Upon revisiting this thread, an impression that came to mind was an initial statement made concerning the words "whore" and "slut". The poster said that they were bad but not on the level of "nigger" . Actually, I have a problem when you prioritize the seriousness of slurs, whether they be racial slurs or gender slurs. I have had men use those terms when there was not basis to use them, because they had not seen me to be a whore or a slut.
As for the original question, I am sure there are racists here, of all races, and I am sure many racists have had sexual relations with another race in spite of it. It depends on how deep a relationship advances that would determine if a person's views change because of it.
And just one more thought for what its worth: the term racist is way overused...you can be prejudiced without being racist. A person's racial views are influenced by environment, upbringing, life experiences, etc. You can be prejudiced but if you control those prejudices instead of letting them control you and your behavior toward others, then I would definitely say you are not racist.
Just a few random thoughts on a rainy Wednesday.
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