Why does being Patriotic suddenly make a person Racist?
535771
I don't really like racism.\nProbably coz i really don't understand authorities color classification system.\nWhite?\nI'm more like mixed pink, yellow, brown, with bits of black and green, not seen any white in me. Possibly the closest would be eyeballs, however I'm still dubious, and maybe in the future I'll have some white hair.\n\nAnyway back to your question, perhaps we're supposed to be nice to our guests, so being patriotic is fine so long as your not insulting.  \n\nAnyway, it seems to me your not being patriotic if your own countries appointed authority tells you, you are breaking the rules of your own country.  \nYeah ya right; I'm nuts, and so are they.\n\nWhat annoys me is that sometimes a particular symbol can be hi-jacked by some sub-section and hence lose it's original and/or true meaning.\n\nAnd finally No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. . . . .\nBeing patriotic does not make anyone racist, unless you live in a (openly) racist country. (so the possibilities of a few yeses there then!)\n\nCommon reason I've heard is;\n"Political Correctness gone mad"  \nI guess this means;\n###Too much "polictial correctness" is more "polictially uncorrect" than non at all.###\nNow I wonder if we can all agree on an optimum level.
996938
YES!!! People are used to his way but are scared to say anything because they don't want to be "racist" because he is of Spanish decent. He has lived in the US, even became a US citizen so its OK to have an opinion but when your in front of millions of people you need to have some type of respect towards other people. No matter what!!
1187307
The effects are simple. Once you get the American people on your side claiming the foreigners are terrorist. Which establishes racism among cultures like Muslims,Indians, etc.... Then you gain the path way to declare war on the so called "terrorist" which is nothing but a money bloodshed war. The only terrorist are the ones in the corporate offices, the white house, and the system. So now when common people walk the street they can't help, but feel scared walking and categorizing a turban to a terrorist. Terrorism is nothing, but a brainwashing technique to get americans on their side to support wars.
324335
Well, now days anything can happen if you say the wrong thing and offend somebody. But I agree. Where did the rights of freedom of speech go? And I always wondered why we have to allow blacks into our colleges, but they can dissallow whites into theirs. Isn't that racist? So it's okay for them to be but we can't? Other nationalities have different cultures, therefore we get into different negative situations. If we have to allow for their differences,they shouldn't take advantage of it. They should in the first place realize they came from their country to the United States. They need to follow our country rules, they are not here to start their own country in the middle of ours.
419198
Damn, just when I thought I knew myself, I became a racist. Who knew?\n\nhmmmm........
1035591
No, it's typically an act of desperation that leads to the person living "in between" cultures (completely losing your identity because you are essentially no longer a citizen of anywhere). This state of existence can lead to some bizarre behavior (i.e.--simultaneously demanding to be enfranchised in your new location while celebrating your old citizenship). But that's a result of the fear that you no longer belong anywhere. \n\nYou may or may not like our government's policy on illegal immigration, but try to have a little compassion for the people who only wanted to live the life that you and I take for granted. Don't mistake me, I'm not defending the illegal actions of those who have violated our laws, but I think you have to separate people from policy. Until our government develops a real and enforceable border policy, maybe they're the ones we should hold accountable.
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Good question, I noticed you said "some" white folks, thanks for specifing that. Not all us white people are a$$holes. I am sorry one of my "white" counterparts has done this to you or someone you know. It may stem from the INDIVIDUALS insecureness. However, I have been outcasted because I am white, and I haven't done anything wrong to anyone. Hell, I am married to someone of a different race, so why do black,brown,yellow,orange,red,green and or purple people instantley label all white people as racist slave owning hillbilly trailer trash? Same reason whites do it to other races, all races are racist, try this out, live in a homogenious (one race) country like I do, and then you will know what true racism is.
474221
Because some people are afraid of people that are different or look different than they are. Or they are just racist. Either way, people need to realize that it's just skin, inside we're all the same.
1039448
i feel more patriotic.\nbecause that is when we won our counrty's freedom.\n\ni love this country.\nbut i hate what this adminitration is doing to it.\n\ni am going to a protest all of the weekend AND on of july 4th, because i love this country so much, and i will NOT sit back and let someone ruin it.
992202
You're very correct in this. MOST people do not use the confederate flag as a symbol of hate; they use it as a symbol of their southern roots. It shows a severe lack of education for people to simply assume that the flag means one thing, and one thing only, to those who wave it.\n\nWe all have a different meaning of the American flag, Mexican flag, Puerto Rican flag, etc. Does waving a German flag make one a Nazi? Does waving a Chinese flag make one a Communist? \n\nAnd whatever happened to freedom of expression? Apparently freedom of expression only applies to illegal Mexicans who want to protest our (generous and accepting) government and wave their Mexican flags in our faces.
1027398
It's the irony of modern society. To label an incident like that racist is to be pointed racist yourself or at the very least a stereotypical bigot. Its funny in its absurdity.\n\nps. i totally agree with you too.
415494
OH NO! not another one. When will people finally "get it".. We were all sent here to watch over each other and follow Gods rules. People are people. Color, race or creed should not be a reason to not like someone.. Get to know the real person. Yes, we are all different but in a good way. Our ancestors and our roots make us who we are. Be proud of your families roots but respect others too. We have all brought so much to the table of this melting pot we call "America". We have all added to our culture that has become "American Culture with our loyalty to the US. Our US flag and a country our brave soldiers (now and then) have fought wars to keep safe. Alot of those soldiers were a combination of many backgrounds like African American, Italian American, Irish American and ect. We have all fought together to save this country. If you do not want to be American, go home or join the wonderful melting pot we call "America". If you hate groups don't want to be around a country made up of a history of many immigrants, you can leave to. I am German American and my hubby is Italian American. Our ancestors gave 100% for this country and we like all other Americans have every right to live free in this country. If you hate groups have a problem with that "Bye Bye". Good Luck finding a place on this WHOLE earth that is "YOUR TYPE".
1122129
The answer is simple....no one is actually from America since it's a new country (200+ years old etc). Most people are migrants from previous generations and so feel patriotic to the country that gave their forefathers opportunity.
1087352
well racist is racist, but there are certain degrees and differences between racist ppl. i mean u got nazis, rednecks and u got small 11 year old who lives in the burbs and watches rap videos and thinks black ppl are gangsters.\n\nsome people are either mature enough or arent THAT racist enough so that thier prejudices dont get in their way.\n\nthis is a tricky open ended question with no simple yes or no answer, at least in my opinion.
688744
Citizens should be patriotic to their country.Not the reverse.YOU CAN BECOME PATRIOTIC ANY WHERE
168940
I agree with you about the xenophobia phenomenon, like many occurrences in life these things tend to resurface in a cyclic fashion( nazis, KKK, minute men, crusaders,etc). What once happened will happen again. I'm not so sure about minute men being mexican americans since people of hispanic origin from Texas are texans not mexican americans, remember that they were there before Texas became a part of the USA. I'm not sure either whether Texas at any point in time abandoned its Republic status or it just was not taken into consideration for its annexation they still have a lonely star flag. So, in light of this consideration in case it is true that Texans of hispanic origin form part of the minute men they would be doing this as texans not as mexicans in any case it is xenophobic as well.Then again, it's just my point of view. Thanks.
224819
YES! YES! and again yes.As you are already aware, in this world today,ecspecially in the Good Ole USA,you are either politically correct,bury your head in the sand,or speak out and be a radical trouble causing ungrateful citizen which is one step short of being a terrorist yourself.\nI'll just stop here.Thanks for letting me answer.