Is this racist?

To say that Jeremy Lin was only noticed because he is Asian? Some stupid boxer said this. I cannot remember the name of him.

What do you think?

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Asked by Imogine at 10:34 PM on Feb. 16, 2012 in Politics & Current Events

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yes, racist

Answer by jeanclaudia at 10:36 PM on Feb. 16, 2012
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I don't think it's racist, there aren't many Asian ball players

Answer by Mrs_Harsh at 10:37 PM on Feb. 16, 2012
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I don't know, it might have been racist but it just sounds stupid to me, sometimes people need to just keep their dumb thoughts to themselves...

Answer by agentwanda at 10:38 PM on Feb. 16, 2012
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It isn't a nice comment, but it wasn't a slam on his race....more of a "he's not good enough to be noticed for his ability, he's only being noticed because he is one of the very few Asians in the league"

Answer by Mom-2-3-Girlz at 10:59 PM on Feb. 16, 2012
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not that many asian ballplayers in the US at least. And I agree being different draws attention. Not racist; just is.

Answer by Dardenella at 11:04 PM on Feb. 16, 2012
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I would need to hear the whole comment to give an opinion on the statement.

Answer by QuinnMae at 11:57 PM on Feb. 16, 2012
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Who is Jeremy Lin?

Answer by Michigan-Mom74 at 12:07 AM on Feb. 17, 2012
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Ahhh ya wait, wasn't he the guy who plays good b-ball? Well, I think the same comment was made about Larry Byrd too cause he was white. IMO, I don't think it was really meant as being a racist remark, its just unusual. I mean I think NBA is primarily black right? Well look at Tiger Woods, hes a black man in a primarily white man sport, and he is damn good at what he does, well aside from getting it on with other women, and getting caught publicly at that!

Answer by Michigan-Mom74 at 12:14 AM on Feb. 17, 2012
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There arent many asian basket ball players however I dont think thats the reason why he was recognized but bc of how good he is. If your good your good no matter what the color of your skin.

Answer by HmschoolingMom at 9:31 AM on Feb. 17, 2012
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It sounds racist to me..

Answer by SuperrMommyy at 10:00 AM on Feb. 17, 2012
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