xdog said:
So what you are saying is that everyone including yourself discriminate but it's worse when it happens to you. We all face discrimination in this world. When I visit countries that the majority of people are a colour other than myself I am treated differently. It's human nature to congregate with people who share similar characteristics. To prefer to have sex with only one group or to exclude a group may be discrimination but by no means is it racism. I always thought racism was feeling superior to members of a different ethnic group. I don't want to have sex with a 347 lb woman. It's not because I think I'm deserving of something better or hate her but rather I'm just not atrracted to her. I'm sure there are some women who would find me to be unattractive. All the power to them.
I'm sure that you face discrimination all the time. We all do. Do people of a different colour assume that I'm treating them a certain way only because of their colour? I'm sure some of them do. Do you find yourself thinking or acting differently when interacting with people of a different ethnic background?
Unfortunately in today's world, people tend to assume they are treated differently only because they look or act differently. Maybe they're treated that way because they're obnoxious or just not likeable. Luckily for me, I realised I could be a better person by not making assumptions about people. It can be difficult at times but I find I'm much happier now. I treat people the way I want to be treated.
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dog.. you dont' have a clue, and you don't seem willing to clue in...
Everyone discriminates... discrimination is part of our life. When we choose the Pasta vs the fish, the blue shirt over the white, the BMW over the Honda, we are discriminating. It is how we make choices...
When we discriminate based on Race then you are venturing into the realm of racism...
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dis‧crim‧i‧nate /v. dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪt; adj. dɪˈskrɪmənɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[v. di-skrim-uh-neyt; adj. di-skrim-uh-nit] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -nat‧ed, -nat‧ing, adjective
1. to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality: The new law discriminates against foreigners. He discriminates in favor of his relatives.
2. to note or observe a difference; distinguish accurately: to discriminate between things.
3. to make or constitute a distinction in or between; differentiate: a mark that discriminates the original from the copy.
4. to note or distinguish as different: He can discriminate minute variations in tone.
5. marked by discrimination; making or evidencing nice distinctions: discriminate people; discriminate judgments.
–noun 1. a Racism: Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.0.1) - Cite This Source
rac‧ism /ˈreɪsɪzəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rey-siz-uhm] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
1. belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
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So when a hooker says that she accepts white clients only, is there a reason for that??? This is a basic business transaction and should only be seen as that.... not some sort of intimate contact or friendship or lover... what she prefers on her own time is her choice, refusing all other races except whites (carte blanche) can only be one thing...
One more thing... you say that you don't make assumptions about people, but
XDOG said:
Unfortunately in today's world, people tend to assume they are treated differently only because they look or act differently. Maybe they're treated that way because they're obnoxious or just not likeable.