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In reply to the discussion: Warren listed race as 'American Indian' on Texas bar registration [View all]MineralMan
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For me, it is the inclusion of a "race" category on anything that is offensive. Personally, I have always refused to check any box except "Other" on any form that has a "race" category. If there is a space for me to write my race, I write "Human."
The question for me is: Why does race matter when registering for the State Bar of Texas? How is that information relevant? One assumes that the person filling out the form has completed law school and has passed the Bar Exam. Why is the State of Texas interested in the race of an individual attorney?
I refuse to answer such questions. My race has nothing to do with anything at all. I will not answer such questions, except to classify myself as a human being.
ETA: The U.S. Census is a special case. I answer questions about race there, but only there. That is because the information is not connected to my individual identity and is only used for demographic purposes.