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Originally Posted by Jesus.

But I don't class black people as being "directly opposed to my own race". I was just giving an overview to show that I have no issues with dating anyone of any race. I'd happily date a black girl if I could find one desperate enough to go out with me.

I don't think the incident in BB was racist, but I think the phrase "you probably wouldn't date a white guy" is inherently racist. That's not to say she's racist for using it, but it shows deeply held opinions of people who haven't moved in to this century yet, and still rely on tired old stereotypes from the 70's, or have difficulty expressing their opinions correctly.

I can see how older people would have issues with the language, as I imagine living through the cross over would be difficult. My Grandma was a vicious racist who would have sent them all back on the boat if she'd had her way. Fortunately, she was just a country dweller from middle England, worried about difference and "the other".

Is that not a racist comment. Goes both ways mate. I am old but not yet senile and I have my views. The difference nowadays is we are not allowed to air them. Yet most still think them.