46. and thats my point barbara, if you dont want to be profiled as crap, then dont act like crap.i knew what you were doing, but if you dont want to be called names, then dont make a name for yourself. why do you think there has to be a black history month? why is there a negro college fund? theres no white history month,theres no united whitey college fund, why? because we dont need to call attention to our heritage and educational abilities, because if we did, then we would be conceived as racists.you want to be equal,but you want to be "special" too. if you want to be equal, then stop crying foul when you're treated equal. you want to be special? then stop demanding equality.

Posted at 1:22PM on Nov 27th 2006 by t.w

47. Alot of people (black males) are commenting on having white women. I am a 20-something attractive graduate student who has never dated, nor would I ever date a black man. I personally am not attracted to them. In fact my peers feel exactly the same. The white women you speak about are invariably unattractive, overweight, and struggling financially. To be frank these tend to be women white men do not want, so they turn to black men. I don't think there's alot to brag about there. And why do you date them? I'm guessing no educated, attractive got her act together black woman wants your ass. You can keep having the white man's rejects, they won't mind.

Posted at 1:28PM on Nov 27th 2006 by Shannon

48. oh, booo hooo #46, this isnt about black and white, this is about people getting all blown up over what someone said. i dont care how anyone perceives the constitution, i , and everyone else, has the right to say what they want, when they want, and to whom they want period. im sorry to hear of your husbands plight, but dont think for a minute that white people havent been used as slaves. it happens in this country all the time. but you dont hear us bitchin about it.

Posted at 1:41PM on Nov 27th 2006 by t.w

49. i meant # 47, sorry # 46

Posted at 1:49PM on Nov 27th 2006 by t.w

50. Nice try Michael but we ae not buying it.

He apologized (how many of us are buying the sincerity of it???? NOT MANY) now it's time to go under the radar for a few because people who loved him (from Seinfeld) are shocked and surprised at his easy use of racist remarks.

By the way has anyone seen the clip of him doing a "black face" parody. IT'S YET ANOTHER SHOCKING LOOK INTO THE MIND OF MICHAEL. He should thank his lucky starts he is living off the residuals from Seinfeld because as far as I am concerned "he doesn't exist anymore".

Posted at 1:50PM on Nov 27th 2006 by BRENDA

51. #51 Shannon
Are you sure?
You know, once you've had a ride on the "anaconda of love", you'll never want to go back to your smart white BF.
I like white women because they have money, cars and like to live "on the edge" and what's wrong with "invariably unattractive, overweight, and struggling financially" white girls? They need love too!
I like to think of myself as the BLACK bird of happiness!
Black women just want families and all that other crap. I would bet that you are the only girl at BYU that HASN'T tried the dark side. It's great fun and it really pisses off your parents when you show up with me in tow!
Ah, too bad for you! Still...I'll be waiting just in case!

Posted at 2:09PM on Nov 27th 2006 by In the intrest of racial piece, ah PEACE!

52. No. 47: You bring up some interesting points in your post; however, I would like to comment on some of your points. I’m a strong believer that perception is reality, and here is an example I would like to use to make my point.

I was driving home one summer evening and noticed that there was someone walking down my street with a big sweatshirt on, hood pulled over his head, and gloves on. He looked like he was probably about 18 or so, and he happened to be black. Is that why I was concerned? Nope! I slowed down and took a long look at him, and saw someone else doing to same thing. When I stopped did either one of use mention his race? Nope. We did, however, comment on his rather suspicious clothes and behavior.

As it turned out he was visiting a friend in the neighborhood, and I guess was trying to look like thug, but was harmless. Although, it didn’t stop him from playing the “It’s because I’m black card.”

Now, would I have handled it differently is the person was white, Hispanic, or Asian? Not a chance.

Lastly, I’m not too sure where you live, but some of your comments strike me as odd. I find it hard to believe that an employee at a supermarket would think that a well-dressed and well-spoken black man would steal baby food. Or why a women would be scared that your husband, who was dressed in a suit, would steal her purse.

I’m aware that stereotypes do exist in our culture, but it’s all about perception. If your husband walks into a restaurant in a business suit, why would they think that he would be a cheap tipper? I don’t think they would.

I’m not sure where your insecurities are coming from, but it seems like you’re looking for things that just aren’t there…

Posted at 2:10PM on Nov 27th 2006 by Jason

53. Are we *still* talking about this? Let it go already.

Posted at 2:11PM on Nov 27th 2006 by Gen-X

54. Has anyone heard Dessarae Bradford's HOT new single? Here's some of the lyrics:

I forked Michael Richards in his ass.

I forked Michael Richards in HIS ass.

I forked Michael Richards

I forked Michael Richards

I forked Michael Richards in his ass.

This Lady-genius's talent never ceases to astonish and amaze. Truly cutting edge.

Posted at 2:11PM on Nov 27th 2006 by Ian

55. HEY JIM CROW!
What's the matter? Did the teacher almost catch you? You internet racist are so goddamn funny...come on JIMMY, do your "Good Times" bit!
I always find you so funny...DANCE FOR ME MY LITTLE MONKEY BOY, DANCE!!
Where's your stick? And your dog?

Posted at 2:17PM on Nov 27th 2006 by Don't be a'scared

56. Shannon,

I am in law school in one of the highest ranked law schools in the States. I come from upper middle class, 24 years old and happen to be dating a black male. He is a PhD, he pays his bills. Oh and did I mention he taught grad classes at Harvard? When we go to Patriots games we are glared at, mostly by ugly white men (of all ages) who have had too much to drink and glare at us because a young white girl is holding hands with a black guy. As if Id like any of them anyway.

I have been told I am attractive by MANY, and I turn down white guys all the time. I am sure a lot of white guys are nice, but too many of the good looking ones are frat boy Abercrombie-sissy drunks who will hit on anything breathing, and who treat every weekend like its Spring Break Cancun in terms of partying. They also are the most insecure f***ers you will ever meet. This isnt just guys who are 24. These types can even be into their 30s but have the maturity of a Freshman Boy.

For a good example look at the Duke Lacrosse team (99% White)

They think they are funny but the jokes they make are lame. If you even roll your eyes at one they get all offended and cocky and you can see the rage of embarassment if you bruise their ego. They dont handle rejection well, or their liquor for that matter. They also suck at dancing. Again, Im not saying all white guys are like this. Just the ones who are pests.

My black guy is honest, witty, a talented musician and economist. Very Accompolished, hes been published in some of the most prestigious of journals. He's by far, the hottest man Ive ever been with, and secure in his manhood. His family is very sincere and funny. Full of Doctors, Professors and Lawyers. I love him, and hes the love of my life. Hes also opened my eyes to how visibly and emotionally ignorant people like you and your "peers" can be, and I have been able to weed out the ugly former friends of mine over disagreement about this, and Ive not looked back.

Have fun being a snide c**tish bitch. It probably does ALL black guys a favor

Posted at 2:22PM on Nov 27th 2006 by Youre a loser

57. t.w.

I actually agree with you on ONE point that you have made. It is true that as white people, we could never have a "whitey college fund" and that has been a joke in my family that we wish they had one so that we didn't have to pay to continue our education. It is unfair that black people can get special treatment because of their color. We would definately be called racist if we did that. We could never have a White Channel on tv. But, I am glad that they have the college fund, so that the poor black people can get out of the ghetto and educate themselves. That makes our entire community better. It helps people to get a chance to see beyond the bad situation that they have been raised in.

Believe me, if anyone in this world would have any cause to be racist, it would be me. I was raised in a predominantly black school and I was called "white girl", "cracker" and "honkey" all the time and yes I'm sure that at one point in my defense I said the word "n*gger" back. That was before I finally beat the crap out of some girl and them became friends with everyone.

I can see both sides to a point, but we are adults now. Things have changed since I was a kid. It has been twenty years since I dealt with that and I have never had a black person treat me that way in my adult life. I can love and hate ALL people, but not because of what they are rather than because of who they are.

Freedom of speech is great, but let's not abuse it. If I were to go in to an airport and jokingly say "I have a bomb" I would be arrested. It's just words right??

Posted at 2:23PM on Nov 27th 2006 by barbara

58. Shannon #51
Who said anything about dating?
Me and my fuc*k buddy like to keep it on the down low because its soo wrong, but it's sooo good.
I've got one of those "little" white BF for apperances, but until you've done it with a BIG black guy, you haven't lived.
Dating, that's a hoot! I don't want to date, I just want to be fuc*ked so hard that it hurts to walk!

Posted at 2:26PM on Nov 27th 2006 by You're kidding, right?

59. Dude, Michael Richards is a 33 degree freemason. WTF?

Posted at 2:27PM on Nov 27th 2006 by andrew

60. Hey all you white boys:
Be honest...which would you rather have, lots of nice things like # 42
OR
a dick so big that when you drop trou your woman smiles and swallows with pride knowing you're going to be banging her so hard and deep she might get a nose bleed?
If you said "nice things" then you are like one of them cowboys in that fag cowboy movie, or you're a liar.
BIG DICKS RULE!

Posted at 2:39PM on Nov 27th 2006 by Call me what you want, just let me know when I can come over!