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Ducimus · 05-20-08, 06:38 PM

Sadly America is VERY racist. If you see it or not, all depends on who you are, where you go, and who you talk to. If your the right color or race, you'll never know it exists.

The other month, my siginficant other made the comment that she'd sooner vote for McCain then elect a black man to the presidency. THAT comment took be completley by surpise, i was stunned. But i shouldnt be surpised, Racism has always existed here, and its never going to go away. Its deep seeded in its roots, and lurks just under the fabric of our society.

I still remember my first duty base, which was in the south. A guy in my shop one day, when it was just the two of us said, "Yeah, when we heard you was coming and read your name on the orders we thought you was gonna be black or something. But... yeah, your a'lright" That comment STUNNED me, I had no idea. At the same point i was releived that i was accepted.

But racism doesnt exist in just the south, it exists here too, and i admit, im kinda bigoted myself. (but at least i realize it) Things like this i get a kick out of because it vents my frustration:

So, yeah, UN has become "Captain obvious" in this regard. And if anyone thinks racism doesnt exist here, they must be living in a bubble.

05-20-08, 06:38 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Sadly America is VERY racist. If you see it or not, all depends on who you are, where you go, and who you talk to. If your the right color or race, you'll never know it exists. The other month, my siginficant other made the comment that she'd sooner vote for McCain then elect a black man to the presidency. THAT comment took be completley by surpise, i was stunned. But i shouldnt be surpised, Racism has always existed here, and its never going to go away. Its deep seeded in its roots, and lurks just under the fabric of our society. I still remember my first duty base, which was in the south. A guy in my shop one day, when it was just the two of us said, "Yeah, when we heard you was coming and read your name on the orders we thought you was gonna be black or something. But... yeah, your a'lright" That comment STUNNED me, I had no idea. At the same point i was releived that i was accepted. But racism doesnt exist in just the south, it exists here too, and i admit, im kinda bigoted myself. (but at least i realize it) Things like this i get a kick out of because it vents my frustration: So, yeah, UN has become "Captain obvious" in this regard. And if anyone thinks racism doesnt exist here, they must be living in a bubble.