Racism: Bad or Good?

[sr71blackbird]

Is there anything positive about racism? Has racism helped in the development of society?
The world wants to know!

[TheMojoPin]

Did you mean to make this a poll?

[sr71blackbird]

It is a poll, Mr fast Fingers!

[A.J.]

Is there anything positive about racism? Has racism helped in the development of society?
The world wants to know!

We wouldn't have the Puerto Rican Day Festival without it.

[Friday]

We wouldn't have the Puerto Rican Day Festival without it.

well, somebody has to show whitey how it's done.

[sailor]

i love how so many polls the first response will by "why isn't this a poll, stupid?" because of the dumb way 2.x posts the thread before you can make the poll. stupid 2.x

[sailor]

well, somebody has to show whitey how it's done.

wilding?

[TheMojoPin]

Hah-hah! Least shocking shock poster ever picked "good."

[OGC]

i love how so many polls the first response will by "why isn't this a poll, stupid?" because of the dumb way 2.x posts the thread before you can make the poll. stupid 2.x

You should find a way to make that into a poll.

[topless_mike]

racism? no.
stereotypes? yes.

[mikeyboy]

Is there anything positive about racism? Has racism helped in the development of society?
The world wants to know!

You missed the boat. Last night was the 100% poll night attempt.

[ahhdurr]

certainly cuts down on all that critical analysis.

[TeeBone]

Unfortunately racism, indentured servitude, slavery; have all helped in the development of various societies around the world. Throughout history, man has conquered men due to race, etc...
Its unfortunate but undeniable.

[Mike Teacher]

Problem is that race doesnt exist, not as we know it. The cover of the November 2003 Scientific American splashed loudly the Q: Does Race Exist?

From SciAm article:

Can genetic information be used to distinguish human groups having a common heritage and to assign individuals to particular ones? Yes

Do such groups correspond well to predefined descriptions now widely used to specify race? No

Oh; and as to the Polls, to get a 100% response, wouldnt the best Poll for that besomething like

Q: Do you take Online Polls?