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
>


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