Racism, Why do people have to be like that?

United States
August 12, 2008 4:13am CST
Hi, i just want to know whay people have to be racist? I mean we all grow up on the same planet. Why do some people have to think they are better than others? I really do hate racism. My parents raised me not to hate. I do not see why white people have to be disrespectful to black people and call them the N word. And why do black people have to call the white people crackers, or whitebread, etc.? I mean really people, for those of who do that, do you not have any respect for yourself? I know that both races have done bad things, there are some white people who make others look bad and the same with black people. There are some white people who kill for the fun of it, moleste children, etc. And there are black people who do drugs, always getting arrested, selling drugs, etc. But the way i see it, it goes both ways. Those things are what black and white people do. Not just one or the other. But the thing is, just because one black person or white person wants to live that way, doesn't mean the others do. There are many decent black and white people in the world. So why does the racism have to come into play? Neither side is better than the other. So what are your feelings on the subject of Racism? All opinons welcomed.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
12 Aug 08
It comes down to a lack of open mindedness, a lack of education and a lack of tolerance. In many cases it can also be becasue of a particular and personal experience that ends up with a stereotype being created; and in many cases also it just comes down to their upbringing! The media and certain very savvy factions in high places in society also do a pretty good job of creating public perceptions about certain races as well. Yes we are ultimately all himan beings but history between races also contributes heavily to how many feel about each other. Doesn't mean that any of this is right! These are just some reasonings from my own opinions!
@lyzabelle (1668)
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
That's what they call human superiority. Other person feels that they are more valuable than the other human race. They think that they are the best in this world and nobody is better than them. I'm just thankful that not all people are like that.
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• United States
12 Aug 08
I agree. I am gladd not all people are butts!..lol..I am trying to raise my son with the same beliefs as i was when i was growing up. Just not as easy as i hoped it would be..lol. Thank you for your comment.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
12 Aug 08
sweetjeanie I cannot agree more with you. I think racialism is the most blatant abuse on earth. Who are we to pick on colors! Good and bad are there in both blacks and whites and It freaks me out to differentiate on basis of that. I feel, man has made it only to prove his superiority over others which is very derogatory. Thanks.
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