Who here would admit to being Racially Prejudiced?

[MagnaniMiss]

The world has spun to a new ethical level to such an extent that to admit such a thing is considered taboo and politically incorrect.
It seems to me that comedians now shy away from jokes about the Irish, the Jews, blacks and the handicapped - whilst comedians fitting those descriptions profit by turning the ridicule they perceive they have received, into a humorous weapon with which to hit the 'rest of us' over the head, with.
Is this acceptable? Do we not all continue to harbour resentment and mistrust? Do we not read the news stories about yet another stabbing, and confirm our worst fears when the perpetrator is identified as black or Hispanic?
Do we not all tread on egg-shells and preface some comments, with "Honestly, I'm not prejudiced, but....."

or do we think sincerely that regardless of race, creed and colour, we are all blessed in God's eyes, and deserve equal right to travel, work and live where we want, because we all share one planet, and we're all human beings?

Discuss.

[canny]

I would be dreadful at an identity parade, because I wouldnt notice what colour skin a person had, its never cropped up. Cardiff has always been so multicultural, multi faith, I can honestly say, all are equal to me

I can also laff at Jokes if they are funny, but I have found that if they are funny, they are usually not offensive, just playing on charataristics,,, as a taffy, I can laugh at Jokes about the Welsh if they are jokes and not bigoted remarks.

[MagnaniMiss]

where is the line between a joke and a bigoted remark?
What offends you might not offend others, and vice versa.
What are your criteria?
Are they general?

[canny]

where is the line between a joke and a bigoted remark?
What offends you might not offend others, and vice versa.
What are your criteria?
Are they general?

I draw no lines, life is not that black and white (pardon the pun).

[MagnaniMiss]

So are you saying that what might offend you one day, wouldn't offend you the next?

And simply because you see all in the same light, it doesn't mean Wales is devoid of racial tension.
I've seen it there for myself, so you're kinda avoiding the topic.

It's a socially-geared topic, from a personal point of view.

Come on - engage here! You're the one suggesting I post various topics of interest.
You've responded, but in a very non-committal way, which in a way underscores my original complaint.
That people shy away from heavy discussion because either they believe it's always SEP, or they can't be bothered.....

So.....?

[canny]

golly your rude ........ I dont think I wish to discuss anything with you.



Be Blessed
Canny

[MagnaniMiss]

You're not used to debate, are you?
The whole point of engaged discussion is to be upfront and no-nonsense.
Where have I been rude?
Point out to me where you feel insulted!
That would be a good way to get the ball rolling...don't you see??

It's a discussion forum, isn't it?
Things get said as a means of getting the point across, that's the objective!
I'm actually trying to breathe a bit of life into the forum because I've been watching it since I joined and to be honest - it's nearly dead on its feet!!

Come on - talk to me canny!!
Let's get something off the ground here!

[canny]

I apologise, perhaps not rude, I find your style a little aggressive, and you are correct I am not good at debate, so its probably best left to those that are

Be Bless
Canny

[MagnaniMiss]

Great.
is this why this forum is going nowhere?

because everyone agrees with everyone else, and you all limit engagement in debate to two lines?
Does nobody really have anything to say about anything other than the Bible?
I see tons of threads on Religious topics, but nothing on anything else.
Would not that seem odd to you?
Isn't that a bit self-limiting and confining?

Do you all refrain form comment because you don't know, aren't interested or have developed no opinion one way or the other?

It all seems very pious but stunted. Which is an imbalance.
Having opinions and interesting discussions on points of social interest doesn't make you any less Godly....
Too much God makes people blinkered, you know.
I should know, having spent a good portion of my life in orders.....

This is sad, very sad.

Ok, it seems I'm beaten.
But you can't blame me for trying.

[canny]

with all due respect, 3 of us being in here at this time does not constitute everyone, and neither does my way of discussion.... I suggested you start threads because you had things you wished to discuss, they are now up and running for other Members to comment upon.