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Topic: I will not appoligize for being white.
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Mon 09/29/08 04:29 PM
Edited by quiet_2008 on Mon 09/29/08 04:31 PM


this is my two cents about slavery. It is true that slavery had existed long before the "slave trade", however for the most part it was a system of indentured servitude. In fact in Africa, Greece, Rome and other countries they were even allowed to own property, marry into the families they served and even hold office.

The slavery that we know, was so insidious because it striped people of their humanity. I am frankly tired of people using the fact that tribe sold other tribes as a pass for what was they did. And it makes absolutely no sense to give credit to anyone for righting something that was wrong to begin with.

Lastly on the subject of guilt. Riddle me this, how often have you felt guilty about something you don't think, feel or engage in?



Would it make you feel better to know, that George Washington's second in command (kinda) was his slave, that rode side by side with him. He even had his own horse!


or that the slaves in the Alamo were freed before the battle and refused to leave

and died with the rest of the defenders and are listed equally on the roll of heroes


(thats not really appropos of anything, just a kind of a cool story)

Thomas27's photo
Mon 09/29/08 04:29 PM
As long as people are referred to as minorities, racism will always linger.

mnhiker's photo
Mon 09/29/08 06:18 PM
I won't apologize for having a friend who isn't white.

MirrorMirror's photo
Tue 09/30/08 07:54 AM

In spite of the media's attempts to make me feel ashamed of myself.

My skin is still white.
I am still male.

am I predjuced.... What utter nonsense.

inside my skin beats a human heart.

That is what ultimately drives my decisions... Not my skin which is but a cover upon my soul.

But my human heart.

what drives you?
mad I DEMAND THAT YOU APOLIGIZE TO ME FOR BEING WHITEmad









:tongue:

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Tue 09/30/08 03:45 PM
If the media is the problem get rid of the problem...it's discerning that you allow others invent your character. You should be proud of who ever you are White, Black or other. I love some of all races because of the character of the person who has proved worthy of my affection and love. Stay positive!!

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Tue 09/30/08 03:47 PM
Edited by zizzlinhot on Tue 09/30/08 03:47 PM
I agree 100%, it's past time we move forward...all this does is invade my space and time.

cutelildevilsmom's photo
Tue 09/30/08 04:57 PM
I am Irish-Scots and Native American.I take people as they come.People always blame color or sexual orientation when things don't go their way or people don't like them.Ever consider no one wants to hang with a whiny,bitter ass?Just a thought.

MirrorMirror's photo
Tue 09/30/08 05:18 PM
mad I SHOULD BE THE ONLY WHITE PERSON !!!!grumble



mad ALL YOU OTHER WHITE PEOPLE OWE ME AN APOLOGY FOR STEALING MY COLOR!!!:tongue:

cutelildevilsmom's photo
Tue 09/30/08 05:20 PM
Sorry I'm not all white..except my boobs..they never see the sun :angel:

bergeia's photo
Tue 09/30/08 05:20 PM

yanno how much genetic difference there is between black and white?

about .001%





i dont beleive that. too many illnesses tend to target one race or another increasingly. sounds like a wives tale to me,lol.

cutelildevilsmom's photo
Tue 09/30/08 05:22 PM
I thought that statistic was chimps and humans..

MirrorMirror's photo
Tue 09/30/08 05:22 PM

Sorry I'm not all white..except my boobs..they never see the sun :angel:
:cry: Thats a shame.:tongue:

damnitscloudy's photo
Tue 09/30/08 05:22 PM

Sorry I'm not all white..except my boobs..they never see the sun :angel:


And thank goodness because nobody wants to see that :tongue:

MirrorMirror's photo
Tue 09/30/08 05:30 PM


Sorry I'm not all white..except my boobs..they never see the sun :angel:


And thank goodness because nobody wants to see that :tongue:
:tongue: Speak for yourselfdrool

wouldee's photo
Tue 09/30/08 10:52 PM
HI guys.

I've been away.

working on ruining the bailout.:wink: laugh

you know I can.drinks


but race baiting is alive and well in this election.

I see it mostly in the obama campaign and it is very subtle.

Anyway, I thought you'd all like a little humor to lighten the moment.:wink:

Schlep on over to Florida and win one for Harvard.

Go team.drinks tongue2 :thumbsup: waving :angel:

http://thegreatschlep.com/site/index.html

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