king-erbus: For Jun: What do you have to say about the racism faced by South Asians (Indians, Pakistani, etc.) at the hands of East Asians (Japanese, Korean, etc.)?

It’s bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, colorism, etc.

It’s not racism.

That’s not what racism is.

It’s still disgusting and wrong. But what is with this “gotcha” question???

- Jun

I hope you don’t mind this late input but I’m with Jun on this one. How can we be racist against those who are our race? Do not take this as a dismissal of what East Asians have done to others or are currently doing to others. As a person of Japanese descent, I am absolutely horrified at what the Japanese Imperial Army has done to many people in the pacific. Absolutely horrified. And I can see why some people wouldn’t ever feel comfortable around me. For those whom aren’t viewed as Asians, such as Pacific Islanders, for me, that is racism.

- Rie