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I sometimes lump racism and homophobia in the same boat... [message #61169]

Tue, 02 March 2010 08:40

saben

On fire!

Registered: May 2003
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http://documentaryheaven.com/how-racist-are-you/ (it's long- it's a whole TV episode)

For those that have seen Jane Elliot before it may be nothing new. But it is still a good reminder.

Being gay we can understand prejudice. But imagine if we had "gay" branded on our foreheads so that was the first image people had of us.

For those that have married women. Imagine never having the choice to hide your sexuality or play it safe.

I sometimes forget how horrible racism is. And how inescapable for those of other races.

We need to remember.

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		I sometimes lump racism and homophobia in the same boat... By: saben on Tue, 02 March 2010 08:40
		Re: I sometimes lump racism and homophobia in the same boat... By: acam on Tue, 02 March 2010 09:59
		Re: I sometimes lump racism and homophobia in the same boat... By: saben on Tue, 02 March 2010 10:23
		Re: I sometimes lump racism and homophobia in the same boat... By: acam on Tue, 02 March 2010 11:59

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