Why is "Jap" racist?
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Originally posted by DarioManfretti
LOL Colin!!! That's a good one. Kinda like animal crackers only they are cheese flavored crackers in the shape of Japanese people (just joking everyone).
LOL Colin!!! That's a good one. Kinda like animal crackers only they are cheese flavored crackers in the shape of Japanese people (just joking everyone).
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Originally posted by DarioManfretti
While I understand what you are saying. I still think it is bad taste and you never know who else may over hear the word. It may be best practice to not say it at all; therefore, no one can be offended.
While I understand what you are saying. I still think it is bad taste and you never know who else may over hear the word. It may be best practice to not say it at all; therefore, no one can be offended.
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From: La Crescenta, CA
(1) No one uses that expression anymore -- no one!
(2) When I first joined this board, July 01, there was a thread when Tokyo James (who, at the time, I didn't know was a Brit) and a Asian guy in Australia ( (I think that guy who supposedly was attacked at a nightclub by Lebanese), were both double posting and I made the comment? " What is this Oriental stuttering." The board came unglued. "Oriental, WTF, are you talking about rugs?" DJCube tore me a new asshole. I was really worried for a while would have to drop out of the club. I lost sleep about it, being an enthusiastic newcomer. I've since been to many, meets and meals with these guys, made good friends, and think I'm attuned to Asian sensitivities. Just don't use the word "Jap," like the "N" word, right Lloyd -- BRO!!!!!
Mark-
Back me up here.
(2) When I first joined this board, July 01, there was a thread when Tokyo James (who, at the time, I didn't know was a Brit) and a Asian guy in Australia ( (I think that guy who supposedly was attacked at a nightclub by Lebanese), were both double posting and I made the comment? " What is this Oriental stuttering." The board came unglued. "Oriental, WTF, are you talking about rugs?" DJCube tore me a new asshole. I was really worried for a while would have to drop out of the club. I lost sleep about it, being an enthusiastic newcomer. I've since been to many, meets and meals with these guys, made good friends, and think I'm attuned to Asian sensitivities. Just don't use the word "Jap," like the "N" word, right Lloyd -- BRO!!!!!
Mark-
Back me up here.
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Originally posted by Colin
As an American of Japanese Ancestry
As an American of Japanese Ancestry
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The Raptor is a good guy and was educated on what terms are offensive and not.
I personally do not use that word, even when talking with friends. To me, it's not an endearing word at all. Personally, I don't care if there is malice or not behind the word. It's just not a nice word to use. I don't go calling all my black friends the "N" word or my chinese friends the "C" word.
I personally do not use that word, even when talking with friends. To me, it's not an endearing word at all. Personally, I don't care if there is malice or not behind the word. It's just not a nice word to use. I don't go calling all my black friends the "N" word or my chinese friends the "C" word.
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ElTianti-
I always thought you were a good guy -- because of the esteem we both share for Lius Tiant. I'll be happy to put you in email contact with my good friend Walt, from the gym, who spent the first few years of his life at Manzanar.
I always thought you were a good guy -- because of the esteem we both share for Lius Tiant. I'll be happy to put you in email contact with my good friend Walt, from the gym, who spent the first few years of his life at Manzanar.
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Why can people not distinguish between ethnicity and nationality? Would you prefer we all dress alike, talk alike, and pretend we look alike? Not me. I am a mongrel, mix of several European peoples. I am proud of my Scotch-Irish roots, and can't think of anything the Dutch have done but make money and legalize drugs (connection?) If you are ashamed of being recognized as Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, or whatever, you need to mature and accept that people are different. You can try and hide your differences, and pretend that you are the same as everyone else, but that is a lie. We are all different. It is much better to be proud of your heritage then try to erase it by claiming to be "American." Ignore those who make you self-conscious of your ethnicity. I grew up as a minority in my town, located on the edge of a Native American reservation. I am familiar with people hitting me because I am not like them. It sucks, but you can't fight back by trying to erase the differences.
As far as I am concerned, Chicago is better with a "Chinatown" than with an "Americatown."
Why can people not distinguish between ethnicity and nationality? Would you prefer we all dress alike, talk alike, and pretend we look alike? Not me. I am a mongrel, mix of several European peoples. I am proud of my Scotch-Irish roots, and can't think of anything the Dutch have done but make money and legalize drugs (connection?) If you are ashamed of being recognized as Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, or whatever, you need to mature and accept that people are different. You can try and hide your differences, and pretend that you are the same as everyone else, but that is a lie. We are all different. It is much better to be proud of your heritage then try to erase it by claiming to be "American." Ignore those who make you self-conscious of your ethnicity. I grew up as a minority in my town, located on the edge of a Native American reservation. I am familiar with people hitting me because I am not like them. It sucks, but you can't fight back by trying to erase the differences.
As far as I am concerned, Chicago is better with a "Chinatown" than with an "Americatown."
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America is the only major country in which the citizens do not share a common ethnicity. This makes us quite unique already. I don't see anyone expousing we should be ashamed of our differences, in fact quite the opposite. It is a sense of pride that causes many of us to be sensative to racial slurs. I for one am not overly politically correct, however, I understand there is little to be gained by using words like "jap" "c" and "n" unless you are trying to make a point, or trying to "stir up the pot". Here in Hawaii, we manage to have more diverse cultures in a small location that just about anywhere, and our sense of humor and tolerance is what makes it possible to live in relative harmony.
America is the only major country in which the citizens do not share a common ethnicity. This makes us quite unique already. I don't see anyone expousing we should be ashamed of our differences, in fact quite the opposite. It is a sense of pride that causes many of us to be sensative to racial slurs. I for one am not overly politically correct, however, I understand there is little to be gained by using words like "jap" "c" and "n" unless you are trying to make a point, or trying to "stir up the pot". Here in Hawaii, we manage to have more diverse cultures in a small location that just about anywhere, and our sense of humor and tolerance is what makes it possible to live in relative harmony.
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Hello all,
I have met Raptor and he is a cool guy. He wouldn't hurt a fly!
Here's my take on the situation. For one I don't condone the use of any racial epithets. I do not use them even with those of my own race! Just like Mark said, the "n" word is not an endearing word in whatever context it's used. I think that mature and educated people have no need to repeat such vile words that cause pain and hurt in other people!
I am Black and I am glad that I have had an opportunity to interact, hang out, and make friends with others whose skin is a different color than mine. I keep it perspective and make it a point that we have a common bond: we are all human and we love cars(esp. the S2000!)
I have met Raptor and he is a cool guy. He wouldn't hurt a fly!
Here's my take on the situation. For one I don't condone the use of any racial epithets. I do not use them even with those of my own race! Just like Mark said, the "n" word is not an endearing word in whatever context it's used. I think that mature and educated people have no need to repeat such vile words that cause pain and hurt in other people!
I am Black and I am glad that I have had an opportunity to interact, hang out, and make friends with others whose skin is a different color than mine. I keep it perspective and make it a point that we have a common bond: we are all human and we love cars(esp. the S2000!)