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Old 01-20-2010, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Krimson X View Post
Sure, there are black organizations. I am a member of a historically black fraternity, but there are white, asian, middle-eastern and european members of the fraternity.

That is one example of one chapter of a fraternity. What about the numerous other African American specific organizations? Not saying other races aren't sprinkled in, but overall, eh...

No one said the league was racist... bigoted... but not racist. The league commissioner himself said he does not hate people of color. There is a difference. I try to chose my words carefully.

racist/bigoted = tomato/tomahto

Its not about having a basketball league that is all white. They are free to do that. However, when the purpose of the league is to exclude non-whites and non-American born citizens that is where the problem lies.

I agree it is strange to exclude non-American born citizens, but at the end of the day, if their objective it to work on advancing white american men in the game of basketball (in their opinion) then I guess they have to state who they are focused on working with, right? They have to start somewhere. Maybe as time passes you would see a few minorities/non-U.S. born citizens sprinkled in? Who knows?

Having a white basketball league is not advancing themselves in the sport. Being excellent at the game does.
I happen to agree with this, but if that is the case, then why are there so many African American associations out there saying that is precisely what their mission statement is? Like I said, search a topic/career whatever on google, then type African American in front of it and you will more than likely see an association for it. No kidding.
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