im not racist but a few Qs

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I can't for the life of me figure out why you would assume in the 1st place that only white people keep fish. Where on earth did you get that idea?
That's like having blue eyes & asking if only blue-eyed people keep fish.
If you have a mole on your face do only people with moles on their face keep fish?
See what I mean?
 
SubRosa said:
You should include socio-economic status in your criteria. I will say that people,(mostly men actually,lucky since they're the only sex it's ok to generalize about) who possess a certain character trait and a certain level of economic success tend to buy Lamborghinis, Ferraris, etc. not for the way that the car makes them feel but for the way that they think it makes others feel. People who possess this trait but have insufficient means to buy the car usually end up keeping big fish that they can feed live feeders to. Piranhas, Red Devils, Oscars, etc. I in no way intend to demean these fish or the people who keep them, but I put more credence in my own observations and my analysis thereof than any other source of information.
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i'd say guys with tiny peckers (beaks [don't all guys own ducks?]) are more likely to fall into these stereotypes.

all my fish can be considered feeders. my dog is a 10lb cocker spaniel. i have hermit crabs... not exactly eating at the top of the food chain. i do have a large boa. i find many women like a nice size boa in the winter to keep them warm. all my ducks are in a row though (and their beaks are fine, thank you).
 
You have been a member since 2005. This thread has been supported from people all across the globe. I found your question to come across in a very insensitive manner. I believe you might have meant to say Caucasian. I don’t believe you sound racist but it does sound like you’re asking for an answer to a stereotyping assumption. There are many people from many backgrounds and race that keep fish.
 
Now that everyone has had a chance to show off how morally superior they are to a kid who has no doubt led a life sheltered from what most of us have experienced, and the kid has his answer maybe it's time to let this go. Unless anyone else out there is feeling inadequate of course.
 
I really think everyone should take a deep breath. I truly don't think the OP meant for this to become such a negative thread.

Please try and keep comments on topic and of a helpful nature.
 
Yeah, the guys from Wisconsin. Give him a break. The state is 90% white (I'm not exagerrating)...er caucasian (I've never referred to myself as caucasian). He was curious, he got his answer.
 
dumb question sorry
 
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