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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (60266)	7/27/2001 4:02:39 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

ROFL It is hardly pointless if we realize we all have racist tendencies. Realization is the first step toward progress (imo- assuming one wants progress). Acting on the racist impulses we all have is (imo only of course) a negative thing and reinforces ways of thinking about race and race relations that I think are destructive to a racially diverse society. And I feel the word "Bigot" is especially apposite for people who think racial differences cause the negative traits they see in others and who are intolerant of these perceived "racial" differences. But that's me. I think perhaps you are as confused as I am. I'm not sure what you want the word to mean. Racist in the dictionary can simply mean believing that traits are caused by race, and that certain races are superior (less criminal, more hardworking, etc). You can be racist in many ways. The stereotyping of Asians, for example, as perfect students is an example of racism. 1.The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others. 2.Discrimination or prejudice based on race.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (60266)	7/28/2001 12:03:45 PM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 71178

Well, you will find that no one causes trouble here at DAR. We are all too nice. You might find it really boring. ANd we are all individualists. Not a gang member in the bunch. CW lost interest in the UN after developing a cybersite that attracted members from all over the world. We finally accepted that he was a lot more into the computer side of it than saving the world. He's halfway through his engineering degree now at Rice, and does a lot of work in artificial intelligence. Ammo is entering the BFA program in acting at USC this fall, so I don't think he is going to save the world either, but they are both fine men and I am exceptionally proud of them. How are all your brood?