Canada kicks racist butt!

[MrBubbles]

Joelcool7 said:

MrBubbles said:

id just like to say that while i agree more with khuutra, i think both his and joecools positions are absolutely crazy.  i think that there is a societal structure that can encourage and be accepting of racism   (example: black history month is racist and encourages racism), but a lot of people do make attempts to actually strive for fulfilling our own perceptions of ourselves being accepting and tolerant of everyone. 

I think that is of more importance...that people are willing to accept and treat others as equals regardless of personal apprehensions they have.

 

Crazy is alittle harsh. I actually agree with many of Khuutra's positions as well. Also I think both of us agree with you that all people should be treated as equals.

As for Black History month being racist. I agree in a way it teaches segregation. But it is also inciteful to learn about how your country has treated people of other races. Maybe their should be a racial awareness month instead though drawing attention and educating people about how the country has treated all races.

Well your angle seems to be that we are some perfect utopia and his is that we are all spiteful lunatic racists.  Both positions, to me, seem to lack an actual connection with our reality.

personally, i think focusing on it specifically only seperates everyone all the more.  not that events shouldnt be covered and discussed, but it should be looked at as part of the history rather than cherry picking events throughout it all and lumping them all together.  If the events are important then they will stand out in their place in history and dont need something like a special month.