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Originally posted by cash78mere
believe me, i'm never out to purposely offend anyone. that's not my style. i just can't stand how everyone is so ready to jump on someone because they are "offended". yes, fine, be offended, but don't immediately claim racism, prejudice, hatred, supremacy, etc. sometimes people say and do things and don't realize how their actions affect other people. instead of automatically shouting and arguing, just take a step back and breathe.
i respect people. i think about their feelings. but i think people nowadays are too eager to cry foul.
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Maybe, just maybe you aren't able to understand why people are offended or even feel discriminated against or belittled because you don't have to live the life of a minority from day to day. It is easier not to understand the pain a person feels when their race/ethnicity is belittled when you don't personally have to deal with those feelings. Many people want to believe that racism is a thing of the past but unfortunately it is NOT and those of us who have to deal with blatant racism on a daily basis may recognize it a little more easily. You are right, sometimes people do say things and don't realize how those things will not affect others. Just because they don't realize they are being a bigot doesn't make comments any less bigoted. I have personally dealt with people who I know for a fact didn't realize they were being completely insulting, and yes I did take a step back and breathe, but then I took them to the side and told them they were offensive. I believe if you truly respect the feelings of others you might be a little bit more willing to put yourself into their shoes instead of viewing things from your own point of view. Again, I stress don't think of it as being PC, just stop and think before you speak and ask yourself "If I was xxxx how would that make me feel". It isn't about being PC, it's about showing a little common courtesy and respect for your fellow man.