Yup, I do react differently to different kinds of racism.

[randomness]

I find that I draw a distinction between malicious racism and racism that arises from something well-intended. At least, I do when they're directed at me personally. (I'm perfectly willing to get angry on someone else's behalf if they're upset.)

They're certainly both problematic, but I find that I can often laugh about someone's racist blooper but the malicious racism just pisses me off.

I'll be glad to tell the story, but only in person and not on line.

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[whitebird.livejournal.com]

But could you give an example of what you mean? I'm a bit confused.

No is a perfectly fine answer, though.

[dpolicar]

Yeah, I'm much the same way.
I also seem to treat stubborn ignorance as an important third category.

Sorry people suck; glad they sometimes suck less.

I look forward to hearing the story one of these days.

[digitalemur.livejournal.com]

You'd look really great in an "I'M NOT LAURENCE FISHBURNE" shirt.