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Originally Posted by IndianaGirl  Im a white woman, as you can see by my avatar...lol
But, what I don't understand is why what he said, some are taking it to heart?
I have heard people say "why is there a BET channel? Why a Negro college fund?
I say why not? Its not hurting me or your if there is a channel geared towards the black viewers or a college set up for black children.
I have really grown up these last few years and really starting to understand a bit about American History and the past that it held. For those that hold onto racism and are looking for it, I hope you can see that it can be taking way out of context if you allow it to. Also understand, the Reverend is one of the few black americans left that felt the racism that did exist. The new generations coming up will no nothing of any of that because we as a society are not allowing it to continue. I didn't even vote for Obama  But I do think he will help us these next 4 yrs and he certainly didn't make race an issue in his speach...but he is also too young to have encountered it too. |
I'm white too. I'm not so offended by the speech as he lived through things that I've never encountered so he gets a little freedom in my eyes. What bothers me about things such as BET and Negro college fund isn't that they exist. It's that the shouldn't have to exist. Why couldn't it be Hip-hop TV and not be a channel based on color? We shouldn't have to have college funds centered on any color because we should all have the same chance. I'm not talking socialism. I'm talking based on ability and intelligence. If you're smart and want to be a doctor you should have the chance to be a doctor. Even if you have to pay for every cent of it. Even if you get full scholarships. Even if you're two feet tall and green. We shouldn't be so dependent on our differences but instead on our likenesses. Just a thought.
btw. also don't think the post should be closed. Freedom of speech handled in a civil way is a beautiful thing.