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Is racism wrong?

Is racism wrong?

  • Yes

    Votes: 88 83.8%

  • No

    Votes: 15 14.3%

  • There is no such thing as racism

    Votes: 2 1.9%
  • Total voters
    105
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(This poll mirrors a different debate forum. I wanted to see the difference in their responses and our responses)
 
Race is a sociological construct that divides society, especially multiracial societies like the United States and Canada. I think any observation concerning race detracts from national unity, and that discrimination on a racial basis is irrational.

Racism is the mental defective's version of nationalism.
 
There's nothing wrong with honest assesment of the differences between races, and to an extent it's not even wrong to take pride in one's own race/culture.

When it becomes racism (and wrong) is when that belief turns to the belief that some races are superior or inferior and should be treated differently.
 
molten_dragon said:
There's nothing wrong with honest assesment of the differences between races, and to an extent it's not even wrong to take pride in one's own race/culture.

When it becomes racism (and wrong) is when that belief turns to the belief that some races are superior or inferior and should be treated differently.
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What he said. ^^^^
 
molten_dragon said:
There's nothing wrong with honest assesment of the differences between races, and to an extent it's not even wrong to take pride in one's own race/culture.

When it becomes racism (and wrong) is when that belief turns to the belief that some races are superior or inferior and should be treated differently.
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Just for arguments sake. What if in the future absolute proof is found that show races are not equal. That some are superior/inferior to others? Will we still deem racism unjust?
 
Baralis said:
Just for arguments sake. What if in the future absolute proof is found that show races are not equal. That some are superior/inferior to others? Will we still deem racism unjust?
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Yes - racism is more about treatment or a lack of respect and understanding rather than a factual, natural difference.
 
Baralis said:
Just for arguments sake. What if in the future absolute proof is found that show races are not equal. That some are superior/inferior to others? Will we still deem racism unjust?
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That is so unlikely as to be nearly impossible. Species homo sapiens is 99.9% genetically identical. There is more variation between individuals than between the races.

There is really only one race, the human race.
 
Dittohead not! said:
There is really only one race, the human race.
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It's a sociological construct. I'd say there are as many or as few races as society wants there to be-- and it seems to vary from society to society.

Personally, I have little use for such constructs. I am happy with two kinds of people-- my tribe, and everyone else.
 
Aunt Spiker said:
(This poll mirrors a different debate forum. I wanted to see the difference in their responses and our responses)
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Are you ****ting me???
 
I find that racism is an ignorance. The problem with ignorance is that the ignorant do not know they are ignorant.
 
Okay, who are wiseguys that voted 'No'??
 
American said:
Okay, who are wiseguys that voted 'No'??
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Presumably people who believe that racism isn't wrong. I know for a fact that there are several on this forum, even if our rules require them to be close-mouthed about it.
 
I bet if you looked at those "No" answers you'd see that they were made by guests.

Don't know many members here that would vote "No".
 
ScottD said:
I bet if you looked at those "No" answers you'd see that they were made by guests.

Don't know many members here that would vote "No".
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Hmmm..... A very astute deduction......;)
 
Baralis said:
Just for arguments sake. What if in the future absolute proof is found that show races are not equal. That some are superior/inferior to others? Will we still deem racism unjust?
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I think the key is the difference between thinking races are different and caring if races are different. Much of what I think we see are cultural differences based on generations of traditions passed down. As an example, I see my own cultural habits as different from those of Italians, but I don't mind the differences, and I admire some of their traditional practices that I don't have as a result of my own history.

Racism seems (to me) to be based more in actual misunderstanding and not true hatred. I'm sure there are people who truly hate others because of the color of their skin, but I don't think this is common, nor do I think it is a problem that can be attributed to only one race or another.
 
Korimyr the Rat said:
Presumably people who believe that racism isn't wrong. I know for a fact that there are several on this forum, even if our rules require them to be close-mouthed about it.
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Who are the bastards?
 
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molten_dragon said:
There's nothing wrong with honest assesment of the differences between races, and to an extent it's not even wrong to take pride in one's own race/culture.

When it becomes racism (and wrong) is when that belief turns to the belief that some races are superior or inferior and should be treated differently.
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Do you mind if I save this post for future threads?
 
American said:
Okay, who are wiseguys that voted 'No'??
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I voted no, thanyouverymuch. I won't hesitate to form an opinion about a person based on their race, creed, color, religion and national origin. You think I'm gonna take check from a Baptist preacher? **** no!!!
 
Obligatory: There is but one race: The HUMAN race. but I said no anyways cause RACISM is funny as all ****.
 
American said:
Who are the bastards?
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Private poll. The only person whose vote I can tell you is my own. I voted "yes" but only because I consider the very idea of "race" itself to be primitive superstition-- I make no bones about my willingness to discriminate against other people on the basis of their nationality or their religion.
 
For all you people who are saying that racism is wrong now, and saying that there is only one human race: Does this apply across species as well? Would you support discrimination against other sentient lifeforms on the basis of their species or their planet of origin?

Give me a hundred million dollars and two hundred years, and I could give you chimpanzees capable of posting on this forum.
 
You're a little late, we already have Chimps posting on the forums. >.> Clever trick to get 2 million bucks and a 2 year head start though...
 
EpicDude86 said:
You're a little late, we already have Chimps posting on the forums. >.> Clever trick to get 2 million bucks and a 2 year head start though...
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It may be nothing more than a scientific curiosity, but it's a good life's work. Give me a chance to test a few things I've always wanted to check out, too.
 
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