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You are invited to the home of a casual acquaintance, once there, you notice offensive racial paraphernalia and literature, what do you do?

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kty2777
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Marked as Best! November 14, 2009 10:43 AM
Well, you stick it out that visit, as short as possible and then quietly extricate yourself from your casual acquaintanceship.

It's not like you can bring up a topic of inflammatory racial literature at their home, could be a bit difficult to say the least!

"Gee friend, I see this offensive material here and I can't help wondering, do you read it for educational purposes or are you doing research for a newspaper article?"

yeah, OK :)

short visit, then leave!
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drivel
drivel
November 14, 2009 04:40 AM
It is their home to do whatever they like with.

If you do not like what you see you should leave. It would depend upon your relationship with this person on whether or not you should provide an explanation.
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freshone
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November 14, 2009 05:06 AM
Nothing. If you are offended, leave when appropriate and never come back. There's nothing else you can do that will result in a positive outcome.
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November 14, 2009 12:07 PM
I would ask them why they have all this material. "What is all this hateful material, is this indicative of your beliefs, because I've got to tell you, I find it very offensive". There is always the (slim) possibility that there is a legitimate reason for the material. Perhaps there IS a lawyer, researcher, or compliance officer living in the home who is required to familiarize themselves with this type of material. I would imagine that employees for the Southern Poverty Law Center, who track hate groups in the United States might have some very offensive material in their possession, although it seems odd that it would be displayed for company. In any case, I believe that in most cases it is best to give them a chance to explain. If it turns out that they do hold to disgusting racial beliefs, I would immediately and quietly excuse myself with the explanation that I am suddenly feeling sick to my stomach, which would no doubt be true.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Tf127aDeg
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randync
randync
November 15, 2009 01:23 PM
I explain to them that they are way off base in their thinking but I respect their right to do what they want in their home. And I tell them to respect my right to leave and not come back, nor speak to them again.
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samid
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November 15, 2009 02:26 PM
I would speak up calmly and professionally that I disagree with their obvious belief system and would proceed to tell them I do not feel comfortable being around them. I would say we probably shouldn't be friends and leave, making sure to be respectful of their belief system, but making sure I make it clear I disagree.

If you don't stand up for what is right, who will? Compromise your beliefs and you compromise your integrity and, in reality, that's all a person really has.
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