#NotRacists Be Like: The Top 10 Phrases Used by People Who Claim They Are Not Racist

[moriah]

46. Hmmm.

1) If you mention it if asked if you've dated interracially, no. If you mention it when confronted about something else you said/did that made you seem racist, or use it to establish your "credentials" as a person who isn't racist... crossing the race line isn't a "get out of racism free" card.

2) If you hide it when asked about interracial relationships, yeah. If you elect not to use it as a defense to seeming racist in another way and instead listen to why someone is offended, discretion is the better part of valor.

3) If the reason why was because they were black, yeah.

4) Probably. Of course, if the reason is that you're asexual and would never consider dating anyone, or truly think you'd never date again if your current spouse dies, no.

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This actually seems rather logical to me, but maybe I'm dense. I've wondered if the fact I've never dated outside of my race wasa sign of racism in myself, and tried to seriously examine it, but I think it's more likely that no black guys have ever shown interest in me that is the explanation. When I look at how my relationships have started, the guy (or girl) always approached me first.

I *am* a self-hating ginger on those lines, though -- I've said many times I'd really not want to breed with another redhead. I want to give kids at least a 50/50 chance of not needing sunscreen on a road trip to deal with the sun coming through the windows. And I have never been attracted to a redheaded guy. Ever.