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Originally Posted by BlackHoleKid
I hate people being classified by their race or ethnicity, and I REALLY DETEST being asked what my race is on job applications, scholarships, surveys, etc. It's one of the only things that downright offends me.
Aren't we all just people?
Can we move past this whole "race" business?
Will my race affect my ability to do a good job, or will it just determine how much of a kudos you'll get for being "diverse"?
Aren't people tired of just being "the black guy" or "the white girl" or "the Asian chick," or whatever?
How does having a certain set of ancestors determine who I am now?
I'm proud of my heritage, but I don't want special treatment because of it. Whenever I'm asked on paper, I refuse to answer that bleeping question about my race, because it's a backwards, infintile way of thinking, and really makes me see red.
RANT OVER.
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Oh man I agree! I'm native American and people ask me why I don't live on a reservation. Then other people of my race seem to have problems that I have white friends and a white girlfriend. I understand that some of us still have the anger inside about our land being taken away, but that doesn't mean we have to hate on white people! They're no different than us and besides the people that live here now are all descendants. It is fine to be proud of your people, but be proud of everyone. Everyone has something to tell. Every race should have pride just as every race has some shame. I wish that everyone could look at the person inside and not the color of their skin or the shape of their eyes. We're all human!