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In reply to the discussion: Are the Tsarnaev brothers white? [View all]Beacool
(30,521 posts)15. Both sides of this issue got something.
The Right wingers because the perps are Muslim and Sirota because they are indeed white. Those on the right who do not consider Russians white are plain ignorant.
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Why are people so obsessed with this? What does skin color have to do with anything?
Nye Bevan
Apr 2013
#1
Of course they are white. They are whiter than me and whiter than most americans.
CBGLuthier
Apr 2013
#4
Assuming their ancestors haven't migrated to the Caucasion Mts, they are the whitest people
byeya
Apr 2013
#10
White as defined in your first paragraph is EXACTLY what was meant.
cherokeeprogressive
Apr 2013
#12
then be surprised. I was thinking more along the lines of Dylan/Kliebold,
magical thyme
Apr 2013
#16
These kinds of discussions definitely prove that color isn't what defines color lately. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2013
#20
True. I imagine Pam Geller is happy about this. She can continue her anti-Muslim tirades while
pampango
Apr 2013
#41
The whole purpose of the "being white" has nothing to do with skin color. It's about motivation.
hughee99
Apr 2013
#31
Of course they are. The word Caucasian comes from the Caucasus area where they are from.
Cleita
Apr 2013
#40
If "real" white people apply any descriptor when referencing the brothers
Capt. Obvious
Apr 2013
#42