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MineralMan

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7. Like many words, "race" has more than one meaning.

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 09:49 AM

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The use of "racism" or "racist" is based on one of the most common meanings of "race."

Language is difficult to define precisely, because words mean what people mean when they use them.

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A thought I'd like to pass along. [View all] multigraincracker Yesterday OP

Racism is based on the social construct of race, so it's not "incorrect." WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #1

My thought is to correct that construct. multigraincracker Yesterday #4

I don't understand trying to "correct" a construct. Assuming different races have different genetic makeups certainly WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #5

Respectably disagree. Ferrets are Cool Yesterday #2

Definition of bigotry should be consulted bucolic_frolic Yesterday #3

Skin pigment is not a choice. multigraincracker Yesterday #6

Like many words, "race" has more than one meaning. MineralMan Yesterday #7

Words are symbols, not the thing. multigraincracker Yesterday #8

Exactly. Words are our reaction to things. MineralMan Yesterday #9

No. hunter 23 hrs ago #10