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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why all the spewing on the country club?  If people want to use this as a social avenue, or to play golf or tennis, what exactly is wrong with that?

I think that there is some general opinion here, shared by a lot of people who have never been inside this circle and make assumptions about what goes on - I can assure you,[b] it is a lot like going to a restaurant or bar where everybody knows you and you feel comfortable while sharing common interests. [/b] [/quote]

Let me correct that for you--it is a lot like going to a restaurant [b]WHERE EVERYBODY IS WHITE, PRIVILEGED, AND CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO THINK TOO DEEPLY ABOUT RACISM[/b].[/quote]

I'll be sure to share this observation with all of our black and Jewish friends at our club. Are you in some sort of time warp??[/quote]

The person was commenting specifically about the Chevy Chase Club which has a history of exclusion to blacks and to Jews. One of the posters stated how nice it was to walk into the club isl ike walking into a restaurant and everyone shares common interests, meaning they share the same views regarding exclusion. Chevy may not openly discriminate but it is not the place you think of with a wide and varied type of membership.[/quote]

Why is it assumed that the common interests are about exclusion?  How about golf? tennis? kids involvement in swim team?  This is what is meant by common interests.

Yes, racism is part of this club's history...but keep in mind it is part of our country's history.  There are racists everywhere...you don't have to go to CCC to find it.[/quote]

I was the PP that made the 'common interests' comment and this is exactly what I meant - golf, tennis, swim team, hockey - those common interests.

I think it says a lot that people automatically assume negative intent.  [/quote]

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