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DoctorJ


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a public apology to all those of native/south american descent
#5578343 - 05/01/06 06:22 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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In the past, I have been predjudice against mexicans. I didn't realize this until I took a job in a mexican neighborhood. Every day, I would drive through this place and think: "Wow, what a bad neighborhood."
Then, I realized, this isn't such a bad neighborhood, it just happens to have a lot of mexican residents. Then I realized, boy I'm predjudice.
At first, I thought that this predjudice was justified. Mexicans seemed inconsiderate and slow witted to me. Also, I have theories about the genetics of mexicans. You see, Mexicans and native americans and south americans all came from china. They hiked across Siberia, crossed the Bering strait, hiked through Canada, and eventually settled in the Americas. By the time they got here, there probably weren't a whole lot of them left, due to the treacherous arctic conditions. IMO, it wasn't a very good idea for them to leave the fertile climate of china so they could come here.
But perhaps they undertook this trek because they were heeding the call of God. Because of mexicans, we have cheap labor in America. Mexicans do jobs that no one else will do. They pave roads, they paint houses, and they construct buildings. They stay in places loathed by men, and thus they come near the Tao. How humble, how noble. And their spirits are always high, despite the hardships they face. How arrogant and ignorant it was of me to judge them the way I did.
And so, I apologize, to all of you. You all have a special place in my heart, and I'm quite sure your hardships will be rewarded in the next life.
However, I do believe that Mexicans need to fix their country, for it is in ruins. The nation of Mexico should rise and be the proud brook of the world that it is capable of being.
Also, I think those Mexicans who are catholic should abandon the European culture that was forced on them at gunpoint, and go back to the rich cultural heritage of Aztecs, Toltecs, Incans, and Mayans. The last thing we need in this country is more proletarian Jesus freaks. So, Native Americans, South Americans, Central Americans, educate yourselves! Rise up and provide! You have my full support.
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In(di)go
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: DoctorJ]
#5578377 - 05/01/06 06:37 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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And their spirits are always high, despite the hardships they face.
this is what i loved the most about growing up in ecuador... no matter how shitty the situation they always had a smile on their faces... always good for a joke and a laugh... always singing and dancing... it is no wonder i feel more like a latino than a german (despite the color of my skin)... that country has given me so much... it has made me what it is... and hence i always feel more like myself when i speak spanish and hang around hispanic people than when i speak german and hang around with germans...
and you are right... they should abandon their imposed belief and go back to their roots... the wierd thing is, that the belief in south america has become a mix of a lot of religions... starting from mayan/incan/aztec over voodoo and catholicism...
so... this is for the people of the sun!
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Corporal Kielbasa

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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: DoctorJ]
#5578398 - 05/01/06 06:41 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Racism is lame, any way you look at it, its a diseas of the mind.
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: DoctorJ]
#5578443 - 05/01/06 06:58 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I have lived in latino areas before (currently do as well). And I have found that they are proud people and work hard. rarely do you see homeless latinos in chicago, if ever - it's mostly black people and every once in awhile whites. I am under the impression that latinos would go labor for cash (if not find a steady job) than beg for change on the corner.
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Fucknuckle
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: Vvellum]
#5578476 - 05/01/06 07:06 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I will not apologize for 1,000,000 of evolution. Fact is we are beasts that will fear other beasts. We will hold deep predjists against things we do not understand. We will protect what we are comfortable with and reject things that are not. When the cave man of one valley walked into the valley of another...........they did what they were programed to do. Hate, fear, kill, protect etc...........
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Corporal Kielbasa

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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: Fucknuckle]
#5578499 - 05/01/06 07:16 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Nothing wrong with not trusting....... nothing wrong with also coming to realise the fear based reactions of hate being part of the human nature. Same reason most animals segregate themselfs. Ethnic groups of all nationalities first stick together out of the common bonds and heritage then after time disperse into the mix of population wich is america, depends on how cultured you become.
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: Corporal Kielbasa]
#5578537 - 05/01/06 07:27 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Hum..............maybe you right. We have evolved as humans realizing our past is not our future.........I hope we make it
-------------------- What it is, is what it is my Brother. It is as it is, so suffer thru it.
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Corporal Kielbasa

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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: Fucknuckle]
#5578574 - 05/01/06 07:36 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I know at least I will for a while..... Dont know though, we really like to fuck with life, so why would life grant us life.
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Learyfan
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: DoctorJ]
#5578586 - 05/01/06 07:42 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: In(di)go]
#5580802 - 05/02/06 09:18 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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so... this is for the people of the sun!
I totally agree, mad props for Mexicans, Colombians, etc. and all the immigrants who help contribute to American society. Thanks! Also I agree that Mexico could be such a great country, if only it's people rallied around their shared cultural heritage.
I'm rambling now...
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: ToolTroll]
#5581110 - 05/02/06 11:13 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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forget the jesus thing, people have been jesusized across the world the only place that isnt corrupted is north korea and china probably.
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Microcosmatrix
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: DoctorJ]
#5581122 - 05/02/06 11:19 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Why go on the internet to apologise to a race of people who are for the most part out picking fruit and mowing lawns and don't even own calculators, let alone computers?
Other than that all the rich Mexicans who also like magic mushrooms and so were here to read that say "Aw shucks, don't worry about it man!"
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SneezingPenis
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: Microcosmatrix] 1
#5581131 - 05/02/06 11:21 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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This is the worst thread ever.... for a multitude of reasons.
Also, worst posts ever.
Sometimes I wonder if you people ever go outside and try to get some reality on a situation.
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fresh313
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: SneezingPenis]
#5581472 - 05/02/06 01:19 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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i enjoyed it, takes a real man to admit when hes wrong
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DoctorJ


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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: fresh313]
#5581670 - 05/02/06 02:44 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I have been wrong many times, but as I get older, I find it happens less and less often.
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fresh313
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: DoctorJ]
#5581714 - 05/02/06 03:01 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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its a learning process that game of life
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SneezingPenis
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: fresh313]
#5581803 - 05/02/06 03:24 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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The only thing I have witnessed relevant to this thread so far is that someone believes there is a universal truth that racism is wrong.
It is only another stereotype. I would urge you then to apologize to every person that you see walking down the street which you have a reaction to due to an instant stereotype you have perceived. Apologize to that guy running towards you in the dark alley with a crowbar. Apologize to that person who is in your back yard looking suspicious. Apologize to that person you honked at for driving slow.
I am a racist, and proud of it, because I don't bullshit myself into thinking that there is some universal truth. I don't feel like I need to bend to the eggshell emotions of society, nor should I change my perceptions and attitude towards people because it is deemed "unfair".... well what aspect of life has ever lead you to believe that life is in any way fair?
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fresh313
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: SneezingPenis]
#5581821 - 05/02/06 03:28 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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racism is wrong, we're all the same your a scientologist dont u believe in DNA.
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lIllIIIllIlIIlIlIIllIllIIl
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: SneezingPenis]
#5581826 - 05/02/06 03:29 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Yeah I agree, practiacally everyone in north america hides behind a shell of toleration and multiculturalism. I have a lot of intolerant and predjudiced views, and I don't hide them irl.
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SneezingPenis
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Re: a public apology to all those of native/south american descent [Re: fresh313]
#5581992 - 05/02/06 04:21 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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fresh313 said: racism is wrong, we're all the same your a scientologist dont u believe in DNA.
1) im not a Scientologist.
2) DNA is not the self, the ego, nor the mind.
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