I am member of a minority myself. We are all members of minorities to an extent. I've tried to stay out of this thread since making my earlier comments. But, I feel I should say something as my own comments may have helped knock this thread off course. A legitimate query about whether or not gangsters are racist has drifted into explaining away racism as something passed on from generation to generation.

I am uncomfortable with some of this. I oppose racism,no matter who is being racist against who. Saying that ethnic minorities are racist against whites or that whites are racist against minorities are unhelpful sweeping statements.

Quite apart from the fact that this thread sits uncomfortably in the Organised Crime section, I think it may be offputting for new members unfamiliar with the usual 'reasonable' ethos of the board. Perhaps, this thread should be closed.