We all know it's not proper racism, though.
Yes it is.
I'm sure the United Nations is a reliable source then?
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cerd.htm
Just to add, using the word "Irish" as a modifier is not racist. Such as "John is Irish".
But adding negative connotation is, because it's implying that the negative attributes are due to his/her nationality.
Nationality is not a race mate. Period!
Calling someone an English pr*ck is not racist. So why calling someone Irish is racist I don't know.
End of the day, no matter what you quote. Being English,Irish or Scottish does not fall under race so abusing someone because of their nationality is not racial discrimination. Ethnically discrimination yes.
As I've said the word Racism is banged around far too much.
A 'race' can be defined by geographical place of birth just as much as the colour of your skin.
How is it any less racist to have a go at a black person than an Irish person ? The person is black because they were most likely born to African parents whose ancestors' skin turned black as a result of more exposure to the sun over thousands of years as a result of living in certain areas of the world. You're attacking somebody's geographical ancestry via the colour of their skin if you attack a black person for being black, same as you are if you accuse somebody of being stupid because they're Irish.
You're splitting hairs and you're not even right about it.
Wrong. race is defined as physical appearance. Do your homework.
Wrong. race is defined as physical appearance. Do your homework.
You realise you're talking to a ginger there? You sure you want to open that door?
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