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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So the thing about white people and racism is that we often say or do things that are not intended to be racist but if a person of color feels uncomfortable or that what we said or did was racist, then intent doesn't matter. It is still racist. It still made the person uncomfortable whether we intended to or not.  We  should listen, learn and apologize without ifs and buts, justifications or excuses. Just because Cotton-eyed Joe was played at baseball games, that doesn't mean the song isn't offensive to people who know it's origins. So now that we know, we should be thankful to learn that it is offensive and listen to what that student's mother is explaining.

Also, claiming that the song was used for years in baseball doesn't make it okay. Lots of sports team even have names that are offensive. Maybe naming a team the Braves or Indians wasn't intended to be racist but it is offensive which is why the Redskins no longer use that name. [/quote]

We all agree that this should be a learning opportunity.  The point of debate seems to be whether the students are "horrible racists" that deserve significant consequences or bumbling teens who need to apologize, listen, and learn.[/quote]

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