A Bit Of A Gripe

[poliphilo]

I understand that racists are not necessarily bad people- just frightened ones- afraid of difference, afraid of the unfamiliar. 

This doesn't mitigate the fact that racism is profoundly stupid- and destructive of civil society.

You have racist views.  Fine.  Please keep them to yourself.

But if you talk to me in ways that assume that I share your views don't be surprised if I take it as a personal  insult.

Comments

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

That's a tricky one to unpick. It's possible the blogger is telling it exactly as it is- and Indian IT workers are inferior to Irish ones- but the thing does give off a nasty smell.

These days the racists have learned to be cunning.

[ideealisme.livejournal.com]

I go by that eeeeeeeyeeeh feeling in my gut when trying to figure out if something's racist or not. I'm getting it now.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Yes, always trust your gut.