Do you think that minority groups such as the NAACP, minority celebration months, scholarships based on race, etc. fuel racism even further? I do. I believe that these keep the racial tension going. If racism is to be stopped, then race-specific, groups, functions, organizations, etc. need to be stopped. What do you think?

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I agree with ya.

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I see no problem with people celebrating their heritage.

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I think you almost replied before I submitted the thread - holy crap!

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I don't either. I do have a problem with the government it. People are free to do as they please and they can celebrate it all they want, when ever they want. But when the government says that everyone has to do it and has specific education for it I have a problem with it.

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Explain, please.

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Ok, I see your point. Would it be ok then to start the NAAWP - National Association for the Advancement of White People?

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I have a problem with the government having anything to do with it.
Black History Month is mandated and schools have specific lessons developed for it. This is what I have a problem with.

It is important for kids learn about all Americans, black and white. One race should not be set apart for any reason. And no, a White History Month would not be alright either.

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As long as racism exists, minorities need groups like the NAACP to protect their rights. The NAACP does really good things for those who are discriminated against. For example, a black man sentenced to life in prison by an all white jury for something he probably shouldn't get life in prison for. Racism is still a problem so SOMEONE needs to protect them.
As for scholarships and such, in an education system that favors schools in rich areas, scholarships for minorities are needed to help people out that come from povertous areas. These don't perpetuate racism. They do, however, assist in splitting people up by racial categorization. This offers the idea that some benefit more than others and ignorant people will think that minorities are treated better, therefor racism no longer exists. This just isn't true.

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On another note, affirmative action, in my opinion, only hurts minorities. Affirmative action is basically saying that you are not smart enough or do not qualify for something, so we are going to hand it to you anyway.

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