Campbell's Scoop: Anglican Pelican
Hello all,
So I saw my first racist in UWaterloo yesterday and in a library at Renison College of all places. The racist remarks weren't directed at me but other minority groups. This guy exclaimed his disgust for every minority out there except asians-probably because one was sitting a mere two metres from him. What really struck me was the total disregard or even care-free manner that he was talking in. The guy was openly telling this other girl how he is careful when dealing with black people and asked how far "we" should be willing to take it. I really couldn't believe my ears at first but I listened further and realized that even in a highclass academic institution like Uwaterloo, ignorance exists. But I guess i'm glad that saw it happen before I left. It certainly leaves a black mark for me.
So I saw my first racist in UWaterloo yesterday and in a library at Renison College of all places. The racist remarks weren't directed at me but other minority groups. This guy exclaimed his disgust for every minority out there except asians-probably because one was sitting a mere two metres from him. What really struck me was the total disregard or even care-free manner that he was talking in. The guy was openly telling this other girl how he is careful when dealing with black people and asked how far "we" should be willing to take it. I really couldn't believe my ears at first but I listened further and realized that even in a highclass academic institution like Uwaterloo, ignorance exists. But I guess i'm glad that saw it happen before I left. It certainly leaves a black mark for me.
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4 Comments:
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Smiley
MORTYS WINGS ARE TERRIBLE
1/30/2007 04:18:00 PMso i had my first experience with Morty's wings last night. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE. who voted them the best wings in town? they suck! although their reputation of being huge wings held true, who cares how big they are if you have to choke them down?!?! Now I like saucy wings, however these wings were barely sauced at all!!! and the sauce that was on them was all watery. it was GARBAGE. and 55 cents is not even a deal. Needless to say I will never be a patron for Morty wing night ever again!
RATING 0/5
GO TO MOLLY'S.
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Tristan
What the hell does this have to do with Brock's post, smiley?
1/30/2007 09:45:00 PMBrock why are you surprised to find a racist in UW? I mean they exist everywhere. Doesn't justify what they say though
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Uma
Was this your first experience of racism in UW, or your first experience of racism in general?
1/30/2007 10:21:00 PMIf it's the latter then I can understand your surprise even more. I think it's like many things where you read about situations but you don't really ever expect to witness it in your own life...
But if you're just surprised because it's at UW then I agree with Tristan... there are racists everywhere regardless of their education (sadly).
They all need some sense smacked into them......
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Anonymous
Well i've never really had anyone direct racism towards me. Since i used to live in South Africa, i've definately met racists there. Not that south africa was full of racists or anything, but I guess since Canada is so multicultural and mosiac and all, i expected more. But thats just being naive and like i said, in a way, i'm glad i saw it first hand.
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