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Originally Posted by MatthewS
I think even Jemima would accept the "you probably woundn't date a white man" comment might have been pushing it.
Even then though, it's not like that absolutely shows that jemina views other races as inferior to her own. It's certainly poor taste but I mean, do we think it's safe to assume that most races date within their own race? And if so, is acknowledging that someone "probably" wouldn't date someone that's outside of their race really such a reach? Or is it logical? Obviously you shouldn't say that to person in question, but I'm just commenting on the general idea...
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I do get why it may seem that her innocent faux-pas is being beaten to death, but it is quite a topical issue at present and changing a generation's perspective has to start with changing an individual's perspective. Interracial relationships have been fought for, and there has been significant sacrifice to challenge engraved opposition. You used the term "acknowledging", which I would have no issue with, but in Jemima's case, she was assuming, which has a more negative connotation. Take for example the racist tide of hatred spurred by the recent cheerios ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OtFRFgqHto
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