Anti-Semitism and Racism

[Alexandr]

I believe it's important for all groups in South Africa to work out a compromise and try to live in peace. Yes, it is possible. No, I am not the only one to believe so. You don't want to end up like a boy in America named Scott, who lives in Seattle and who posts vile messages full of hatred toward Blacks. He posts as "Max Power" and as "little_oswald" in various forums. He is 25 and lives with his parents, and pretends to be an "engineer" online.

Here is a sample of his writing:

"[Michael] Moore then goes off into the deep recesses of outer space when he claims that, as a result of slavery, blacks had their 'language and culture and religion' taken away from them. Newsflash Mike -- spear-chucking, cannibalism, witchcraft and 'ooga-booga' hardly qualify as 'language and culture and religion.'"

http://www.vanguardnewsnetwork.com/books12.htm

[Link active as of 1/23/04]

As you can see, he denies that Blacks had their language and culture taken away. And this guy thinks he has a promising future as a writer! Ignorance like this is what has led to so much suffering in South Africa.

Here is his photo so we can all see what internet racists look like:


http://www.geocities.com/plagiaristloser/Engineer.txt

[Bantik]

So, what is your point?
I too would kick Moore's butt to some barrio or ghetto (like the rest of the white trash liberals) and see how he would view and express himself then...
Scott is quite correct in pointing out the historical facts and judging from his quotes of Moore's "book" (more like a rant) he is also correct on Moore's mistakes and the fallacies he is trying to espouse.
This "boy" states his view on Moore and has a right to do so. You labeling him a "racist", if that's what you are trying do, should point back to you as a racist, or the geek who painted swastikas all over the guy's picture......and don't forget about freedom of speech here either.

...and lastly, how does South Africa play into this?