I think all human beings are inherently racist. Contact with new races probably made us feel scared and that they weren't to be trusted, and this developed into defining how we feel about people different to us.
The article goes on about us worshipping the whites (calling them "pinkys" just seems disgusting), but we bitch about them plenty: lack of culture, respect, inability to keep a marriage together, the list goes on.
I'm guessing the reason hospitality staff like white people better than us is because the whites are way more appreciative of service. Our rich-poor divide makes us take 'the help' for granted.
But what race out there is not fundamentally racist? It's basic human nature.
ReplyDeleteJust got through it, did you like it very much? And if yes, why?
ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm not getting drawn into any debate around this. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI made the mistake (?) of passing it around to a coupla ppl here, and am I regretting it? People are getting defensive and such, it's wicked fun! :P
ReplyDeleteI didn't have to read this to agree with it wholeheartedly. (Though I did read it, heh)
ReplyDeleteHmm, naah. Anyone who doesn't try to be put up a politically correct face is racist inside. Applies to everybody! There!
ReplyDelete:) Ok.
ReplyDeleteBah, so what? I hate everyone.
ReplyDeleteI think all human beings are inherently racist. Contact with new races probably made us feel scared and that they weren't to be trusted, and this developed into defining how we feel about people different to us.
ReplyDeleteThe article goes on about us worshipping the whites (calling them "pinkys" just seems disgusting), but we bitch about them plenty: lack of culture, respect, inability to keep a marriage together, the list goes on.
I'm guessing the reason hospitality staff like white people better than us is because the whites are way more appreciative of service. Our rich-poor divide makes us take 'the help' for granted.
I could probably go on forever.