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In reply to the discussion: The Dutch: Traditional, or Racist? [View all]Laelth
(32,017 posts)3. The United States is the LEAST racist nation on Earth.
I don't have any scientific study to verify this claim, but it is true in my experience. We fought a war over racism in the middle of the 19th century. We have laws on the books to address racism. Racism is something we talk about--and we take this fact for granted. In my experience, racism is not often discussed in other countries. I am quite proud of my country on this issue. Racism is real in the US, and we are dealing with it.
Other nations are not so advanced in this regard. They're just starting to talk about racism. My instinct is to cut them some slack on this issue while continuing to gently push for racial equality.
-Laelth
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I think an awareness on a national level of the realities of racism is a first step.
MADem
Nov 2013
#17
This is a little different than a symbol that the Nazis stole and used for their own purposes.
MADem
Nov 2013
#7
Years ago my son, who idolized Michael Jordan, wanted to be his hero for Halloween.
Nye Bevan
Nov 2013
#19
Interesting map. I think their work is incomplete, but it certainly is a starting point. nt
MADem
Nov 2013
#11
Nice link. "Anglo and Latin countries most tolerant" except for Venezuela and Dominican Republic.
pampango
Nov 2013
#14
I have represented African-Americans in lawsuits under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Laelth
Nov 2013
#64
Your continued attacks on the credibility and knowledge of an ally are counterproductive.
Laelth
Nov 2013
#67
I am going to meet (for the 1st time) my Dutch future brother in law in two hours, I will ask him.
CBGLuthier
Nov 2013
#16
It's been going on for WAAAAAAY longer than they had any substantial immigration.
MADem
Nov 2013
#39
The point is exactly what was written. It is not 'OK' or 'not OK', it is Holland and up to the Dutch
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#43
How about the people who are offended by their "traditions?" You're saying they need to shut up?
MADem
Nov 2013
#45
There is no right to being free from offense (including you NoCal). I'm not defending their
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#49
I could not disagree with you more. I think your views are really strange, in fact.
MADem
Nov 2013
#50
Of course you couldn't, big surprise there. You're more than happy to tell everybody else
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#60
David Sedaris has a hilarious piece about this regarding our Santa vs. europe's St. Nicholas.
Pretzel_Warrior
Nov 2013
#47