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Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS
You said you identify with exactly what I said you identify with. Race-white; Ethnicity-Italian American. Problem? Better yet, read "How the Irish Became White" by Noel Ignatiev. Then you'd see that this topic isn't about YOU. 
No one said that.
Congratulations on finding something to be offended by.  People can moan and groan all they want to just to prove a point in a thread but if a camera was to follow you around everyday of your life, you would see the truth for what it is. |
I'm not offended. I said I think it's dumb.
I know it's not all about "ME." But us wops have feelings too. Ethnic groups haven't exactly chosen when they get to integrate into mainstream American culture.
Saying things like "they can identify as white" and thus recieve white priviliges implies that it is a choice. I don't identify as "white" White means nothing to me. I identify as Italian and as American. My children will likely identify as German and Italian or as just plain American. American does not equal white it means that I feel attached to the country I was born in.
/And that I like Americanized versions of other countries' foods.
//I'd still be a wop in some eyes.