A town built for Blacks. Made by Blacks. (No whites allowed save for a few select)

[ImmortalFlame]

Because I want to illustrate the double standard and hypocrisy that exists.

Face it, if whites did the same exact thing in every way, including the attributed benevolence in terms of accepting pro blacks in kind, it doesn't require a brain surgeon on just how things will go over with that.

A converse proposal will attract the worst bile imaginable, and that includes a fair share of the many opinions expressed here on RF.

I think you'll find the idea of towns existing that were set up by white people and are welcoming to black people as long as they are friendly towards white people and the interests of white people is not considered a particularly heinous proposal.

Because that describes literally every city in America.

 

[columbus]

Whats your opinion on sundown towns?

That they're approximately the opposite of what's going on here.
Sundown towns were created to invite and enforce racism. This endeavor is created to avoid racism.
Tom

 

[Twilight Hue]

That they're approximately the opposite of what's going on here.
Sundown towns were created to invite and enforce racism. This endeavor is created to avoid racism.
Tom

So how is the latter set up regarded as avoiding racism?

Or is it a form of escapism?

The only other thing is this can possibly be viewed as an attempt to create a defacto reservation for black communities.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I think you'll find the idea of towns existing that were set up by white people and are welcoming to black people as long as they are friendly towards white people and the interests of white people is not considered a particularly heinous proposal.

Because that describes literally every city in America.

If that is the case, if its comparatively the same as any city in America, then why is race even being brought to the forefront at all?

 

[columbus]

So how is the latter set up regarded as avoiding racism?

You might want to look at their website.
Tom

 

[Twilight Hue]

You might want to look at their website.
Tom

I didn't look at it in depth but I did visit the site.


So far, a person can make a seperationist site sound the same way.

 

[ImmortalFlame]

If that is the case, if its comparatively the same as any city in America, then why is race even being brought to the forefront at all?

Because of the systemic racism against black people.

Did you not notice it?

 

[ImmortalFlame]

I didn't look at it in depth but I did visit the site.


So far, a person can make a seperationist site sound the same way.

So, you feel you're justified in calling it "seperationist" despite any claims they make to the contrary?

 

[ImmortalFlame]

So how is the latter set up regarded as avoiding racism?

Or is it a form of escapism?

The only other thing is this can possibly be viewed as an attempt to create a defacto reservation for black communities.

Except that they have explicitly stated it is not only for black people.

So, this view is not justified.

 

[Twilight Hue]

So, you feel you're justified in calling it "seperationist" despite any claims they make to the contrary?

How is it not? You can't say its not selective.

 

[ImmortalFlame]

How is it not? You can't say its not selective.

Do you understand the difference between "seperationist" and "selective"?

If your definition of "seperationist" is just "they have criteria (not based on any protected characteristics) as to who can live there", then virtually EVERY community in America is "seperationist".

 

[MNoBody]

 

[Twilight Hue]

Do you understand the difference between "seperationist" and "selective"?

If your definition of "seperationist" is just "they have criteria (not based on any protected characteristics) as to who can live there", then virtually EVERY community in America is "seperationist".

I'd say the terms are interchangeable. Even so far as to say they are homogenous.

 

[ImmortalFlame]

I'd say the terms are interchangeable. Even so far as to say they are homogenous.

Then your concern is nonsensical, since virtually every community in America is "seperationist", by your logic.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Then your concern is nonsensical, since virtually every community in America is "seperationist", by your logic.

Only if they advertise it. Thats the difference and my answer to your question

 

[ImmortalFlame]

Only if they advertise it. Thats the difference and my answer to your question

What are you talking about? All they're saying is that they don't want racists in their community.

I find that a lot less objectionable than, say, passing a credit check. A community which says "You can live here as long as you aren't racist" seems a lot more inclusive and less problematic than a community which says "You can live here as long as you have always had a stable income, or have a nuclear family, or have no criminal record, or aren't immigrants", etc.

 

[Twilight Hue]

What are you talking about? All they're saying is that they don't want racists in their community.

I find that a lot less objectionable than, say, passing a credit check. A community which says "You can live here as long as you aren't racist" seems a lot more inclusive and less problematic than a community which says "You can live here as long as you have always had a stable income, or have a nuclear family, or have no criminal record, or aren't immigrants", etc.

What defines a racist exactly? What if a black person there is racist toward whites? Will that person be disqualified for residency?

 

[MNoBody]

a rascist would be a person exhibiting prejudice based on external differences....rascism is a social policy to be this way, not an individual action....so, a difference between the 2 terms

 

[ImmortalFlame]

What defines a racist exactly?

Belief that one race is superior to the other (usually directed societally in the form of oppression against minority ethnic groups or the empowerment of certain races over others).

I really don't see why I have to define it, at this stage.

What if a black person there is racist toward whites? Will that person be disqualified for residency?

I'm fairly certain a society which welcomes all races doesn't welcome racism.

And why are you asking me? Perhaps you could ask them, if you have concerns? They have a contact form and email address on their website:

Contact – The Freedom Georgia Initiative

 

[lewisnotmiller]

Because I want to illustrate the double standard and hypocrisy that exists.

Face it, if whites did the same exact thing in every way, including the attributed benevolence in terms of accepting pro blacks in kind, it doesn't require a brain surgeon on just how things will go over with that.

A converse proposal will attract the worst bile imaginable, and that includes a fair share of the many opinions expressed here on RF.

Isn't it ironic that you're trying to illustrate supposed hypocrisy by posting when whites are hard done by and not blacks?

I'd struggle with the cognitive dissonance involved, personally.