I would like to think it's the latter, and that "most" of us would treat each other the same when afforded these.

Personally I like people who are different... If I could only talk to people like me, I'd shoot myself!

Being polite and courteous have always worked for me...it doesn't pay to be an asshole unless it's absolutely necessary . I can't claim white privilege since I'm Hispanic but life treats me just fine...It's all about attitude really....

YUP! I am only a butthole when someone is a butthole first. I don't bite, but will bite back :D

Well said me amigo, people are a lot more open when you great them with a smile and a friendly tone. I know how you are here, and would be very surprised if it didn't spill over into your life. Race to me has always been whatever someone wants to make of it. My closest friends have been everything! It is only a barrier for those who want it to be.

I agree 100%...there's good people in ALL races just as sure as there's complete assholes...and you're right, it IS only a barrier for those who want it to be...usually people with closed minds that deal in absolutes...

a meme-maker that is :)

Why thank you...It's cool meeting people this way sometimes cuz since you don't really know who you're talking to, there's no barriers accept your personality...nobody would even know I was Hispanic if I hadn't ever mentioned it. And you STILL don't know for SURE...LOL

I've totally enjoyed it. I've met teens I thought were 50 based on their maturity, grownup I thought were teens because they shared my juvenile humor and people of all races (I guess). We all start off equal here. I've been really glad you and a couple others sucked me in with your comments on my crappy early memes. :)

Well thanks...glad I could help.

Oh hell, that reminds me I have to go cook dinner.

I like people like me. I am wonderful :D

Nice! Me, not so much. :)

Hell yeah, I get along with anyone, even if we have different opinions and backgrounds, if we can get off on the right foot and have an intelligent conversation first.

Kindness is color blind,... but I am sure thercare cultural crimes.

Doubt it. :P

Christian, Jew, Muslim, Wiccan, Atheist etc... we would all do good to follow that. It used to drive my second wife crazy that I would stop all the time and hold doors for people. :)

For real? That one second of kindness could make the whole difference in someone's day!

I have been waiting for a chance to comment about this! If you can take a good laugh YouTube the golden rule 3 way!!!

Do unto others is definitely something we could use more of...in a good way I mean.

lol I'll try to play the devil's advocate

I just mean it would definitely be hard to "see"... You can't accuse them of giving you privilege over other ethnicities. They can easily deny. You'd have to dress up as a bum, see how you're treated. Then dress up (like Dave chappelle did for his white guy sketch)... Then dress up as a bum as minority... Lots of testing. Can't tell your acquaintances what you're doing. Once they find out, you're out of their circle. Which I would agree on some level, because if my friend tried to entrap me, on any issue, then I'd be inclined not to ever trust them again. And if you can't trust someone, then why keep them as a friend? Anyways, hope I didn't burn any bridges. Just a thought

Nah, no bridges burnt. I'm not really referring to imgflip here, but just general day to day life. I suppose I could costume up as another ethnicity but I really don't think thats a proper control either as it would take me out of a comfort zone. I also think we tend to get what we are looking for when it comes to treatment from others. If you expect to be treated badly, I think that body language and word choice helps you to achieve that expectation. I would argue a black man in a suit and tie will get a lot better treatment than a black man in a dirty t-shirt no shoes and oil all over his jeans. That has more to do with an appreciation of hygiene than ethnicity.

Earned respect by giving respect.

He led by example.. did not get sucked in, or baited by haters. And as a result.. got support and respect from whites. . Creating unity.

I'm not comparing myself to MLK...but that statement reminds me of my experience here on imgflip sort of...I think a lot of people respect that I don't ever get sucked in by the haters and try not to be mean to anyone here...even the ones that attack me...

Makes sense.. and for a better experience by everyone. ;)

Yo Bro...have you submitted this one yet, cuz you should.

Thanks,... think I will!

Yeah, I understand. This, I ponder more than I should. I'm native American, so I'm from a different angle per se. But, I know 90% (based off personal experience) of people are decent and treat me as such. In a small community, them also knowing I served, helps, but if anyone argues "veteran privileges" can always join (exception of those with disabilities that prevent their enlistment). The only thing I really ran into is a "privilege" to first time crimes. The sentencing is different. And the profiling is different, but yes, i believe it's more based off rags and hygiene than skin color. But a person can teach hate, and that's where it starts, at a child's age. I'm rambling I think haha

Good comment brother! Color seems to go with "cultures" ... thus sterotypes are made. It seems to me... as a way up north small town C'nook who moved to the deep south a long time ago.. That it's cultural.. not color. I have friends of many races.. and I never think about color or ethnicity at anytime. My friends are not immersed in any culture of ignorance that breeds hate or division. With the rare exception.. i believe most hate is taught directly.. or indirectly by examples of adults... as is anything that divides us as a nation.

Damn these comments are long.

If you're hitting 90% brother you are doing great! I agree with that the hate is taught, but it is also overcome through experience (I grew up in the south). Worse than the hate though, in my opinion, is the distrust that is taught. It causes a lot more conflict and conflict earlier in an interaction often preventing that interaction from going smoothly. I think now I'm rambling, or at the very least run-on-sentancing.

I think people are also a product their environment at that time, if you know what I mean. Also, to go along, you got to get along, is in the mindset of a lot of people, if not most. Why it takes time to "move forward" as a society. I believe we're doing our parts to help that movement, both against old racism and this new "I get to use the race card" mentality. But those are both extremities and there's still a lot of grey areas we're all still trying to equal out (pun intended)... Such emotions

As long as good people still try, we still all have a chance. :)

Take out the if and put a when instead. I've seen it millions of times

Haha it actually does, but some deserve for their dedication to the site, I would think. I can say, I'm not at all rigid when if comes to upvoting, but I don't do auto-votes just because

I've never seen anything but respect from you sir.

Thanks John,, And i can say the same About you A Gentleman indeed :)

:)