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Originally Posted by ZontheRocks
That sucks. Fcuk racism!
I am a full-blooded American via Puerto Rico (3rd generation too) that has a slightly darker complexion, and used to get called Indian or Hindu while growing up. Once 9/11 happened, it all turned into straight Arab 'jokes' and insults like Camel Jockey and Sand N*****.
Just a grandparent ago (75 yrs), the President of the US decided to round up all Japanese-Americans (mostly 2nd and 3rd generation) because a country across the globe declared war.
The capacity of humans to be so compassionate, yet also have to ability to be so incredibly cruel is truly a baffling thing.
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My wife is 50% Hispanic, 25% Native American Indian, the rest is a mix of euro, mostly Irish. Everyone here thinks she's an Italian.
