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Originally posted by evman150@Mar 22 2005, 02:20 AM
Obviously the candy does not say "n____ babies" on the box. It's just what I know them as. I don't feel something like that makes me racist. It's not like obscure candy references come up in everyday life. I'm just informing you that the term is not antiquated as you seem to imply by your reference to a 63 year old woman using it.
I find people of other races unattractive and that makes me racist. I really do not understand this one. I cannot help who I am attraceted to. It's just my nature. And I don't think it's possible to be inherently (biologically) racist. If it is, then I guess you can call me biologically racist.
And concerning slavery in Canada, I looked it up and found zilch. If you have some links which support your thoughts please post them.
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That was my example. I forgot to add that dear old Laurena actually caught herself after saying that, with a look of embarassment. She knew it was unacceptable in today's society and that it was from a era gone by. Might have been because there was someone Black in our office. The term for that candy is as antiquated as a Head Tax.
As I said earlier, you are of course entitled to be attracted to anyone. The question is a badly worded one as it's entirely possible to not be attracted to someone and not be racist. The better question is whether you consider inter-racial marriages OK or not.
Flamingchina: you're right about other races probably being the most intolerant. Look at the background of it though. The ones that have the biggest objection are typically 1st generation who were raised back in the home country. Usually, by the 2nd generation, they've learned different. To those that would consider this a double standard - would you consider Canada to have a more accepting and progressive society then that "home country"?