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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FYI to PP: not everyone considers Ashkenazi Jews white, but there’s really no agreed upon definition of “white,” so it’s really just an endless debate.[/quote]
again, then what are Syrians and Persians?

If you look at the origins of Ashkenazi Jews they come from Europe.  People from Europe are considered white. Doesn't matter that they have their own culture, religion or shared genetic marker.  Their origins are European.[/quote]

Well actually I am an ashkenazic Jew and I don't come from Europe, I come from New York City.

its true my ancestors came to the US from Europe.  About 60% of THEIR ancestors came from the middle east - they brough with them in addition to their genes, their middle eastern language and alphabet, and even agricultural holidays that match the seasons of the eastern Med, not of Poland. [/quote]
Well, then I guess that makes your race a New Yorker, then.   :roll:   I'm from CA, but my ancestors are from Asia.  I guess by  your logic racially that makes me  a Californian.

Your ancestors are from Europe and/or the Middle East. [b]So, what are Syrians? [/b]No one seems to answer this question.   IMO, they are white, and so are you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashkenazi_Jews[/quote]

They are human beings, who have suffered terribly.

They are mostly muslims, but also many christians, and a few are secular.

They speak Arabic, except some speak Kurdish as a first language. Many speak French as a second language.

The whole problem here is "What are X" with the expectation that some "race" (classifications defined in the 19th century, largely based on power relations) is the answer.  [/quote]
 :roll:   Can't answer the question, then. Since the US government still uses "race", they will have to define themselves one or the other, or the US government will do it for them.[/quote]

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