Am I a racist?

[jpinpb]

Ultimately, it really depends on who you would be comfortable having live in your home. Sure there are stereotypes and some of those are carried on and perpetuated by the people themselves. If a black man came to your house in a suit and worked at a stock brokerage company, would you consider him? If a black man came to your house w/a baseball cap backwards and baggy pants down past his butt, working part time would you consider him?

I know this may seem like appearances, but it’s more than that. It’s presentation and what they think of themselves, too. If Hally Berry or Penélope Cruz look-alike came to your house looking for a room to rent, would you say no b/c strictly b/c of their race?

There’s more to this than just race. There’s so many factors to consider besides their job and ability to pay rent and cleanliness and even hobbies. If some white guy wanted to rent a room from me and he played drums in a band and would practice 20 hours a week, I might not want to have him as a roommate.

And of course religion would be considered, as well. If a born-again christian wanted to rent a room from me and I sensed they would be preaching and wanting to convert me, I maybe wouldn’t rent a room to them.

Excuse the pun, but it’s not just so black and white.

And as far as discrimination, I think one should be somewhat discriminating about with whom they will be sharing a home.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Arraya: I read “Methland”, its a good book. You’ve hit on the one aspect that’s gone undiscussed on this thread, and that is the issue of class.

Americans are terrified of race, especially if it means being hit with the word “racist”. We’ve been beaten over the head with the Political Correctness baton for so long, we’re afraid to have an honest discussion on the topic.

Left unsaid is the contention that class is and has been a larger issue in this country than race. When tax breaks for the richest 1% are discussed, we’re not talking about race (although, admittedly, I’m sure the largest percentage of that class is white), we’re talking about class. And, the divisions between classes, especially the rich and everyone else, continue to grow ever larger. In truth, I’m not even sure there is a true, functioning middle class in this country anymore.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Arraya: I read “Methland”, its a good book. You’ve hit on the one aspect that’s gone undiscussed on this thread, and that is the issue of class.

Americans are terrified of race, especially if it means being hit with the word “racist”. We’ve been beaten over the head with the Political Correctness baton for so long, we’re afraid to have an honest discussion on the topic.

Left unsaid is the contention that class is and has been a larger issue in this country than race. When tax breaks for the richest 1% are discussed, we’re not talking about race (although, admittedly, I’m sure the largest percentage of that class is white), we’re talking about class. And, the divisions between classes, especially the rich and everyone else, continue to grow ever larger. In truth, I’m not even sure there is a true, functioning middle class in this country anymore.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Arraya: I read “Methland”, its a good book. You’ve hit on the one aspect that’s gone undiscussed on this thread, and that is the issue of class.

Americans are terrified of race, especially if it means being hit with the word “racist”. We’ve been beaten over the head with the Political Correctness baton for so long, we’re afraid to have an honest discussion on the topic.

Left unsaid is the contention that class is and has been a larger issue in this country than race. When tax breaks for the richest 1% are discussed, we’re not talking about race (although, admittedly, I’m sure the largest percentage of that class is white), we’re talking about class. And, the divisions between classes, especially the rich and everyone else, continue to grow ever larger. In truth, I’m not even sure there is a true, functioning middle class in this country anymore.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Arraya: I read “Methland”, its a good book. You’ve hit on the one aspect that’s gone undiscussed on this thread, and that is the issue of class.

Americans are terrified of race, especially if it means being hit with the word “racist”. We’ve been beaten over the head with the Political Correctness baton for so long, we’re afraid to have an honest discussion on the topic.

Left unsaid is the contention that class is and has been a larger issue in this country than race. When tax breaks for the richest 1% are discussed, we’re not talking about race (although, admittedly, I’m sure the largest percentage of that class is white), we’re talking about class. And, the divisions between classes, especially the rich and everyone else, continue to grow ever larger. In truth, I’m not even sure there is a true, functioning middle class in this country anymore.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Arraya: I read “Methland”, its a good book. You’ve hit on the one aspect that’s gone undiscussed on this thread, and that is the issue of class.

Americans are terrified of race, especially if it means being hit with the word “racist”. We’ve been beaten over the head with the Political Correctness baton for so long, we’re afraid to have an honest discussion on the topic.

Left unsaid is the contention that class is and has been a larger issue in this country than race. When tax breaks for the richest 1% are discussed, we’re not talking about race (although, admittedly, I’m sure the largest percentage of that class is white), we’re talking about class. And, the divisions between classes, especially the rich and everyone else, continue to grow ever larger. In truth, I’m not even sure there is a true, functioning middle class in this country anymore.

[jpinpb]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there![/quote]

LOL. You know what I mean. There’s more to race here. Not just attractive women. If someone clean-cut that looked like Will Smith that worked at a stock brokerage company wanted to rent a room, you wouldn’t b/c of his race?

Too many factors to consider.

[jpinpb]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there![/quote]

LOL. You know what I mean. There’s more to race here. Not just attractive women. If someone clean-cut that looked like Will Smith that worked at a stock brokerage company wanted to rent a room, you wouldn’t b/c of his race?

Too many factors to consider.

[jpinpb]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there![/quote]

LOL. You know what I mean. There’s more to race here. Not just attractive women. If someone clean-cut that looked like Will Smith that worked at a stock brokerage company wanted to rent a room, you wouldn’t b/c of his race?

Too many factors to consider.

[jpinpb]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]Jp: If Penelope Cruz AND Halle Berry showed up to rent my place, I’d PAY THEM to live there![/quote]

LOL. You know what I mean. There’s more to race here. Not just attractive women. If someone clean-cut that looked like Will Smith that worked at a stock brokerage company wanted to rent a room, you wouldn’t b/c of his race?

Too many factors to consider.

[Author]

Posts