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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet
Oooooo Missy puhleeze don't beat me on houwse I calls myself!
Translation--This discussion is stupid in stereo... Tweeting about it is nothing more than a "clanging bell"--it means nothing but wasted space. How you choose to draw your box on how you want me in, doesn't mean I draw one your way or I get a failing grade. That's retarded--like, you like chocolate milk!!!
Hayle, if you want to call yourself "Sugar Honey Iced Tea-colored", it should be your choice. I would not choose that kind of definition of myself, but, that is how some people think--what is it to me??? :huh:
Why don't you answer this question for me: What is it to you what people call themselves in the grand scheme of things?
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I guess what I fail to understand is why discussion shouldn't take place. What is the point in going through life never wanting to understand anyone else's point of view? Mine is different from yours and that's the point. The point isn't to change the world's system of labeling but to see why people think the way they do. It goes like this: I give my opinion, someone else gives theirs. Someone else responds to my opinion and I respond to the first's opinion, who responds to the second person's opinion, and there you are...three different points of view. Beautiful.
Suggestion...Because you aren't going to be able to convince me that discussion is bad and because I won't be able to convince you that it's good, why not both of us stop talking to each other? If anyone is interested in the topic at hand they'll offer their opinions and if not the thread will die. Either way, THIS isn't the point...it isn't going to go anywhere...arguing isn't discussion. It's arguing.
To answer your question: interesting.
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Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam
This may just be my $.02 - but perhaps if you want to start a "Calling someone Black v. Calling someone White" thread, it would be a more appropriate place for your part of the discussion.
I just don't think that you and I, as white women, should really be commenting on whether people should be called African American or Black. Not that I have a huge amount of guilt about the past (because I don't, really), I just don't think it's my place as someone who is not a member of the culture or race to slap a label on it.
And I don't think it's your place, either.
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The world would be a boring place full of misunderstandings and divisions if we can ONLY talk about people with the same skin color as ourselves. Being overly PC doesn't do anyone favors. It's a discussion. I am very obviously not here to change anyone's mind nor did I for a moment think I could. It's interesting and it's good to understand...and the door works both ways. I think the question "Why is "black" offensive when "white" is not?" is interesting and people have different opinions on why that is or is not true.
And of course, think what you want, but it's also nowhere near your place to tell me what to talk about.
