To Lynn,
THANK YOU! Loved the article. I had read something similar a while ago, but couldnt think of where I read it. Basically the article states the same as what you and I were saying. That evolution doesnt occur in just one particular population, but to all populations depending on selective pressures in that area.

To Twinkie:
Homo neanderthalensis and Homo erectus were completely different species!! We are ALL the same species (Homo sapiens).. so saying that one human is more evolved than another is a bit of a stretch ( evolutions doesnt just happen in a day.. )

Read this article, its very interesting to what Twinkie is talking about.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/26/science/26human.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2&oref=slogin

To be honest and offtopic to the thread’s original post, history is subjective ultimately. However, we have a choice to unite and work towards a more meaningful existence.

And I am sorry, I don’t buy the genetic, evolutionary superiority of East Asians nor that of any other group of people. Every group of people has intelligent, moderate intelligent, and below intelligent individuals. There are too many variables to bank everything on genetics let alone evolution.

And besides that ,using evolution and genetics to make a case (even though you say that you were misunderstood (which honestly sounds like total bs) is tantamount to the beginning rumblings of making another argument for Eugenics. I swear I hope nobody gets that in their head to start that mess again.

Race is a misnomer and an insecurity of human beings. Always wanting to be different and set apart. We are all freaking human beings. We need to get on with being a united group. We can retain our cultures and beliefs but we don’t have to sacrifice what we are as human beings for some superior mumbo jumbo.

Saying that east asians are more evolved than europeans is not a twist to suit one’s opinion. It’s not an opinion. It’s fact. east asians were the last to evolve hence making them the most evolved. Just like Homo neanderthal evolved later than homo erectus.

You’re misunderstood my post b/c you thought I wrote that east asians are superior. Although that may be implied

In a nutshell, all I say is that we treat everyone regardless of their race with equal respect, fairness, and humility b/c we are more alike than we are different (science proved it for you)

It’s ironic that european Americans love to twist the facts like:

1. East Asians discovering America and not some slave-trading murdering Italian from Spain.
2. Chinese invented the printing press, and not Gutenberg. Actually, Koreans invented the first metal movable-type printing press which is what Gutenberg is credited for by whites.
3. Finally, East Asians are more evolved than Europeans. (this is fact: East asians have more brain power, less body hair, and are physically more unlike primitive primates).

BTW, in response to the NBC comments of “costumes” worn by the Chinese during the opening ceremony: IT’S NOT A COSTUME. IT’S CLOTHING. MR. LAUER AND COSTAS: DO YOU CONSIDERING YOUR SHIRT AND TIE A COSTUME? (stupid idiots….)

Thanks! I appreciate it. And I share your sentiments. May we live to see a world united instead of divided.

That is for sure!

Continue to speak out and know you are not alone. People of all races and backgrounds are behind you.

I sincerely apologize if my comments seemed to pigeon hole all white americans. You’re totally right, there are certainly are openminded white Americans around and I did meet some on my trip.

I think I was ranting because it triggered childhood memories of being a victim of racism and prejudice and it brought back a lot of unpleasant feelings.

May we all have the privilege of experiencing a world free of prejudice and hatred one day.

It does irk me when people jut say “narrow-minded and prejudiced White America” because I am not that way and I don’t want to be categorized and pigeonholed like an any other ethnic or racial group. Don’t do the same thing you are accusing others of doing – it’s hypocritical – this is directed at All4movies and Peachy. I am an American and I am far from being patriotic or nationalistic. I certainly don’t have any grudges or issues with Asians. I get tons of flack for my interest in other cultures because unlike many people I know, they are not interested beyond what impacts their everyday life. Most of the time I am listening to music from another country – esp South Korea. I watch foreign films and dramas. I study the history and try to teach myself other languages of other cultures. America has issues but it isn’t necessarily about race and ethnicity as you may think it is. It’s about control, fear, the haves and have nots. This is a deep subject, but I would say the capitalist way has also caused a problem. The same problems that exist in the US exist elsewhere, they just look a little different. It’s sad that there some people that can’t not transcend their ignorance.

Embrace your fellow man. Love changes and if you are strong in your convictions, you can change the world by being you. Martin Luther King did it. Live by your actions. Live by your words. Be careful not to do the same things you accuse others of doing. I love you all. Love is free and its easy to share. May I gain wisdom and be able to give the benefit of my wisdom to others! – I live by these words.

And I say, do speak up!