How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
Feb 24th 2008, 7:25 pm
#106
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
I was suprised when an old friend i normally respect from Van recently told me her area was going downhill, now that loads of "Iranians" were moving in. She told me they are the cause of all the drug crime and rising property prices. If felt it was a pretty racist point of view. I felt quite uncomfortable hearing that, for her it sounded so matter of fact.
Feb 24th 2008, 7:26 pm
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
This thread and its putrid ranting makes me puke. As does the miserable petty whining of angry old conservative uptight white men.
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Feb 24th 2008, 7:32 pm
#108
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
I am not sure she could tell the difference between an Iraqi, Iranian or Indian.
It is the only time i have seen racism in canada first hand, but then again i have only spent 30 days in total there.
Feb 24th 2008, 7:35 pm
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
I changed the subject, shes an older lady, normally very decent, with friends from all ethnic backgrounds, and i am not an "anglo" brit. I have to leave it be.
I am not sure she could tell the difference between an Iraqi, Iranian or Indian.
It is the only time i have seen racism in canada first hand, but then again i have only spent 30 days in total there.
I am not sure she could tell the difference between an Iraqi, Iranian or Indian.
It is the only time i have seen racism in canada first hand, but then again i have only spent 30 days in total there.
Feb 24th 2008, 7:36 pm
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
Feb 24th 2008, 7:36 pm
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Feb 24th 2008, 7:38 pm
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Feb 24th 2008, 7:40 pm
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
i understand your point but sometimes if you comment on these things the people making them claim that is YOU that has the problem and the old cliche comes out " chip on your shoulder".
Feb 24th 2008, 7:43 pm
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
So it just keeps on rolling, then, because people are afraid to tackle it......it's a good thing we don't all subscribe to that lily-livered approach isn't it!
Feb 24th 2008, 7:43 pm
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
I disagree. It wasnt the time or the place, when i am living as a resident and not a guest in her house i will have that luxury.
Feb 24th 2008, 7:45 pm
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
Ah - yes, you are in a delicate situation. Understood - apologies, and I will climb down from my high horse!
Feb 24th 2008, 7:52 pm
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Re: How do you deal with the racism in Canada?
You have to accept that there are people who will never change............otherwise you could spend your life challenging people!
Last edited by buzz365; Feb 24th 2008 at 7:56 pm.