Why is it okay for whites to oppress but cry foul when there's backlash against them?
451964
People will justify their answers but you are exactly right.  This is why on the 4th of July I have a hard time getting into "love of country"...genocide, slavery, suppression of human rights, exploitation of minors and women...these days were are killing people and destabilizing the middle east in order to force our form of govt on them...basically the winners write the history...it has always been this way...right now lots of children, grandchildren, great grand children of immigrants are slamming the newest wave of immigrants...this isn't new...immigrants have always been reviled...I remember reading historical documents about the anti-Irish, German, Italian, Japanese movements...there are real issues regarding immigration - health, housing, education...but these people would not be here if they weren't working...so they have a place...now the challenge is to see if we can solve these problems without the fear and hate spread by the hysterical chicken little alarmists.  Unfortunately, people often are ruled by emotions and fears than by rational thoughts when dealing with these issues...of course, emotions and fear sell papers, get ratings, and consolidate political power...and rational discourse is very boring to much of the US public.
984435
I'm not sure you can leave out history.  I really don't take it  seriously when black people insult white people.  Honestly, I'm not even sure what the hell a "Cracker" is.  What can they say?  White people sue?  Can't dance?  But if whites start insulting blacks, it can go from simple insults to downright hurtful.  Think of Kramer's recent tirade - what can a black comedian say that could possibly match the connotation of stringing up a black person and shoving a pitchfork up his asss?  That's not funny, it's not sane, it's the rantings of a racist.  \n\nI'm not sure there's a corresponding line with any other race.\n\nBut simply put, I don't think blacks insulting whites carries nearly the power that whites insults blacks carries, and it is a holdover from the past, and it will take a very long time, lifetimes, to remove it.
120799
My personal opinion to this subject, is that this is a reaction to the controversies, frustration and maltreatment that people receives daily.\nYou know, everyone of us perceives and reacts differently to the various situations.Racism, is a scream of modern people.Racists, are trying to express their own problems with violent reactions and according my opinion they are not realizing why they react like this. \nViolence is the result of a subconscious reaction to their reality.\n I want to add here the said of Man Tomas:\n"These people whom we treat badly and prevent from following their wishes, whom we do not be sure are provided with a proper education, whom we embitter with our wrath, whom we go to any lenghts to make submissive, these are the people who will raise the next generation".\n\nOn the other hand, there are a lot of interests behind of this situation that want to see people divided and not united and they take profit, they try to maintain an absolutely nonsense situation. \n\nKaterina
1102255
I've been threatened and yelled at by Hawai'ians and black people who hate "whitey."  ("Haole" is Hawai'ian for "whitey.")  I was once laid off from a job in favor of a black guy, just because I'm white.  There are plenty of racist blowholes of all colors on the Web.\nBut I don't bear any ill will against those of any color or ethnic group.  I know that the racists are a small minority of any group, and most people let reason and rationality guide their actions.  The USA is basically colorblind.\nDr. King put it best: we should be judged by the content of our character, not the color of our skin.
1147591
I don't care what race their are if they are breaking the law they can expect many to be angry.\n Laws are for a purpose and many agree with them.
733642
Anything that perpetuates the demand from our society for all white males to feel guilty for something they had no part in is  wrong. I haven't been discriminatory towards anyone, unless they are just plain ignorant, and I should be discriminated against by anyone either.\n\nAffirmative action was needed up to about fifteen years ago, but it is time for either a phase out plan or complete stoppage.
802758
I'm proud to be white but when I cross the line and act like being white is better than anything else, that's being racist and that's wrong. The same applies to other races as well. Be proud of who you are and respectful of others.
541950
I hate it when a black person assumes that because I am white I support slavery or ever had an ancestor who had slaves. They seem to forget it was blacks who sold them into slavery and white's who fought to free them. Not all whites supported slavery!  I think it was horrible but I am also sick of them thinking they are entitled because of it.  What about the jews? They were wronged too, what do they get?  The Indians we stole this land from were wronged, what do they get?  I think it is unfair that they can have all black beauty pageants, all black colleges, all black scholarships, we cannot have an all white anything or we would be in big trouble for discrimination, not that I would want to anyway, but how fair is that????!!!!!  I think everyone should have the same rights and I am sick of hearing how they think they have less rights when they actually have MORE.  They will get a job even if less qualified and I have seen first hand how they can sit around and do nothing and cannot be fired, by law, because company would be in trouble if they fired them.  I like black people, but it angers me to no living end that they get away with stuff like that!  I have black friends and have heard them make remarks about getting retribution one day.  That is a real pisser offer for me!!!!  I have done nothing wrong to them!
108533
yes i there still is. but it is in little dribs and drabs here and there. People are so afraid to be out and out racist that they say and do things quitely. For instance they may not give a black person as much work because they think they are lazy and not dependable. They may not serve them at a resturant because they think they won't get a tip. (See the question about black people at resturant). What makes me mad his how white people get mad when we say that actions against us are racist. but what they don't seem to understand is that if you are so upset that we play the "racecard" then stop dealing it! know the reason why we feel the way we do  and have some empathy. Look I am not blaming todays white youth for the problems of slavery. but if you know the history you would try to change it!
762591
Welcome to the real world. This is a prime example of the double standard in America. It is always the white persons fault. \n  Political correctness, it will be the end of us.
402711
I have a pretty bad knee jerk reaction to those sorts of things and it's hard for me to keep from answering their questions. I think the best thing to do is just not answer them at all. These guys (or gals) really do get a kick out of that kind of stuff and are amused at all the stupid white people (or what ever kind of people) that don't think their bigoted opinion is the truth. It seems to just reinforce their beliefs. know what I'm gonna try and ignore them, but I know I won't always be able to help myself. \nThat said, I know I've probably said some pretty sarcastic or inflammatory remarks in some of my answers but to attack a person for their beliefs is not the same as attacking someone for something that they can't change (like skin color or a physical or mental disability) PEOPLE CAN ALWAYS CHANGE THEIR BELIEFS. Let's just hope more of the bigots and racists of the world change theirs.
1045062
White people are the worst at that, because they feel entitled.
1079823
Come get this white boy!  I'll mess your life!\n\nThat freedom of speach....  brought to you by a bunch of white guys.  If you hate us so much, why do you spend your time dealing w/ us?  simply go away!  Why would you want to subject yourself to all of the horrible things we are all about?
1030716
racism is not innate, it is a learned response. no matter what color your skin you are racist against someone.  can YOU resist YOUR inate racism.  "this is asked to WHITES" give me a break
248046
because your viewpoints oppose theirs.\n\nand by voicing it out, they might be afraid that you can influence others into having the same mindset as you.\n\nAlso, there's definitely racism and elitism in every social level. so when you are supporting someone or something that this social level looks down on, they of course, feel that they have a right to be rude!
327650
It's called a double standard.\nIt's the same as the way white men are racists and no one else is officially.
822584
Good question, I guess those who are on the losing end of an argument get all mad and take it out on others the only way they can. I have recieved several violation notices which I reply and argue my side. These people will try using the race card and name calling when they know that they are wrong. They have no other form of defense and they think we will back down. I will not. I am for my country enforcing it's soveriegn laws and policies.