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Old 10-09-2007, 02:59 PM
 
Location: California
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Has your son tried to join the other clubs? Most times enrollment is open to everyone regardless of club focus. If a public school is excluding students for ethnic reasons, that should be grounds for a lawsuit.
Imagine a white person walking into an all black club. Get the picture? They would not get a very good welcome. It may be against the law but they would not give him the red carpet treatment.

 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:00 PM
 
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All the "white europeans' so many are "mixed" with Irish, Scottish ,German, Welsh, Swedish, on and on, you know how many groups you would have to have! they could celebrate and learn about all their ancestors put into America.
This isn't an answer.

Nice try.
 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:01 PM
 
Location: Florida
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He would certainly make his point. Being a white American, why would i join an Hispanic group or an African American group or an Asian group, what does that leave me, Chess club?
Or band club.
 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:02 PM
 
Location: Near Manito
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He would certainly make his point. Being a white American, why would i join an Hispanic group or an African American group or an Asian group, what does that leave me, Chess club?
Keep in mind that the terms "white" and "Hispanic" are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:02 PM
 
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Imagine a white person walking into an all black club. Get the picture? They would not get a very good welcome. It may be against the law but they would not give him the red carpet treatment.
This is absolutely bogus, and offers a great reflection on how you view other races as dangerous and intimidating.

I've been a participant of African American and La Raza (Hispanic) clubs in high school and college, and plan to in law school. I also have many friends at law school that are members of these clubs, and they are more than welcome.
 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:03 PM
 
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Keep in mind that the terms "white" and "Hispanic" are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
Thank you.

And anymore, its hard for people to distinguish between being black and white as well.
 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Colorado
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This isn't an answer.

Nice try.
Why is that not an answer, or you mean one that YOU agree with.
 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:04 PM
 
Location: Florida
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This is absolutely bogus, and offers a great reflection on how you view other races as dangerous and intimidating.
Listen. Keep it light. The Terms of Service for this forum are clear. If this thread gets too heated, Moderators will close it down. Tips: don't use absolutes (all, never, all, none, etc...) and don't directly attack posters with your comments.

FYI
 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:06 PM
 
Location: California
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I asked my son what would the club focus on. This is the same question he has to answer before he can petition for the club. American has a long history. Revolutionary war, civil war, cowboys and indians, mayflower, etc. He also believes it might be a great incentive for other members to learn the history or geaniology( I know that isn't spelled right. Sry) of his and their ancenstors.
 
Old 10-09-2007, 03:07 PM
 
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Why is that not an answer, or you mean one that YOU agree with.
You didn't say anything.

I asked you to articulate just what a "white club" would identify with, and all you said was "well, there's too many white people to distinguish amongst, so we should just call them white."

Sorry, but why would someone with Russian roots want to identify with someone with Scottish roots? Simply because their skin isn't brown? Come on.

Make a point first and then I'll tell you if I agree or disagree with it.
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