 3-4 generations here within the USA should make it easier to drop the Histo, Afro, Asian prefix).  Personally, I think that the American Indians are the only one that deserves to have that extra word placed along with American.

 

I am looking for that elusive Melungeon line that I am sure my family has...and when I find it I am going to place out  resumes telling businesses that I can fill 5 different minority slots all at one time for them - disabled veteran, female, Afro-American, Native American, and Mediterreanen American!

 

*backing away from my soap box now*

 

adair

here here!! I don't normally post on issues but this one is one that I definitely agree with.........I AM PROUD to be white.  Just like other races are proud of their heritage.  I do not take responsiblity for what my forefathers might have done to any one race, but I do take responsibility for the way I treat all mankind.

 

I'm not proud or embarassed about being white. I'm proud of being nice. I'm embarrassed when I'm not. I just am what I am. Just like people who aren't white are what they are.  I don't mind being a minority. I don't understand any hyphenated description of any ethnicity with American. South Americans are American . Canadians are American. I think we, in the US, have arrogantly appropriated that designation, like there's no America but the US.. a I also think it's hysterically funny ( and Ironic) that people get so hot under the collar when they spout off about all the so-called minorities "taking over the country". Like it belongs to ANY one... I know more non-whites whose families have been in the United States far longer than many of the white folks who are yelling "reverse descrimination". So, whose country is it again???

 

To me, it's just another case of people being afraid of losing their power. I really wonder about the person who originally wrote "why is it that only whites can be racists"... Anyone who lives in a multi-cultural society (as the United States ALWAYS has been), knows full well that there is even racism  within races and cultures.

 

I also firmly believe that racism is actually much less an issue than socio-economic prejudice.The color of someone's skin magically becomes less troublesome if they have enough money to not only move into your neighborhood, but keep up or surpass the Jonses'. If their kids are well behaved, they can be purple. If they keep up the yard and vote and dress nicely and obey the law they can be plaid.

 

On the other hand, how many of us would prefer living next to Meth making trailer trash because they were white instead a dark skinned surgeon that's president of his church,and loves puttering in his garden. 

 

I think being proud of your color is pretty shallow.

 

JMHO.

 

You certainly are, LOL!! . I thnk my objection to the piece is that there is the assumption that non-whites are not labeled racist. In my experience,  non whites exhibiting racist behavior are labelled racists as quickly. I also wonder where the author lives and at what period of time - that the epithets he mentions are bandied about -. Without exaggeration, and with just a few exceptions, I haven't heard those words iused freely in 30-40 years... and I live in an area where there is probably every ethnic and racial group  is represented.

No doubt there are racists around- ( you just rarely hear that language) and when you do, it is as likely to come from an non- white (actually more likely). I've had people say such things to me... my feeling is they're just looking for a reaction; I don't back down and do question their need to make a non-racial issue a racial one. A few months ago a non-white woman cut "jumped" the bus line, and when my daughter and I objected, it got pretty heated ( as only new yorkers can, LOL).When the woman brought a racial slant to it, I stood over her and said " Is that all you've GOT?" She backed down.

 

I agree with what you say about the neighbors. I neglected to mention the dear Dr. was by no means a racist.(LOL!)

 

I understand national pride. I understand ethnic pride. Seeing as people of the same ethnic background can have different skin tones, pride in the color of your skin- escapes me. It's like being proud of your height.

 

I must appologize for my comments on all people from countries  in North & South Americans being Americans. I knew what you were talking about. I was just being argumentative. Sorry. Bad Linda.

 

 

 

every area has it's own terms and prejudices.  I grew up at the beach and because I was blonde there were always cracks about me being a "beach bunny" without any brains in my head.

 

I think everyone needs to remember that there are some in every race or area that stand out in a negative way which causes  people to label them with names.  I try not to take it personal because I know who I am and what I am.

 

 

 

MyzteriouzWayz-  I don't know who wrote it. There have been rumors but no clarification that I can find. It was sent to me in e-mail and has been passed around over the years so far.

i think i'm gonna leave this one alone...i could start a war w/ my opinion

Im sorta with Jacki on this.

Besides .. we are all created equally in the eyes of God.  No one person regardless of skin color , crimes committed, college education funds, wars, wealth , poverty, or whatever changes the fact that no person is better or less than another. 

Just my opinion.

Living in a trailer park does not make  a person trailer park trash. Being trash does.Living  the south does not make a person a Redneck.Living In California does not make a person a Beach Bunny. You can be Park Avenue trash just as easily. (sometimes more easily) .

 

I did not mean to offend anyone, and I'm sorry if I did so; it was insensitive of me..

Thank you, Linda.  It is a term that grates on me every time I hear it.

Such terms do lump people together.

I do appreciate your reply.   Hugs, joan