So, racism is more acceptable than marijuana use. Lovely.

[flexagon]

Well, this is annoying as hell. Especially coming from an agency that was happy to run an ad for The Black Pages of New England, which offended me enough to write to them a couple of years ago (they didn't explain that decision very well either... I guess blatant racism is "reputable behavior" according to them). I am not one to slam on the MBTA often, as I think they generally do a heroic job, but the people in charge of their advertising department seem more bigoted than I can think comfortably about. Bleh!

In other news, I am becoming glumly convinced that Orson Scott Card is going to kill Alvin in The Crystal City (next and last of the Alvin Maker books, as I'm now halfway through book 5). Had I forgotten just how Mormon the guy is? Have I forgotten what he did to Ender? But it's not like I'll be able to stop reading while I'm ahead, nooooooo. And, there, now those of you who've read the series can go crazy trying not to tell me what happens. :)

Comments

Re: Either it's ok to make racially based decisions or it's not

[flexagon]

I am sure that when the black community is no longer in a subordinant position that, if necessary, the white community will be able to hold our own against their "racism".

Retaliatory racism is racism too. No reason for the quote marks there.

And as for being bothered by something that isn't really hurting me... whatever, dude. You know perfectly well I'm the same way about women-only gyms, and that's theoretically trying to help me. I am disturbed by seeing what I perceive as divisive, unnecessary behavior, that's all.

Can't we all just be friends?

*pretends to sob until you come close, then dumps drink on your head*

Re: Either it's ok to make racially based decisions or it's not

[bluechromis.livejournal.com]

I am disturbed by seeing what I perceive as divisive, unnecessary behavior, that's all.

Actually, I didn't know you're against women's gyms. I would disagree with the "unnecessary" part of that statement. Just because you feel comfortable exercising around guys doesn't mean that other people do (and for some very valid reasons, such as feeling more exposed in workout clothing than they'd choose to be in the outer world). I was much more comfortable at Healthworks than any other gym I've been at...and I wouldn't oppose a men's only gym.

I'd be interested in discussing this more in person, just cuz I respect your thoughts, and we seem to be so different here. Perhaps lunch sometime. Then mud wrasslin.