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I have a question.......are u a racist ?

馃檪 I saw a segment on CBS News the other day, called Racists Anonymous. It was a group of people who decided to come out and talk about their own personal prejudices. And how they were gonna change their ways.
It was a real touching segment there, that most mainstream media outlets would not even touch. I wanna know though. Are you a racist. I mean seriously, are you. If so, then why. And.....
Do you know someone who is. Answer below. 馃檪
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I'm not a racist. I'm a human being who, through life experiences, has come to believe that certain groups of people....certain demographics.....are less appealing to me than others. I've also noticed the differences between Sweden and Somalia and the implications thereof. It's not a matter of superiority. It's a matter of personal preference and general observation. Liberia, in my opinion, is a political experiment that revealed a tendency..... a predisposition....that I've accepted as part of my belief system. There are certain religions, cultures, and races that I would prefer not to have around me. In my opinion, diversity is our strength, but multiculturalism could be our downfall.
carpediem61-69, M
Multiculturism will be our downfall.
Zonuss41-45, M
@carpediem: Why is that. Gotta be one of the dumbest things I have ever heard on this site.
Zonuss41-45, M
Multi culturalism has always existed. Its just people like you who find it hard to fit in. 馃檪
carpediem61-69, M
@Zonuss: Globalization is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Assimilation into a country is the key to a safe and secure society.

People came to America to become Americans. Today, that doesn't necessarily hold true any longer. If the goal is to live as a Somali in Minnesota, then stay in Somalia. If, on the other hand, the goal is to love in Minnesota as an American accepting our culture, rule of law, and contribute to society, then I want that person to immigrate.

The failed globalization experiment we now see unraveling in Europe has made so many countries unstable. Just look what's happening in Germany. I don't want that in my country.

Multiculturism as puck mentioned relates to globalization in the context of what he said. Having a love for your country of origin is not what he was referring to. Non-assimilation is.
@Zonuss: "Multiculturalism has always existed"......by the accepted definition, history would beg to differ. Go to Riyadh and count the churches and synagogues.
Zonuss41-45, M
@carpediem: Globalization is a way of life for many people.
Its about balance of power.
Its the system.
Its your brand.
Its about categorization.
Its our world, and you are living deeply within. 馃槇
Zonuss41-45, M
@puck61: What does that have to do with anything ?
@Zonuss: Everything. Go to an average size town in the middle of China. Show me the multiculturalism.
carpediem61-69, M
@Zonuss: Hey... we agree. I don't mind that we agree, but I do mind that it's happening. And if my vote helps, I am doing what I can to change it.
Zonuss41-45, M
Do you think multiculturalism has affected your life in a negative way.
Zonuss41-45, M
@puck61: China is a very diverse country. So what if they are tribalistic.
That doesn't compare to the place that everyone still wants to go or live.
And that's the US. Not China. 馃槓
@Zonuss: Like I said, "diversity is our strength, but multiculturalism could be our downfall." Look at Sweden, for example. 45 years ago, Sweden was a virtual social utopia where rape was unheard of, now it is second only to South Africa in rape cases.
carpediem61-69, M
@Zonuss: Not for long. People want the American dream of freedom and opportunity. Globalization will detract from our freedoms. Assimilation is our strength. Really it's what created the opportunity to prosper. And it's what created the greatest country on earth. Coming together, not living separately in the same space. Globalization creates division. Assimilation creates unity.

Diversity, as Puck described it, is a strength only when we are one nation. Not many nations living under one government. The same notion is why the EU won't make it long term.
Zonuss41-45, M
@carpediem: They can make it under the right leadership. Get rid of the isms and we do just fine. Like communism, capitalism, totalitarianism, and so on and so on.
carpediem61-69, M
@Zonuss: What? LOL. That's pure nonsense. Come on, stick with actual answers.