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Originally Posted by Antithesis
2. Can you dislike the actions and policies (or even existence) of the state of Israel, and not be a racist?
part A: (actions and policies) Of course ... disagreeing with North Korea's policies doesn't necessarily mean you are racist towards North Koreans.
part B: (existence) This could be interpreted many different ways and I think a positive response to this question could be construed as racism a lot easier than the others.
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Yeah, we'll very much have to disagree on part B. Believing that the state of Israel is 'technically illegitimate' does not = being a Mujahadeen. To paint anyone who disagrees with the Israeli occupation of Palestine (if you believe the Palestinians) as a racist is flat out wrong. I'm sure there were many in Britain back in the 18th century who didn't agree with the 'new' United States right to exist or legitimacy as a 'state'. Were they racist against... white protestants?
Holding a purely political point of view does not automatically construe religious bigotry. Thats why, when Azure whipped out the race card, I responded. I think its innappropriate when looking at the original post in question (not a hint of racism to it).