So...why dont schools celebrate Greek history month, German history month, Irish history month, Italian history month, or Polish history month?
Ah, but history is very important as to why "minorities" have this ethnic pride and why they display it so much. It is because of history that there is even a double standard to begin with. People are so quick to dismiss history. Well, you can't dismiss it if you are wondering "why is there a double standard".
Think about it folks. The United States is 233 years old. It was ONLY 40 years ago, blacks (for example) received their "Civil rights". 40 years out of 233. I'm sure you know the history. Kidnapped and brought to the United States from their native land to work in the hot ass sun. Families broken apart, denied education, killed, beaten, maimed. Even after the slaves were freed, it STILL took another 100 years for blacks to be recognized as "equal citizens". How come racial groups such as the Black Panthers were brought down quickly, yet the Ku Klux Klan is still actively around and having parades? There's a double standard because of what "whites" did during the course of this nation's history.
Let's look at the Native Americans. They were here first until some illegal immigrants showed up and took over their land. Then on top of that, they were nearly wiped out and whoever was left were relegated to live on a reservation. Yeah, there is a double standard.
Think about the Germans, Italians and all Asians during WWII. Americans of those nationalities fought for the United States, yet, still discriminated against and placed in camps. Yeah, there is a double standard.
It cracks me up to hear people say "Why is there black history month or why is there a Black Entertainment Television". Well the other 11 months are based on "white American history" in this nation. "White Entertainment television" is NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox. Yeah, there is a double standard.
It is good to see the United States making great strides in racial equality. Today is a LOT better than 50 years ago. But, when people question double standards, go back 50 years and beyond and you will get your answer.
But back to the original topic, that attack is a case of moron kids beating up an innocent kid. Their races should be inconsequential.
Dollar says not a living soul will see or hear of Reverend Jessie Jackson/Al Sharpton anywhere near the scene
Its things like these that make me very proud to be an American citizen. (NOT.)
Yeah, 'cos it's so much better in the rest of the world.
Being a teenager is shit. I don't condone it, but that's the way it is.
It might well have been a racial issue. Then again, it might not. When you're that age bullies tend to look towards any justification for their actions. I had my face smashed into a concrete wall by an Asian guy when I was thirteen (allegedly, for not being Asian enough), and a few weeks later was soundly beaten to a pulp by a hulking white guy (allegedly, on account of my being Asian).
In reality, I think it was less the colour of my skin, and more the fact that I was a short, fat kid with no friends that made me an easy target.
So yes. To close, kids are shit.
What do you think every other month is?
Seriously though, they exist, you just don't hear about them as much. Honestly, I think you're getting worked up over nothing. It's a month (the shortest month of the year too) honoring important African-Americans. It isn't suggesting dominance of a race or anything of that nature.
http://www.polishamericancenter.org/heritmo.htm
http://www.gmbookchest.com/pages/heritage.html
http://italian.about.com/library/blniahmspecial.htm
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release...cts_for_features_special_editions/006328.html
It cracks me up to hear people say "Why is there black history month or why is there a Black Entertainment Television". Well the other 11 months are based on "white American history" in this nation. "White Entertainment television" is NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox. Yeah, there is a double standard.
It is good to see the United States making great strides in racial equality. Today is a LOT better than 50 years ago. But, when people question double standards, go back 50 years and beyond and you will get your answer.
So, if I wear a "White Pride" shirt, does that make me racist, primetime?
I think it would to some communities.
Then those communities are racist.
See, it works both ways. If I were to wear a shirt that said "White Pride," then for me, it would simply mean that I am proud to be a white man who does not give in to racial profiling. There are many, many racist white people out there, and I am proud to NOT be one of them. Therefore, I am proud to be white.
If you are black then you are the first black person I've heard say something like that. Every African American in this area gets furious when you refer to Obama as black. "He's MIXED, not black!" >_>
Let's not forget there is a difference between white pride and white power. White power is the cry of the skinheads and neo-nazi fucktards that try to justify their own ignorance and bigotry. White pride is meant to signify being proud of who you are. Yeah, it's confused quite often, but their IS a difference.
But here's something else: it seems that nowadays, it's expected that white people are supposed to be ashamed to be white. PC people hammer us with nonsense about all the terrible things that happened in establishing this country. But let's be honest here. Can anyone name a single country on this planet, past or present, that wasn't built on the blood of other tribes or races? No, but we're still expected to be ashamed of who we are because of what our ancestors did. It's ridiculous. Remember the past, so we don't repeat it. But never let the past get in the way of being proud of who you are, no matter what race you are.
Ok, enough rambling shit from me. To the topic at hand: was the beating racially motivated? I'd say about 10% yes and 90% no. Kids are basically assholes, especially at a high school level. They'll use any excuse to check nuts and prove what tough guys they are. If he was really a quiet kid, he instantly becomes a target. But somewhere in those kids minds, after the beating started, the thought of "fuck this white boy" was lurking. A wonderful little by-product of what kids see on tv and hear from parents and such. The other white kids probably stayed out because A) they were getting to see someone get the shit kicked out of him and B) they didn't want to become targets themselves, which is a crock of shit.
These kids don't realize yet that beating up a quiet, unassuming kid doesn't make them tough. It makes them pussies. If they knew that, any of those other kids, black or white, would have stepped in and stopped it. It's just stupid kids being stupid with just a bit of racism thrown in to make it a media circus.
And by the way...fuck that bus driver. I don't care what color he was, what training he has or whatever. He should have done whatever it took to stop that.
Viper, I don't know you personally and I will not assume you are "racist". I believe you don't give a rat's ass on what someone's skin color is. However, you wear a White pride" t-shirt and I can almost guarantee you that will be associated with Neo Nazis, Skin heads, or the KKK. Those particular groups yell white power, but they also say they have "white pride". Probably not a good idea to wear that shirt in a large metropolis area where people, including whites, will think you are associated with one of those groups.