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Writer's Block

If a friend or relative makes a racist or homophobic remark, do you tend to confront them or let it slide? Are you more likely to confront them if it offends you directly or someone else who seems reluctant to speak up?

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[info]hazycrobat Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

This doesn't happen too much. If it does, SPEAK UP! I have to say what they did. If you don't, they just might say it to the wrong person. It's a slim chance, but it might happen.
 
[info]send11 Вопрос дня: Да, оскорбление принято
 
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[info]sayaka86 Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken


i get irritated.... i try to tell them nicely... to get them to shut up, if they kept on going on and on, or if they were talking bout someone i cared about...

but usually if it offends me, it depends
 
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[info]syvilan Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken


Well I don't JOIN their crusade or pretend I agree. But usually yeah I act like I didn't hear it. Depends on who it is though. If it's family or someone in an online game I play, especially Warcrack I
 
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[info]seraphempyre Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken


It all depends on the tone and/or intention of the joke and how well I know the person making the joke so I know if it's truly malicious/disdainful meant or not...

I mean, for example: Me myself and qu
 
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[info]fadedtosilence Gotta love Shakespeare.
Getting ready to start reading Romeo and Julliet, Honors English had to write Shakespearean sonnets with a partner. I ended up writing the entire thing myself, but that wasn't my partner's fault. Crea
 
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[info]psychogirl989 Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

I would most likely just let it slide. Cuz I myself, am no t really one to voice how im truely feeling. I am mostly keep my feelings to myself. Not too good at expressing what bothers me and what does
 
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[info]flitterdust Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

I always confront it because I dislike prejudice like that. I remember having to call out my father's father and tell him and his sons to shut up because they made fun of my ex's nationality. Also I'v
 
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[info]cosplaynekokat Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken


This happens quite a lot actually, especially on my dad's side.
It really does bother me, but it's hard for me to speak up about it.
I'll usually give a disapproving look or an obviously fake laugh lik
 
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[info]shine26 Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

Usually, I am in someone elses house, a relative's house who already knows my stance on these things is more open and accepting then their stated position. I am reluctant to pick a fight. In my own ho
 
[info]hotcheeerleader Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken


I would confront them on contact. I would do it even if it did not directly offends around, it is just the thought of someone saying something like that is so wrong and if I am around it would NO
 
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[info]excentric397 Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken
I would try to be tactful about it, but I would definitely say something. Being hurtful and cruel whether intentional or not, whether the recipient is present or not, still acts to perpetuate prejudi
 
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[info]nirmalmanvinder Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken



well those who know me best...or even who reasd my blog enough know im loud and not afraid to tell it like it is. so, when it comes to racist remarks said without good reason, or when people call ME r
 
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[info]mymymiaow Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

I'd probably speak up, but normally I don't hear any overly racist remarks. I read once that in many cases racism is camouflaged as trying to help or even to establish equality, and I agree. I think a
 
[info]adam_martinez92 Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

Well I have never heard my friends or family make a harsh remark like that and them be serious. I mean we have joked around and said some mean stuff but we don't mean it, and yes I realize someone can
 
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[info]clarity3 Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

I don't say anything. I try not to make waves like that. Even if someone says something I find deeply offensive I don't say anything.
 
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[info]olda_693 Вопрос дня: Да, оскорбление принято

Конечно, если при мне кто-то сделает такое замечание, я "выступлю" с возмущением. Я действительно склонна защищать того, кто сам не может за себя постоять. Такое бывало..
 
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[info]jenny_summer08 Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

Racism, confront.
 
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[info]akopus Вопрос дня: Да, оскорбление принято

я всегда возмущаюсь,всю жизнь,потому что сама нацмен и выносить расистские выражения не могу. а теперь и гомофобские и ваще хамские любые. каждый раз могу пасть жертвой собственной несдержанности, но
 
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[info]crisx08 Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

 
I usually say some kind of sarcastic remark that sounds racist or whatever but nothing that I mean only in the joking stage. But if someone did I do tell them "hey thats F**Ked up!!!"
 
[info]girlwithnorace Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken


            This question really interested me because i know everyone does something different in a situation like this. I'm not saying these ar
 
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[info]arditi Вопрос дня

Я как раз и есть тот самый родственник ! ))
 
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[info]forlornsloth Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

I was an army brat, so I was never taught that skin color made people different.  It was only after I became a "civilian" that I saw and heard how others acted.  As for any other d
 
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[info]pochnaden Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken

Well, it depends upon the situation. If it goes too far from my philosophies then I would confront him or her really nice and slow. However, if it does not account severe damage then I'll let it slide
 
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[info]hanzzy Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken


Is it bad that I laugh?

But if someone said something that I didn't agree with and was being super serious I'd say that that was a bit harsh.
 

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