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Shouldn't have been banned, BUT a statement doesn't have to be negative to be racist. It would have to at least imply that one "race" was superior to another. From one end you could say that my race is the best, a positive statement, but still racist. ( I know it implies a negative for other races ) That being said this song does not seem to be racist, even in that context. This seems to be saying something along the lines of we can do it, if we stick together.
Why would it be racist if white people said this, is the question? Just because we are a majority, or because people really see whites as superior? Just wondering, because I would also think singing about white boys, and white community is a bit racist, and I'm not sure why I don't think blacks doing it is racist. Double standard?
I don't consciously think any race is superior, but I might still have racist tendencies. Nobody is perfect.
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bill hicks - "I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out."
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