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Old 12-28-2005, 01:59 PM
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Ok people....

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Originally posted by omegamcgee
Why do black people have to have a seperate holiday? I mean, I'm not trying to be racist, but I thought that the key to ending racism was realizing we're all just people. Making up a holiday that you can celebrate just because your skin is a certain color seems kind of defeatist and like it would perpetuate racism even more.

I'm sure I'll get called a racist for that statement, but I'm not. Sorry if it offends anyone.

1. it's clear you don't understand the word racism...

2.

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I'm not trying to be racist....
saying you're not trying to be racist is kinda well, not good. Makes it sound like you're about to defend a "racist" statement and want to cover it up.