Caveman_Nick Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 well....that's going all the way over to cultural relativism, and i don't agree with that one bit. i don't mind saying, objectively, that it's pretty lousy not to tip your server in a restaurant. but at the same time, associating tipping habits with skin color is absurd. 1304132[/snapback] I can't agree or disagree with the claims, but if that is a person's own empirical experience how can you call them on it? Now, I am not saying that it's a genetic thing, and I am sure it is a cultural thing. I'm just not sure why that matters...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I can't agree or disagree with the claims, but if that is a person's own empirical experience how can you call them on it? Now, I am not saying that it's a genetic thing, and I am sure it is a cultural thing. I'm just not sure why that matters...? 1304139[/snapback] it matters enormously because our society is sick with preconceived notions about groups of people. given our racial history, our preconceived notions about skin color are particularly odious, and particularly dangerous to the idea of people being judged by the content of their character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 it matters enormously because our society is sick with preconceived notions about groups of people. given our racial history, our preconceived notions about skin color are particularly odious, and particularly dangerous to the idea of people being judged by the content of their character. 1304155[/snapback] True, but the major driving forces behind racism today are cultural and economic. Issues there are manifested into racial animosity all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 No, I am not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 anyone see CRASH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 anyone see CRASH? 1304378[/snapback] Yup, pretty good movie. And right on in so many ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 well....that's going all the way over to cultural relativism, and i don't agree with that one bit. i don't mind saying, objectively, that it's pretty lousy not to tip your server in a restaurant. but at the same time, associating tipping habits with skin color is absurd. 1304132[/snapback] I believe it is a cultural thing, they ask if there was a delivery charge and figure that is good enough. My wife was in the restraunt biz for many yaers from a waitress , bartender to management. The majority of black people would run you silly and leave one dollar for a tip, after asking for everything under the sun, This is not hte exception to the rule, just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 If a person wants to get along with me they can, if not, I can deal with that too, no matter what their color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Yup, pretty good movie. And right on in so many ways. 1304381[/snapback] Expand on this....I have not seen it yet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 i am not ...i have made racist remarks in past and have told racist jokes but i cut it out , regretted it and do not do it anymore ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 To be honest with myself I have to say I am a racist. I guess I will have to turn in my liberal badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBalla Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I wonder if my avy had any influenece on this thread...I didn't mean for it to be racist. I was racist in my younger years but now I'm not. The military cleansed my eyes of color. We were all equal. However as I am out...and I get pissed off at people mainly because they act like a "stereotype"...like a "Ni@@er"...however that name covers all races in my opinion. It doesn't represent race to me but an action or a description of an attitude. However...if yer cool with me I'm cool with you...I treat everyone the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Dennis Miller said it best: " I have never understood hating someone because of the color of their skin when, if you just take the time to get to know them, you'll find a better reason to hate them". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Dennis Miller said it best: " I have never understood hating someone because of the color of their skin when, if you just take the time to get to know them, you'll find a better reason to hate them". 1304568[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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