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Do you find Americans are way too sensitive about race?

In Europe we have no problem with it, we call each other black or white and that’s the end of it
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Yes, but that's kinda understandable, considering America has this long history of racism against black people that Europeans don't have. Sure, there has been anti-black racism in Europe, but nothing like America's systems of slavery and segregation.

There are some older Germans who feel uneasy when talking about Jews. It's kinda funny, you see them almost clamor up and speak in the nicest way possible. Like they're terrified of being accused of being Nazis.
So yeah, kinda the same thing. Though I agree both groups are way too sensitive.
Nightwings · 31-35, F
I think it's a very tense topic in America, mainly between white and black people. I don't really understand it, but it seems to be a whole "thing". Perhaps black and white people tend to live in different areas, and that causes a division? But it's probably far more than that. I've never been to America myself, but I see videos from America on the internet of course, and I honestly don't remember it being as big of a topic over there when I was younger, I think it has gotten worse?
Jokersswild · 22-25VIP
Europe has its own challenges with race, though they may appear less visible due to the relatively small Black population, around 1% in many countries. In contrast, the U.S. historically feared a growing Black population, which is why they created Planned Parenthood, aimed at controlling birth rates. In the American South after the Civil War, Black people made up about half the population.

Today, racial issues may not always be acknowledged directly, but concerns around the "rise of China" suggest a deeper anxiety over White Europeans losing global dominance. You claim not to have a race problem, but there's strong resistance to Middle Eastern and African immigration. Likewise, efforts to maintain economic and political power over Africa and Asia demonstrates that Europeans still believe they are superior to other races.
Ferise1 · 46-50, M
@Jokersswild our governments are letting them in Will nilly
But I mean, we don’t have sensitivity to race, we don’t have a problem with calling them black or yellow
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Longpatrol · 31-35, M
@Nightwings B-but I typed it out and all with my fingies.

Nightwings · 31-35, F
@Longpatrol Sorry but that's a lot. 😅 🤣

Maybe someone else will though! 😸
Longpatrol · 31-35, M
@Nightwings Oh well I hope you got the gist of it? TL;DR

Yes directed at immigrants, some institutional, some supremacist
Tumbleweed · F
I don't see with my eyes, I see with my heart and that's the way it should be.
KarenKC · 56-60, F
I don't personally know any Americans.
Jokersswild · 22-25VIP
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Ferise1 · 46-50, M
@Jokersswild he was a nonce?
Jokersswild · 22-25VIP
@Ferise1 I don't know what he did but if he committed a crime, its up for the court to decide his punishment. Europe is supposed to be civilized, not under jungle law.

Immigrants are always being wrongfully accused of things. It's an excuse to attack them.
Ferise1 · 46-50, M
@Jokersswild seems like they knew what they were doing

 
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