What makes a person a particular race?

[Admiral Yi]

If a pig is born in a stable and spends all its time among the horses, is it then a horse? 

If a pig is raised by dogs and learns how to herd sheep, should it be allowed to enter the sheep herding competiton?

[garbon]

If a pig is born in a stable and spends all its time among the horses, is it then a horse? 

Aww, you fell into the trap of thinking that race is like species.

[merithyn]

It shouldn't make or mean anything.

No, and yet it does. Maybe because of the fostering situation, maybe because of the cultural implications, maybe because of the perceptions of others when I say and do things that to them must seem "affected".

It's just all a bit... difficult when you're not perfectly white and lovely like Neil.

[garbon]

No, and yet it does. Maybe because of the fostering situation, maybe because of the cultural implications, maybe because of the perceptions of others when I say and do things that to them must seem "affected".

It's just all a bit... difficult when you're not perfectly white and lovely like Neil.

Obviously one's upbringing has an effect on one's person, but I don't really see what they has to do with struggling to find labels.  I don't struggle with my racial identity, I'm just me.

[Slargos]

If a pig is born in a stable and spends all its time among the horses, is it then a horse? 

If a pig is raised by dogs and learns how to herd sheep, should it be allowed to enter the sheep herding competiton?

A pertinent question.

I suppose if the pig has some sort of genetic advantage over dogs in sheepherding it would be unfair to let it partake, given the spirit of competition.

Given, however, that pigs generally don't herd sheep it can atleast be assumed that it is because they're no good at it, and therefore in the spirit of equal opportunities the pig should be allowed to compete.

[The Brain]

No, and yet it does. Maybe because of the fostering situation, maybe because of the cultural implications, maybe because of the perceptions of others when I say and do things that to them must seem "affected".

It's just all a bit... difficult when you're not perfectly white and lovely like Neil.

Obviously one's upbringing has an effect on one's person, but I don't really see what they has to do with struggling to find labels.  I don't struggle with my racial identity, I'm just me.

Your struggle with race turned you gay.

[Slargos]

If a pig is born in a stable and spends all its time among the horses, is it then a horse? 

Aww, you fell into the trap of thinking that race is like species.

Yeah, I'm sorry. You're totally a white guy.

[derspiess]

Yep, that's what my white mother told me as well. If they want to offer the handout, I'll be happy to take it

  My kid will not do that.

[garbon]

  My kid will not do that.

Why not take free perks?

[The Brain]

  My kid will not do that.

Why not take free perks?

Real perks can't be taken. They must be given.

[Ed Anger]

I'll take the bloody mess perk.

[derspiess]

Why not take free perks?

Dignity. 

And not wanting to validate such a flawed system that doles out jobs/benefits/educational opportunities based upon race or ethnicity or whatever.

[derspiess]

I'll take the bloody mess perk.

I never chose that one.  Is it worth it?

[Caliga]

And not wanting to validate such a flawed system that doles out jobs/benefits/educational opportunities based upon race or ethnicity or whatever.

[Ed Anger]

I'll take the bloody mess perk.

I never chose that one.  Is it worth it?

Nah.