"What is your ethnic background?" - Page 7

Raiderhater · 03-20-2007, 03:36 PM

Anybody else hate this fucking question? I just fielded a phone survey (for GreatClips of all places) and when we got to the second to last question I think I completely mystified the poor gal (who was a minority as evidenced by her speech) when I kept answering "American". "But what ethnicity: caucasion, African American, Asian American, Native American, other?" "American." "African American?" "No, just American." "But what is your ethnic background?" "Just American." "Uh, ookay (checks the 'other' box undoubtedly)."

There is nothing wrong with recognizing and even being proud of one's heritage, but why must we continually segregate ourselves from ourselves? Why is skin color so damned important? I thought we were all equall regardless of ethnicity? So why does everyone want to make such a big deal about it? If you live in America and are a citizen of our lovely country, you are an American first and foremost. I refuse to participate in this nonsensical division, I answer American.

Extra Point · 03-21-2007, 07:54 AM

And Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

I don't know who you think you are or what you think you know, but you seem to be pretty smart for a black guy.

Gee, that was only mildly ignorant.
To be frank, I'm more insulted at how lame a jab that was.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiderhader

Where the fuck did I say that people should pretend there are not obstacles? I said set the tone, promote one way of thinking versus another.

A better question would be where did I accuse you of wearing such blinders?

03-21-2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

Gee, that was only mildly ignorant.
To be frank, I'm more insulted at how lame a jab that was.

What I'm trying to say is that you're surprisingly well spoken. Congratulations on your high school education. That's something with which you can aspire to greatness in case you don't make the NBA or into JayZ's posse.

chagrin · 03-21-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

What I'm trying to say is that you're surprisingly well spoken. Congratulations on your high school education. That's something with which you can aspire to greatness in case you don't make the NBA or into JayZ's posse.

Phobia is rolling today

boogblaster · 03-21-2007, 09:13 AM

Native American..English..Irish..mixed-breed I guess.....

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 09:14 AM

I suppose you're waiting for a knee-jerk response?

I've been kissed harder by schoolgirls.
I'm unshaken by your commentary Phobia.

Ignorance is constantly on display in my world.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 09:17 AM

The identification of cultural differences is not divisive. That's the least of our worries in American society.

03-21-2007, 09:18 AM

Dude, I'm not racist. I have black friends. At least I think they're black. They listen to rap and drink from a 40, so I think they count technically.

chagrin · 03-21-2007, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

I suppose you're waiting for a knee-jerk response?

I've been kissed harder by schoolboys.
I'm unshaken by your commentary Phobia.

Ignorance is constantly on display in my world.

FYP

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Dude, I'm not racist. I have black friends. At least I think they're black. They listen to rap and drink from a 40, so I think they count technically.

The courage it must take to lob such ignorance around BEHIND A PC...

If you're ever interested in having this conversation in a more public setting I know more than a few gentlemen who'd oblige you in such a discussion.

**Donger** · 03-21-2007, 09:27 AM

100 posts, and not a single reference to Stripes?

**Donger** · 03-21-2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

The courage it must take to lob such ignorance around BEHIND A PC...

Would it be more courageous to lob such ignorance in front of a PC?

03-21-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

The courage it must take to lob such ignorance around BEHIND A PC...

If you're ever interested in having this conversation in a more public setting I know more than a few gentlemen who'd oblige you in such a discussion.

No thanks. Somebody might see us.

03-21-2007, 09:40 AM

Hey Micjones,

I like just about everybody, dude. I don't make judgements of people over something as trivial as their skin color (excepting asian drivers).

I'm just pushing buttons with you on this thread. I've seen some very enlightening comments from you and have actually responded to them privately.

03-20-2007, 03:36 PM
Raiderhater Tried it on and it fit Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: A Webb of chaos Casino cash: $-1557979	"What is your ethnic background?" Anybody else hate this fucking question? I just fielded a phone survey (for GreatClips of all places) and when we got to the second to last question I think I completely mystified the poor gal (who was a minority as evidenced by her speech) when I kept answering "American". "But what ethnicity: caucasion, African American, Asian American, Native American, other?" "American." "African American?" "No, just American." "But what is your ethnic background?" "Just American." "Uh, ookay (checks the 'other' box undoubtedly)." There is nothing wrong with recognizing and even being proud of one's heritage, but why must we continually segregate ourselves from ourselves? Why is skin color so damned important? I thought we were all equall regardless of ethnicity? So why does everyone want to make such a big deal about it? If you live in America and are a citizen of our lovely country, you are an American first and foremost. I refuse to participate in this nonsensical division, I answer American.
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03-21-2007, 09:14 AM	#97
Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	I suppose you're waiting for a knee-jerk response? I've been kissed harder by schoolgirls. I'm unshaken by your commentary Phobia. Ignorance is constantly on display in my world.
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03-21-2007, 09:17 AM	#98
Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	The identification of cultural differences is not divisive. That's the least of our worries in American society.
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03-21-2007, 09:18 AM	#99
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Dude, I'm not racist. I have black friends. At least I think they're black. They listen to rap and drink from a 40, so I think they count technically.
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03-21-2007, 09:27 AM	#102
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03-21-2007, 09:40 AM	#105
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Hey Micjones, I like just about everybody, dude. I don't make judgements of people over something as trivial as their skin color (excepting asian drivers). I'm just pushing buttons with you on this thread. I've seen some very enlightening comments from you and have actually responded to them privately.
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