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Is this scenario racism, Can minorities be racist?

Is this scenario racism, Can minorities be racist?


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The scenario:

Where: USA
When: today 5/12/2014

I'm a black guy that owns a contracting Company. Its smaller, about 20 employees.

Lets call it Agent J's Home Improvements and Landscaping.

I dont hire any white people, I think they arent trust worthy simply because they are white so I deny everyone that applies. For me White = dishonest.


Am I a racist, is this racism?

For reference here the definition of racism:

Racism:
rac·ist noun or adjective
1: a belief that
race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2: racial prejudice or discrimination


heres links to 9 more
racism noun - definition in the American English Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionaries Online
racism - definition of racism by Macmillan Dictionary
Racism | Define Racism at Dictionary.com
racism: definition of racism in Oxford dictionary (British & World English)
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: racism
racism - definition of racism by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
Collins English Dictionary | Always Free Online
Heinle's Newbury House Dictionary of American English
https://www.google.com/search?num=3...XEsATUsYDIDA&ved=0CCgQvwUoAA&biw=1600&bih=815


 
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The scenario:

Where: USA
When: today 5/12/2014

I'm a black guy that owns a contracting Company. Its smaller, about 20 employees.

Lets call it Agent J's Home Improvements and Landscaping.

I dont hire any white people, I think they arent trust worthy simply because they are white so I deny everyone that applies. For me White = dishonest.


Am I a racist, is this racism?

For reference here the definition of racism:

Racism:
rac·ist noun or adjective1: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race2: racial prejudice or discrimination


heres links to 9 more
racism noun - definition in the American English Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionaries Online
racism - definition of racism by Macmillan Dictionary
Racism | Define Racism at Dictionary.com
racism: definition of racism in Oxford dictionary (British & World English)
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: racism
racism - definition of racism by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
Collins English Dictionary | Always Free Online
Heinle's Newbury House Dictionary of American English
https://www.google.com/search?num=3...XEsATUsYDIDA&ved=0CCgQvwUoAA&biw=1600&bih=815



Yes, I would say you're a racist with what you've described. I don't know if it fits the dictionary's definition, but it fits mine.
 
The scenario:

Where: USA
When: today 5/12/2014

I'm a black guy that owns a contracting Company. Its smaller, about 20 employees.

Lets call it Agent J's Home Improvements and Landscaping.

I dont hire any white people, I think they arent trust worthy simply because they are white so I deny everyone that applies. For me White = dishonest.


Am I a racist, is this racism?

For reference here the definition of racism:

Racism:
rac·ist noun or adjective1: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race2: racial prejudice or discrimination


heres links to 9 more
racism noun - definition in the American English Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionaries Online
racism - definition of racism by Macmillan Dictionary
Racism | Define Racism at Dictionary.com
racism: definition of racism in Oxford dictionary (British & World English)
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: racism
racism - definition of racism by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
Collins English Dictionary | Always Free Online
Heinle's Newbury House Dictionary of American English
https://www.google.com/search?num=3...XEsATUsYDIDA&ved=0CCgQvwUoAA&biw=1600&bih=815



Great thread topic and scenario for this topic by the way.

To answer your first question, based solely on the scenario you described, as requested, yes.

To the second question, yes. Racism knows no color, or race, or ethnic boundaries. Racism is racism, regardless of from where it originates.
 
Great thread topic and scenario for this topic by the way.

To answer your first question, based solely on the scenario you described, as requested, yes.

To the second question, yes. Racism knows no color, or race, or ethnic boundaries. Racism is racism, regardless of from where it originates.

100% correct
 
Yes, the scenario is completely racist. To say that 100% of all white people are dishonest is the same as me saying 100% of black people cheat the system to get government welfare.
 
Great thread topic and scenario for this topic by the way.

To answer your first question, based solely on the scenario you described, as requested, yes.

To the second question, yes. Racism knows no color, or race, or ethnic boundaries. Racism is racism, regardless of from where it originates.

what he said
 
The scenario:

Where: USA
When: today 5/12/2014

I'm a black guy that owns a contracting Company. Its smaller, about 20 employees.

Lets call it Agent J's Home Improvements and Landscaping.

I dont hire any white people, I think they arent trust worthy simply because they are white so I deny everyone that applies. For me White = dishonest.


Am I a racist, is this racism?

For reference here the definition of racism:

Racism:
rac·ist noun or adjective
1: a belief that
race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2: racial prejudice or discrimination


heres links to 9 more
racism noun - definition in the American English Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionaries Online
racism - definition of racism by Macmillan Dictionary
Racism | Define Racism at Dictionary.com
racism: definition of racism in Oxford dictionary (British & World English)
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: racism
racism - definition of racism by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
Collins English Dictionary | Always Free Online
Heinle's Newbury House Dictionary of American English
https://www.google.com/search?num=3...XEsATUsYDIDA&ved=0CCgQvwUoAA&biw=1600&bih=815



Yes, I would say you're a racist with what you've described. I don't know if it fits the dictionary's definition, but it fits mine.

As Maggie said that is racist. The only person that will probably disagree is Eco.
 
I think it's racism but some define racism in such a way that the definition itself precludes anyone who isn't. I gotta say, it sure would be handy to be part of a group that by it's very definition completely excludes and excuses my actions and attitudes.
 
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The scenario:

Where: USA
When: today 5/12/2014

I'm a black guy that owns a contracting Company. Its smaller, about 20 employees.

Lets call it Agent J's Home Improvements and Landscaping.

I dont hire any white people, I think they arent trust worthy simply because they are white so I deny everyone that applies. For me White = dishonest.


Am I a racist, is this racism?

You sounds more like you're prejudices than a racist.

Who does the landscaping for your company, illegal aliens from Mexico ?

Or are you a high end contractor and only use Japanese landscapers ?

Japanese have a well earned reputation as being the best landscapers in the trade. Because Ed Asner (Lib) only uses Japanese landscapers at his home in Santa Barbara, is he a racist, prejudice or does he just wants the best looking garden on the block ?
 
I think it's racism but some define racism in such a way that the definition itself precludes anyone who isn't white.

I wonder who that could be. :mrgreen:
 
I think it's racism but some define racism in such a way that the definition itself precludes anyone who isn't. I gotta say, it sure would be handy to be part of a group that by it's very definition completely excludes and excuses my actions and attitudes.

and those people would be mistaken since they have no factual support to define it that way. all the facts and definitions prove them wrong.

It is in fact racism.
 
The scenario:

Where: USA
When: today 5/12/2014

I'm a black guy that owns a contracting Company. Its smaller, about 20 employees.

Lets call it Agent J's Home Improvements and Landscaping.

I dont hire any white people, I think they arent trust worthy simply because they are white so I deny everyone that applies. For me White = dishonest.


Am I a racist, is this racism?

For reference here the definition of racism:

Racism:
rac·ist noun or adjective
1: a belief that
race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2: racial prejudice or discrimination


heres links to 9 more
racism noun - definition in the American English Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionaries Online
racism - definition of racism by Macmillan Dictionary
Racism | Define Racism at Dictionary.com
racism: definition of racism in Oxford dictionary (British & World English)
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: racism
racism - definition of racism by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
Collins English Dictionary | Always Free Online
Heinle's Newbury House Dictionary of American English
https://www.google.com/search?num=3...XEsATUsYDIDA&ved=0CCgQvwUoAA&biw=1600&bih=815



Yes and they should have the right to be racist as should others.

Laws against such private discrmination violate peoples rights
 
1.)You sounds more like you're prejudices than a racist.
2.)Who does the landscaping for your company, illegal aliens from Mexico ?
3.)Or are you a high end contractor and only use Japanese landscapers ?
4.)Japanese have a well earned reputation as being the best landscapers in the trade.
5.)Because Ed Asner (Lib) only uses Japanese landscapers at his home in Santa Barbara, is he a racist, prejudice or does he just wants the best looking garden on the block ?

1.) based on what definition?
2.) doesnt matter
3.) also doesnt matter
4.) also meaningless
5.) it would simply depend on his sole reason for the selection. You said he chose his landscapers based on a factual reputation or merit and success. "IF" thats true thats not racist lol.
 
and those people would be mistaken since they have no factual support to define it that way. all the facts and definitions prove them wrong.

It is in fact racism.

By the very definition you provided (and I've seen other similar definitions) it is racial dscrimination and prejudice so it is racism. Besides, if using the term "black cloud" and Hallmark cards that mention black holes are deemed racist, your example clearly is.
 
Racism is racism, regardless of who is giving and who is receiving.
 
1.)By the very definition you provided (and I've seen other similar definitions) it is racial dscrimination and prejudice so it is racism.
2.)Besides, if using the term "black cloud" and Hallmark cards that mention black holes are deemed racist, your example clearly is.

1.) correct I agree and I would hope you seen similar since i gave 9 others :)
2.) well i dont know what you are talking about here but your examples dont fit any definition of racism that I know. But im guessing you are NOT saying they do only that some idiots out there have said those stupid things.
 
Racism is racism, regardless of who is giving and who is receiving.

correct by definition the fact you just posted will not change.
 
1.) correct I agree and I would hope you seen similar since i gave 9 others :)
2.) well i dont know what you are talking about here but your examples dont fit any definition of racism that I know. But im guessing you are NOT saying they do only that some idiots out there have said those stupid things.

Well "black cloud" was a phrase used by Rick Perry, I believe, and it was said that was a racist remark. The Hallmark card thing is incredibly funny. It was one of those annoying talking cards and it was for graduation. The characters were speaking of how this graduate was going to kick the whole universe's ass (because he/she is just that gifted). They mention a number of term related to astronomy including "black holes". Well the NAACP was outraged because they believed the card was actually saying black "ho's" and Hallmark couldn't pull the card fast enough. One of those cards is probably a collectors item now.
 
1.)Well "black cloud" was a phrase used by Rick Perry, I believe, and it was said that was a racist remark.
2.) The Hallmark card thing is incredibly funny. It was one of those annoying talking cards and it was for graduation. The characters were speaking of how this graduate was going to kick the whole universe's ass (because he/she is just that gifted). They mention a number of term related to astronomy including "black holes". Well the NAACP was outraged because they believed the card was actually saying black "ho's" and Hallmark couldn't pull the card fast enough. One of those cards is probably a collectors item now.

1.) well let me be clear, I dont remember that nor am familiar with that but black cloud "could" be prejudice or a racist remark but without more i could see how it makes a person a racist in general. But in general black cloud is not racist nor do i have any idea that Mitt said it that way.
2.) dont remember that but it sounds VERY stupid and not racism at all lol

the issue i have with the NAACP is thier communication/publicity policies.

me and you could join and then if somethign happens by use that makes the news and we get interviewed it will say X Factor "NAACP member" under our name on the news and many members over the years have done things for show instead of reason.
 
Who voted no? I can't see the votes since I already voted.

buck ewer

but why cant you see the votes? I can always see the votes, are you on a phone or tab or somethign that is different from PC?
The numbers have a hyperlink.
 
Yes, the scenario you offer is racist in my opinion. Yes, minorities can most certainly be racist.
 
buck ewer

but why cant you see the votes? I can always see the votes, are you on a phone or tab or somethign that is different from PC?
The numbers have a hyperlink.

I just never put my cursor over the numbers. Learn something new every day. Thanks. I thought it might have been eco. He and I went round and round about this a week or so ago. It was hilarious at first but then became tiresome with the "I'm right no matter what you say, demonstrate or provide as factual proof." On many other topics, I like the guy. He has a pretty good sense of humor. But on this subject... Well...
 
1.)I just never put my cursor over the numbers. Learn something new every day.
2.)Thanks.
3.) I thought it might have been eco. He and I went round and round about this a week or so ago. It was hilarious at first but then became tiresome with the "I'm right no matter what you say, demonstrate or provide as factual proof." On many other topics, I like the guy. He has a pretty good sense of humor. But on this subject... Well...

1.) yep been there down that :)
2.) you're welcome
3.) no it wasnt but anybody that says otherwise is simply factually wrong
 
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