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Re:Thousands of adoptees thought they were US citizens but ... by thrkw123456789 on Saturday September 03, 2016 @07:14AM (#12418758)
> Behave like us, or get the hell out. Is that racist to you?

Depends on the level of behaviour. But largely yes that is a fairly racist sentiment.

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Re:Thousands of adoptees thought they were US citizens but ... by ddeck on Saturday September 03, 2016 @07:36AM (#12418805)
Societies are (thankfully) not homogeneous. Some women may feel comfortable going topless at beaches in countries that permit it and it may even be the norm. Does that mean that all women should be okay with that? Where do you set the bar?
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Re:Thousands of adoptees thought they were US citizens but ... by PhasmaFelis on Saturday September 03, 2016 @01:27PM (#12420075)
In many cases, because they preferred that to being killed. Are you not aware of what's going on in the Middle East right now?
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