I'd agree. Unfortunately, I believe that all people are prejudiced (of which racism is a subset), regardless of whether it's positive or negative. Doesn't make the issue any more right or wrong.
ER --- In [email protected], "David Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Im Native American. So, according to BET, it's ok for me to make jokes > full of racist stereotypes about Native Americans? > > I think not. > > Is it ok if I make jokes about white people because my wife is white? > > Again, I think not. > > Universally, racial jokes are never ok. Not innocent little > nudge-nudge wink-wink jokes or full blown racist hate mongering. > > It's never ok and those that make those jokes, for whatever reason, > should not be let off the hook. > > David > http://www.davidhowellstudios.com > http://www.taoofdavid.com > > --- In [email protected], "Eric Rice" <eric@> wrote: > > > > Do we allow ourselves to find something funny if we have the context > > around it to imply that it's okay? "A black guy did it and BET > > approves" for example, kinda says a lot. If a white guy did "Read a > > Book"...? Holy crap. > > > > The other problem is the universal belief in what's acceptable or not. > > Take two people, same race, opposing opinions on the word 'nigga' for > > example. > > > > It's an awesome argument that can never be won or lost. > > > > ER >
