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Originally posted by broncojosh
Being a white male, I haven't personally experienced racism directed towards me...but have definitely seen it all around me. It is something that is frustrating, and I personally find it incredibly offensive. I think it comes from insecure people. Not having the education or self importance to feel more accomplished or "better", they pick something like race to make themselves feel adequate. If you are so narrow minded, that you cannot accept other people?s differences, then at least don't spread your feeble minded views. To answer your question....people take offense to racism because it is an attack on who they are, and represents a derogatory mindset. "Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum of hatred for a minimum of reason." Abraham J. Heschel
Excellent post Bronco, but I knew when I saw your name it would be intelligent.