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ETR3(SS) · 07-13-10, 03:48 PM

Note before reading following story; I have no sources to cite and do not recall where I heard this from, it could be an urban legend.

I'm reminded of an incident involving a South African who immigrated to the US legally. When he filled for a grant or scholarship from the NAACP he was turned down on account of his race. Turns out he was a white South African. Something in the requirements for the grant stated the person had to be of African descent, which he clearly was. In the end it went before the courts and the court ruled in favor of our young South African.

Moral of the story? Racism isn't limited to white people only; to believe otherwise makes you a fool. Want to end racism in America? Be accountable for your own actions instead of pointing the finger.

07-13-10, 03:48 PM	#3
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Note before reading following story; I have no sources to cite and do not recall where I heard this from, it could be an urban legend. I'm reminded of an incident involving a South African who immigrated to the US legally. When he filled for a grant or scholarship from the NAACP he was turned down on account of his race. Turns out he was a white South African. Something in the requirements for the grant stated the person had to be of African descent, which he clearly was. In the end it went before the courts and the court ruled in favor of our young South African. Moral of the story? Racism isn't limited to white people only; to believe otherwise makes you a fool. Want to end racism in America? Be accountable for your own actions instead of pointing the finger. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.