Haha... damn, I didn't expect this topic to get so much "notice"... Anyway, it has gotten to a level that has nothing to do with SFO... and if it continues, someone would probably close it soon.
The reason I answered or replied to Carla18's first reply was because he made some valid points.. however, we're moving too far into the real world and out of the reach of SFO.
The purpose of this topic... or let's just say.. what I had in mind what to find out how should we react to racial slurs and comments in the game. And I think I've gotten what I wanted... but if there's anymore, then it would definitely be welcomed.
but let me go off topic once more. Now Carla18, I understand your point and how the whole racist thing turned into an issue of slavery. And don't worry, I already know about the histroy of slavery and how the whites used their "magic" to lure black kings into selling their own ppl as an exchange for science and technology... and one more thing
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Does that reply not show indirectly say that because he's black, he has to wake up each morning to "try to get the taste of the better world, and fend for himself". I think it's evident that the point is I don't care what color you are, don't think you have it any worse because you are black - which is why I said I have no sympathy for the "black man's burden" or any other excuses. He also implied blacks do not have alot to apologize for. Give me a break.
I had no intention of saying or meaning that in any form.. so you're indirectly putting words in my mouth there. I did however say that they don't have a lot to apologize for since there are two sides to a coin. You made it seem as if the blacks should just go on and apologize to the whites for everything they've called them without it being reciprocated... so no big deal there.
And one more thing, if you ever play SFO, and see anyone openly being racist, then I don't think I'd have taken it any different. Some how somewhere in the media racism is usually on one side... ergo, whites being racist towards black.. but I'm well aware of the fact that it goes both ways... and further more, I don't (personally) use the whole slavery issue as an excuse to anything.. because I'm well aware of what I can and will achieve each day God opens my eyes to see the sun.
Edited By blanka09 on June 29 2004 at 14:43