most likely post #7

I didn't discuss this in class because I was conflicted as to what my opinion was on the phrase "I would never date an Asian person". I feel like it isn't racist because it's based on appearance. It's the same as saying "I would never date a blonde" or "I would never date a short guy". These comments are all based on physical attraction, and is grouping them together as a whole. I feel like when I was younger I would say "I would only date a white guy" but now since I'm older I feel like my opinion has changed. As long as they have a good personality, and possess all the qualities I look for in a guy, then I don't see why I wouldn't date them, no matter their appearance. It's not that fact of not liking the actual race of Asians, just that you don't find them physically attractive.
      On the other hand, I can see how this phrase would be considered racist. You're putting the entire race together and saying they're all the same and being biased about a particular race. It would be the same if someone were to say "I would never date a white person", it doesn't matter if its the minority or majority group being in question. So starting this post I was conflicted as to whether it was racist or not, but I think I've chosen a side. I feel like that phrase is just about appearance, unless whoever said it is actually racist and against that particular race. It's the same as saying "I would never date a short person", which isn't racist or really too frowned upon, because its just about how they look and what you look for in a person. I think that I would prefer to date a white guy, but I wouldn't be against someone of a different race. I don't know if that makes me racist or not, (I hope not), but I'm just being honest.