we are looking to move in the next few months, just can't take living in this racist area anymore! my husband is from brazil, so he gets called all kinds of racist names where we live, and we just can't handle it anymore! small mountain towns in northern california are scary places! be praying we find a place within the next month or two. thanks everyone!

kimrachell said:

that is really shitty
you could try Australia!
we come in all kinds here

ZombieKitten said:

that's a tempting idea! it's just to the point here where we can't take it anymore, it's become down right scary!!! we've even had notes put on our car that say racist things!

kimrachell said:

yeah, you don't need that in your lives

kimrachell said:

I'm really sorry. I hope you find a place that is accepting and open minded and that you can feel at home in.

kimrachell said:

good luck hun

That's so very sad. I hope you will find a new place where you can live your lives in peace .

That's horrible and unacceptable It's 2009

What's wrong with these idiots????



Smooches;)

That's terrible Kim some people!

MsMisha319 said:

tell you what...if you really feel like what you stated in your response, go to any political forum and catch up on what folks REALLY think about our new Prez...trust me when I tell you that many are back to covertness....hiding behind their masks....I've read some vile shit being written on one site in particular...nola.com...and in advance of me beginning my new job as an equal opportunity advisor, some of the stuff I hear right here on post has me strategizing on how I'm going to attack the issue....

2009? It is still 1959 in lots of minds....

ZombieKitten said:

And you'll love the way they treat the indigenous inhabitants of the continent.

SUPRMAN said:

Love, I am sorry such shitty people live around you, but shitty people are everywhere. Learn to become defiant and run dem bitches outta your neighborhood.

Shit if that was me I'd be my husband on the front porch! Let them see why/how I love my beautiful husband. Home is what you make of it, don't let others decide that for you... if you start running now, then you will always be running... because racist people are everywhere. Ignorance and intolerance can be found in any neighborhood. Stay strong, for you and especially your children.

Oh, and return those notes they leave for you on their cars.. "You left this note on my car bitchass."


spelling and grammar edits, geeze I needed some sleep!
[Edited 1/30/09 5:03am]

That's disgusting, kimrachell. Rest assured you're in my prayers.

ZombieKitten said:

paintedlady said:

hokie said:

SUPRMAN said:

Captain Cook called, he says you are to report to muster.

SUPRMAN said:

Your reply is a little out of place on this thread don't you think?

hokie said:

exactly, considering the response is coming from someone who isn't Australian nor likely has ever lived here

Natisse said:

Not only that, but Kim is going through a bad time and this thread should be about her and focus on supporting her.

I just think if he wants to debate the topic take it to P&R.

hokie said:

totally

reneGade20 said:

Yeah...I've read some scary things too. Some of it coming from my own father.

Sorry you are going through this, kim... Sadly I know the feeling. I left too. I tried it painted's way, but I was outnumbered.

it totally amazes me that this kind of ignorance still exists. I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with this Kim.

Kim, I feel bad for you and your husband. I would move also. In NY these guys killed an ECUARDORIAN and some Black Guy was Beat Up after OBAMA won. It's Crazy-RETARDED SICK. And some 300 pound guy attacked an Elderly couple with a knife and a Chinese woman. People have lost their minds lately and much better to have a PEACEFUL LIFE OUT OF there IMMEDIATELY. To be made to feel INSECURE or ASHAMED of ONE'S HERITAGE,RELIGION,SEXUALITY or COLOR is HORRENDOUS and SHOULD NEVER BE ACCEPTED. Contact an ORGANIZATION that handles HATE CRIMES or DISCRIMINATION.
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hokie said:

Isn't the topic "[t]rying to move because of racism?"

Is Australia suddenly free of racism?

I don't think so . . .

Natisse said:

I was never a slave either . . . but as a Black man in America, well that speaks for itself.

But are you really trying to tell me that I have to live in Australia or go there to know racism exists there?

There are no movies, books, documentaries, personal accounts, newspaper and magazine accounts to provide evidence of racism in Australia?

You can't really be suggesting experience is the only way to acquire knowledge?

So sorry to hear that. Best of luck.

hey kim, sorry to hear that. it's incredibly sad that grown people
are still capable of such amazingly stupid actions in this day and
age. good luck with moving and i hope you will find a nice place
amongst more openminded people.