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Old 23-03-2007, 03:07 PM #2
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OK, let's give you some help with the definitions. It has been suggested by a member that "accidental racism" can happen, and you can be a part-time racist. It has been explained by this member that "accidental racism", is when you say something racist in the heat of the moment, but do not really mean it, so it is acceptable.

As for a "part-time" racist, this terminology has not been explained yet as far as I am aware.

In my view, you cannot accidentally use racism in the heat of the moment. If I am in an argument (theoretically) with a french person and I call them a frog for example, would I be forgiven as I say I am not a racist, and just used that term in the heat of the moment? I hope not, because in my mind, I would be racist for saying that. Argument or no argument.

As for a part-time racist. Is this the definition:

Theoretical scenario: "Say Dick works with white, asian, and australian people? During the week, he is willing to go for a drink with them all. Just work colleagues on their own. At the weekend, he wouldn't be seen dead with the asian people, as his friends are racists and he would get a load of hassle and they wouldn't want to know him." Does this make him a "part-time racist"?
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