NP: How do you define racism?

[David Morris]

These T-shirts use racial stereotypes (which the article points out) similar 
to the Atlanta Braves logo and "chopping" gestures.  It's pretty simple.  
Are all racial stereotypes offensive?  No.  Offense is a very subjective 
thing.  Remember the Taco Bell chijuajua?  Some people were offended, some 
thought it cute.  Sensitivity and predeliction for offence vary.

And, yeah, I don't think fascist have a good sense of humor either.

David Morris

>From: CyrusGeo at netscape.net
>
>Could anyone please help me understand the news article in the following 
>link? Why, exactly, are these t-shirts considered racist? Why do I find 
>them funny and not at all insulting? (Answers like: "because you're not 
>Asian" won't be accepted.)
>By the way, I think losing one's sense of humour is the first step towards 
>fascism.
>
>http://dailynews.netscape.com/dailynews/cnn/story_2.tmpl?story=2002041910365001134917&shortdate=0419

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