(February 9, 2015 at 12:45 pm)Losty Wrote:(February 9, 2015 at 12:41 pm)Norman Humann Wrote: It's less about guilt and more about associations. I agree there's nothing wrong with it and I don't think anyone sees it as wrong, but it just reminds people of the hell they went through. Just like there's nothing wrong with being proud of being white, but walking around black neighborhoods with a "white power" t-shirt will be frowned upon.
I personally think being proud of being white is wrong. I wouldn't suggest being proud to be German either, but rather being proud of Germany. I don't see why waving the national flag or singing your national anthem, or even wearing a shirt that says 'I love Germany' would be offensive to anyone. Maybe I'm just clueless, I am American afterall. Some things I just don't get.
I also think it is not about guilt. Noone in my generation feels.much guilt for these things. I also don't think being proud of being white is a sensible thing, since it's nothing I had the slightest part in determining, nor does it make much difference (except that I get sunburns more quickly)
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition
