I'll deliberately tune in to watch....Jade?

[lazaroonie]

Maybe because i was brought up in the real world then i can add a realistic opinion.

Not that i agree with it but why shouldnt you call someone a paki bastard!

It doesnt differ from if i was overweight, that someone should call me a fat bastard.

It is commenting on your outward appearence which is not nice but it is an observational remark that has gone on since the start of time (in respect of using someones appearence in a degredative way!)

And why do we now feel that it is up to us to slap the wrists of people who do this. As long as you dont participate in it yourself you can still sleep at night.

Im just tired of this censored, politically correct bullshit time that we live in. I dont agree with racism in any way, shape or form but i dont believe in people having to worry about saying one comment which might slightly upset someone. Do u think it will bother shilka. NO- Because she knows deep down that she is a much better person who is secure and proud of who she is.

this post is

offensive
ill thought out
wrong
and...

racist....

[M3boy]

Boldie, Tantrum

I was just putting a point of view foward for discussion, I did not even say it was MY point of view.

I just think things have gone too far.

Take "Black Boards" for instance. Some time ago, schools changed the wording because "Black" people found it offensive.

How can it possibly be offensive? It is a board, and it is black.

Do you see the point I am trying to make?

[Royal Flush]

Boldie, Tantrum

I was just putting a point of view foward for discussion, I did not even say it was MY point of view.

I just think things have gone too far.

Take "Black Boards" for instance. Some time ago, schools changed the wording because "Black" people found it offensive.

How can it possibly be offensive? It is a board, and it is black.

Do you see the point I am trying to make?

They changed them because they are white now.....at least i thought that was the reason.

Maybe because i was brought up in the real world then i can add a realistic opinion.

Not that i agree with it but why shouldnt you call someone a paki bastard!

It doesnt differ from if i was overweight, that someone should call me a fat bastard.

It is commenting on your outward appearence which is not nice but it is an observational remark that has gone on since the start of time (in respect of using someones appearence in a degredative way!)

And why do we now feel that it is up to us to slap the wrists of people who do this. As long as you dont participate in it yourself you can still sleep at night.

Im just tired of this censored, politically correct bullshit time that we live in. I dont agree with racism in any way, shape or form but i dont believe in people having to worry about saying one comment which might slightly upset someone. Do u think it will bother shilka. NO- Because she knows deep down that she is a much better person who is secure and proud of who she is.

this post is

offensive
ill thought out
wrong
and...

racist....

You think thats bad check out his Super casino post!

[barhell]

Black board is now known as a Chalk board

[M3boy]

Wrong James.

They were changed to "Chalk Boards"

Until Jim Davidson put a stop to it.

[M3boy]

I have to say I always think it's rather funny when white (middle aged?) fairly well off men complain about not being able to use term such as Paki Bastard...and how a term like white Trash is racist aswell.

If you can't see the difference between the two there really is something seriously wrong with you.

Great way to debate something, the "I am right so there" attitude.

Put foward your reasons why using "white" when insulting someone is any more/less racist than using "black" ?

[roverthtaeh]

If Jade Goody is in trouble for her comments and behaviour at least she can head for the nearest synagogue to take refuge.

[Royal Flush]

I have to say I always think it's rather funny when white (middle aged?) fairly well off men complain about not being able to use term such as Paki Bastard...and how a term like white Trash is racist aswell.

If you can't see the difference between the two there really is something seriously wrong with you.

Great way to debate something, the "I am right so there" attitude.

Put foward your reasons why using "white" when insulting someone is any more/less racist than using "black" ?

Bit like your reasoning on why you should for A5 in that sat hand!

[Royal Flush]

The way i see this debate is would we rather over sensitive and appear overly PC or would we rather under do-it and allow racism to creep back into the mainstream.

[barhell]

do i need my 

[M3boy]

hmmm James, lets not go there again, i DID put reasons foward in that thread, you just wanted more.

Anyway, question :

What makes a comment racist?

Is it if the person "saying" the comment means it as racist, or the person "recieving" the comment is offended?

Serious question btw

[Suited_Jock]

Maybe because i was brought up in the real world then i can add a realistic opinion.

Not that i agree with it but why shouldnt you call someone a paki bastard!

It doesnt differ from if i was overweight, that someone should call me a fat bastard.

It is commenting on your outward appearence which is not nice but it is an observational remark that has gone on since the start of time (in respect of using someones appearence in a degredative way!)

And why do we now feel that it is up to us to slap the wrists of people who do this. As long as you dont participate in it yourself you can still sleep at night.

Im just tired of this censored, politically correct bullshit time that we live in. I dont agree with racism in any way, shape or form but i dont believe in people having to worry about saying one comment which might slightly upset someone. Do u think it will bother shilka. NO- Because she knows deep down that she is a much better person who is secure and proud of who she is.

First time ive had to use the report to moderator button... theres a political party for people like minded like him.. the BNP.

No need for that at all.

[Sark79]

Whatever the reasons behind Jade Goody's dislike towards Shilpa in BB, she is a bully end of story. I am not sure if it was racially motivated or done due to jealousy because of Shilpa's appearance,intelligence,classiness,etc,etc,etc.  The plain fact exists, Jade is a bully and any form of bullying is wrong in my eyes. She should be sent into the media wilderness because she is a bully and the fact she may or may not be racist shouldn't come into it.  Kids shouldn't look up to a bully

[Royal Flush]

hmmm James, lets not go there again, i DID put reasons foward in that thread, you just wanted more.

Anyway, question :

What makes a comment racist?

Is it if the person "saying" the comment means it as racist, or the person "recieving" the comment is offended?

Serious question btw

Both.

[M3boy]

OK James - you say both.

Do you mean both make it racist, or either of them?