We Have Been Trained Like Dogs

I have wondered for a while now if our collective attitude regarding racism has been the result of conditioning; others too have put the same thought to me and having reflected on the question I would like to table my thoughts. Let us first note some observations. Firstly, people are relatively silent on the issues of multi-racialism and immigration. Secondly, immorality is associated with disapproval of these issues. Thirdly, people who oppose these issues are chastised harshly and fourthly, ...

What is Racism?

"I can't think of any issue which is more timely or important today than the issue of racism. I also can't think of another issue which is more artificial, manufactured or manipulated than this whole construct called 'racism'." US film-maker, Craig Bodeker Has anyone else besides myself and Craig Bodeker become suspicious of 'racism'? Personally I have been growing suspicious of the word for a long time and there can be little doubt that it is one of the vaguest, pernicious and useless ...

‘Thought Criminals’ – Call for more ‘hate crime’ legislation

From the Irish Times: THE GOVERNMENT needs to review its anti-discrimination laws to better protect the Roma community, which is facing high levels of racism and discrimination. It should also train all public officials, civil servants and gardaí to refrain from discriminating against this group, according to a new report by the Oireachtas European Affairs Committee. The report estimates 2,500-3,000 Roma are living in Ireland, and cites EU research which shows they face widespread discriminat...