Squishor

As I see it, there is racism throughout the various ethnic groups. I believe it is a strong human tendency, and it can be found throughout history. For example, I am aware that in L.A., there is a history of black people having a problem with the Asian (specifically Korean, usually) shopkeepers and being biased against Asians as a group, and vice-versa. If you look back to ancient times and read their writings, you will see many examples of discrimination based on ethnicity. Any time you hold the belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others, that is racism. And no wonder it is so prolific, because we are all so different. It's just that cultural values and differences need to be sorted out from inherent abilities or worthiness. If you think about it, it's not hard to understand why a Korean person might be biased against urban black people because they are culturally very different. (This is not an apology for racism in any form, just an observation.) It's human nature to fight and struggle and be angry. Look at gang wars within people of the same national origin - an outsider looks at them and wonders why they are killing their own kind, but to them the differences are very real. Just so with racism, since we are all the human race. There could be observers outside our own species watching and thinking we are absolutely crazy.

As for "white pride" it's just such a shame that some hateful people have taken over the word "pride" and put it to an ugly use. I'm not really "proud" of being white, although in some ways I feel like I got a lucky break, since I'm aware of the advantages that affords me in this society. I am proud of my particular sub-group of European heritage and my family background. There's no reason that has to mean I hate anybody else.