[artplumber]

Here's a thought, just because racism exists someplace else does not make it right. And not just white-black or english-irish etc.

You'd be unhappy with your place/opportunities if you didn't even get a chance to compete on an even basis with the next guy because the next guy has the advantage of an old-boy network (or race, or sex, etc).

Chinese weren't even allowed to citizens in this country until WWII even though they essentially built the transcontinental railroad and provided much of the western labor. And then the only reason they were focused on during WWII was because they were contrasted with the evil "japs" based on physical characteristics.

I challenge those who think racism is a bunch of baloney to do some real reading/investigation. This wasn't something from the 19th century, your parents probably had these attitudes. Do you really think they are appropriate?