Originally Posted by Ben

But what is wrong with stereotypes? Aren't the majority of them not far from being truthful? I mean, don't ALOT of blacks and Hispanics commit the majority of crimes, seem to care the least about education, out of all the people in North America?

I mean, Irish people DO often have hot tempers. I mean, the stereotypes about males and females are especially true.


I think the main cause for racism is, yes, ignorance, but not necessarily how Nikias views it. Honestly, I think it is poor reasoning that they use, but want to believe it because it seems mostly true, so they assume that since, according to their reasoning, a black person likely does this because he is black, most blacks will do the same thing because, of course, they are black.

Now, some races have certain characteristics seemingly exclusive to their race, but racism is, like Nikias said, ignorance. I just believe it is ignoring proper reasoning at their convenience.

Why does it get people so hot-tempered? Because racism is false reasoning, thus plainly false. That is why.

And yes, I too think affirmative action is utter crap. It's the same reasoning involved with racism, just with certain information biased in the other direction of racism. I mean, what REALLY is the difference between hating and discriminating against someone because they're black/hispanic/white, and having to hire them because they're of one those ethnic groups? Essentially, the reasoning, and certainly the rationale, is JUST AS BAD.

And I find racial jokes hilarious. Why? Because placing a person who fits a stereotype that causes the joke to exist IN the joke makes it make sense, thus probably humorous. I don't see the big deal in them.

Originally Posted by Sinfear

So you're kind of saying that because a black person does something, other people copy because it's a black person doing it so that common bond makes it more acceptable for them to do a certain thing? Monkey see monkey do.

I know some things are brought on by environmental surrounding but the idea that hispanics dont care as much about education or commit more crime rates compared to the other people for example is stupid.
It's not like there is a gene for this or a culture that promotes this.
Maybe the stereotypes get people to have prejudices and discriminate against a certain race.

Originally Posted by Ben

Those views were based off my observation of human behavior and my interpretation of the Bible. Obviously, referring to the Bible, it is a biased view. However, they consisted of NO material outside my observations and the Bible.

My view that alot of gays are pretending to be gay for the simple reason of advancing socially is easy because women are interested in men who act very similarly to how modern gays do. I still don't see how my view is even unreasonable, if that is what you're implying, Nikias.

Also, you're right on the smaller truths comment.

Originally Posted by Nikias

Ok. Now just fill in how my friend John, who is gay but doesn't act like the sterotypical gay man you seem to think all gays are, isn't hardcore into fashion, doesn't talk with a lisp, and has a boyfriend whom he loves very much and ZERO interest in woman. Explain to me how he's only putting on an act to get women? Explain to me how this assumption is more reasonable than the assumption that he's gay?

Originally Posted by Stavroforos

I'll agree that it simply can't be a front to get women.

Then again, the gay mind is a great mystery.

Originally Posted by Stavroforos

I'll agree that it simply can't be a front to get women.

Then again, the gay mind is a great mystery.

Originally Posted by getsuga_tensho

texas right? suuuure, no racial problems in texas...