Atheos

The NAACP needs to be disbanded.

...And along with it, I think all the organizations that are specifically targeting a demographic of a certain minority should aswell.

The NAACP did ground-breaking work of desegregation in the early 1900's, but it's existance nowadays only does one thing: Reinforces the idea that African Americans are different. All the organizations for specific minorities may seem to be doing good, but honestly, all they are doing is reinforcing that they are different--ultimately defeating their purpose of fighting for equality.

If everyone is to be equal, the NAACP cannot exist.

Thoughts? Arguments? I'd love to debate.

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remi asks questionsPermalink Reply by remi asks questions on July 15, 2008 at 11:31pm
This is a subject that I don't know much about honestly. I'll do some reading and get back.
Love Is CouragePermalink Reply by Love Is Courage on July 15, 2008 at 11:52pm
WORD WORD WORD.
The NAACP is fighting against a law in Maryland that for someone to buy an alcoholic beverage in a grocery store, he or she must also buy a food product. Their arguement? "Many african americans in the Baltimore area buy alcohol at those stores, and this is just swindling them out of money" It's like the NAACP is TRYING to enforce the stereotype that the average black baltimorean is a poor drunkard.
sickening.
AtheosPermalink Reply by Atheos on July 15, 2008 at 11:57pm
They're in Cincinnati this week, and I'm seriously considering going to protest. I watch all those old clips of protests in the streets during the late 60's and it just makes me realize--today no one does that. Hardly anyone, I should say (Writers, woo). I missed out, and I want to show everyone that it's okay, even GOOD, to be politically and socially aware, and to participate in activism.

That's ridiculous. Many African Americans buy alcohol in those stores? ...Many hispanics probably do too, not to mention caucasians, and orientals. So, their point is?
Love Is CouragePermalink Reply by Love Is Courage on July 16, 2008 at 12:04am
the law is mostly enforced in primarily black neighborhoods. Another indication of the pervasive racism this country cannot shake. The riots int he streets tend to end in violence (like the early 90s riots in long beach and compton, as a good recent example), but student protests and awareness are a great tool. Ever since Kent State the Columbia, the police have been pretty fucking careful....except for when the broke up the protest of Cheney at American, but no one was bully clubbed, just intimidated. If hatred can be protected by free speech, why arent we? honestly...
PatchPermalink Reply by Patch on July 23, 2008 at 2:11pm
If there is a protest of the law, I strongly urge for non-violence to be practiced. And make sure there is plenty of News Media there.
Sweetea812Permalink Reply by Sweetea812 on July 26, 2008 at 10:20am
"If hatred can be protected by free speech, why arent we?"
You should make that statement loud and proud.
I love it
JamesDaleyPermalink Reply by JamesDaley on July 16, 2008 at 1:51pm
just one note: oriental refers to objects, the correct term is Asian, unless you like sounding like a 19th century venture capitalist.
Religious CancerPermalink Reply by Religious Cancer on July 24, 2008 at 12:56pm
Well put James although given the context of the afore mentioned dialogue I believe it was in good faith. Nontheless, we must educate ourselves here. It is imperative we approach each issue with the correct information. So that our intent can be taken seriously.
Sweetea812Permalink Reply by Sweetea812 on July 26, 2008 at 10:19am
About protestors, It made me laugh when you said no one does that anymore, nott o make fun, but just because I see protestors ALL the time. Come over to Indiana you will get a load of protesting there. Or even stop by Madrid Spain.
Protesting isnt used as much anymore, but it's effectiveness isnt strong much anymore either. There have been protestors at a porn shop up north for over 5 years. No change.
PatchPermalink Reply by Patch on July 23, 2008 at 2:09pm
As far as the main forum debate goes I do not wish do opine. The law that you are talking about, violates my right to buy what I want at a store. A person cannot be forced to purchase a product when buying another. What if they are a thrifty shopper? What if one store has good prices on beer, but the other has a better price on hot dog buns? I know you are not debating the law, just the way the NAACP is defending it. I am also surprised that the ACLU hasn't gotten involved or at least filed an amicus brief.
PhaydPermalink Reply by Phayd on July 16, 2008 at 3:16am
Who wants to start the NAAWP with me? Of course that might get confused with the KKK... Weird, huh?
AtheosPermalink Reply by Atheos on July 16, 2008 at 1:26pm
Haha, yeah, that wouldn't be a good thing.

It is unfair that comedians such as Carlos Mencia and Dave Chappell can base their entire career on making fun of ethnicities, especially white people, and everyone loves it, but whenever a white person makes the slightest jest towards a minority, it's discrimination and punishable by law.

That's why when I have kids, I'm not even going to explain races to him. The Marathon is a race, the Daytona 500--that's a race. There's a human race, and that's it. None of us are different, and it's time to realize that.

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