::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::April/99 ::: The Discordant Opposition Journal ::: Issue 4 - File 6 ::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :Anti-Racists VS Racists: Kleptic Hi there. I'm Kleptic, here at the DoJ I'm known as "Dr. Klep". I'm here to talk about a sensitive subject - "Racism". Racism in some peoples lives is a major link in there life, to others its as small as a speck of sand. As a member of the ARA (Anti Racist Action) I take part in many anti-racist movements. My band plays shows supporting ARA, and we've been on a few CD's because of that. Racism is when certain people think that their race is the ultimate power, some start groups... Most of you have heard of the 'KKK'... a so called - "White Power" group... I personally think that the KKK is a waste of time. Why do people think that their race is the ultimate power. My Philosophy is "The world is like a pack of M&M's... we're all different colours, but were the same inside!" Recently I interviewed an anti-racist and a racist, here's what they said: ================ The Anti Racist ================ ** The person I interviewed didn't want me to use his real handle... so he preferred to be called "Anti-Racist" What's your feeling on racists!? They are narrow-minded fools. They don't see anything beyond their need for power, and they only way they can fulfil that need is by putting themselves above someone who is "different" How do you feel about the KKK and other racist groups? They are wrong... bottom line. No single group of people has the right to call themselves superior to any other group of people. What do you try to do to help about with the whole "Anti-Racism" scene. I don't do anything. i disagree with their racist views, but I also don't want get in the middle of it. Any other comments? Can be anything Wanna tell anyone off? The thing with the KKK and those other groups, they are very opinionated. yep yep if you get in the middle, you are part of the war. That's why I stay out of it, wars are dangerous places to be. ======================= The KKK Racist Kid ======================= The racist I interviewed didn't want me to use her real name so I inserted - "BillBo" Why did you join the KKK? Because my family was in it, and I decided to join as well. I see... well, Why do you feel the way you do about other peoples skin colour? Because they're freaks! They shouldn't be in our country. WHITE POWER!! How long have you been with the KKK? Since I was 14, I'm 23 now. Have you ever dated anyone of a different skin colour? Nope, Never! If you ever have kids, what if they want to date a person with another skin colour? I'll kick them out of my house, and I'll find that n***** and kill him! Any other comments!? WHITE POWER! ============================================================================= As you can see the KKK Kid was very ignorant.. I stopped the interview because she was getting rowdy, and I started arguing with her. Racism is bullshit, we should all stop thinking that one skin colour is better than the other. ========================================== How Racist And Anti-Racist Do For Support ========================================== Racism Organisations gain support by marching in parades, and making public speeches. They use the internet - by making webpages, e-mail lists, fanzines.. etc.. They go on television shows, such as Talk Shows, and act like total morons in public! Anti-Racist groups, are a lot more cooler.. They debate with Racists at their marches and public speeches.. The ARA (Anti-Racist Action) holds concerts to support the cause.. They use the money they make at these concerts to support people hurt or hospitalised by violent acts by KKK members, or other racist groups. The ARA (Anti-Racist Action) or the infamous hack group PARA (People Againts Racist Assholes) which I used to be apart of are probably the more active groups that are around today. They try there hardest to stop the hate. Quote By ARA: "ARA INTENDS TO DO THE HARD WORK NECESSARY TO BUILD A STRONG, BROAD MOVEMENT AGAINST RACISM, SEXISM, ANTI-SEMITISM, HOMOPHOBIA, DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE DISABLED, THE OLDEST, THE YOUNGEST, AND THE WEAKEST OF OUR PEOPLE. WE DEFEND ABORTION RIGHTS AND SUPPORT UNRESTRICTED REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL. WE INTEND TO WIN." For more info on the ARA: http://aranet.org To Find an ARA Chapter near you: http://www.aranet.org/contact.html Thank You! Support The Cause! -= KLEPTIC =- kleptic@grex.org