Race Card Anyone

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

No he's not. I take exception to that. Disagree with him if you like, but don't call him a racist. Walk in his shoes, get called and labeled the things he's had to listen to and until then, can it.

OH justifiable racism, I see.

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Your post might be TIC but that's the mentality of a lot minorities.

You know SO much about much about minorities. Congratulations. You should become one some time.

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

OH justifiable racism, I see.

By several miles, one of the most moronic posts I've seen on AFF. Great accomplishment, actually, to be that ridiculous in only five words! This mentality is part of the problem and not even close to being a part of the solution. I'd love to see you speak at one of the African-American Baptist churches I've been in community with and say things like this.

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

I don't doubt it. But have you been denied a job, a career, an education, advancement, or opportunity, because of your race?

I absolutely have been denied jobs and opportunities for being white. I am not eligible for scholarships that are only available to minorities yet every scholarship I could apply for so could they.

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

I absolutely have been denied jobs and opportunities for being white. I am not eligible for scholarships that are only available to minorities yet every scholarship I could apply for so could they.

Fair enough. But were those avenues your only chance? For many minorities, it's the only chance they have.

One can make a decent case for some kind of affirmative action in the educational system. Unfortunately, a majority of inner-city schools, which houses the vast majority of minorities, teach at such a low level that even a person who aces the inner-city school system has never been given the tools to pass qualification standards set by many universities.

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

Fair enough. But were those avenues your only chance? For many minorities, it's the only chance they have.

One can make a decent case for some kind of affirmative action in the educational system. Unfortunately, a majority of inner-city schools, which houses the vast majority of minorities, teach at such a low level that even a person who aces the inner-city school system has never been given the tools to pass qualification standards set by many universities.

Not to change the subject but thanks for the great argument in favor of universal vouchers.

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

Not to change the subject but thanks for the great argument in favor of universal vouchers.

Oh, you would get no argument from me on that one!! The public school system is a joke and I'm not talking about the removal of prayer, the distribution of condoms, or the teaching of evolution. While many suburban schools are high-quality, many that are located in urban areas or tinytown, America, are absolutely horrific, academically.

[Praxeas]

My Dad retired from the government and got his PHd..it took years to get a teaching position because he was a white man. The job always went to a woman or some other minority. I call that discrimination

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

My Dad retired from the government and got his PHd..it took years to get a teaching position because he was a white man. The job always went to a woman or some other minority. I call that discrimination

Here is the response I often hear given to minorities who make the same complaint:

"Well, maybe your father just wasn't as good and qualified."

[canam]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

My Dad retired from the government and got his PHd..it took years to get a teaching position because he was a white man. The job always went to a woman or some other minority. I call that discrimination