Round-up

1. A White council worker who was sent "racist" jokes by text message is trying to sue for racial harassment - even though the jokes were not directed at her or anyone in particular.

Firstly, there is nothing wrong with race-related jokes. If we forget the over-exposure by the media, someone's race is EQUALLY valid to be made fun of as anything else about them. I doubt the people who send the texts really mean the things they say. They're just not stuck in PC Land and fancy a laugh at someone else's expense; and if that includes race then so be it - perfectly normal.

Secondly, how can you possibly hope to win a claim for harassment when no one is being harassed? Ludicrous and I'm sure this won't succeed.

2. The UN says India is a racist country because of it's caste system (the nearly-whites hold the most power and treat darker-skinned Indians like dirt).

At last, REAL racism is finally being addressed somewhere.

3. There seems to be some racism going on here as a Police Chief stands to lose his job because he hired a black assistant chief.

It does appear racist but but perhaps the council have other motives.

4. Online student groups at Ryerson University are raising concerns of racism because they are devoted to white students. Examples are the groups "I'm a White Minority @ a Toronto University" and "Equal Rights for Whites".

Now, there COULD be some white nationalism going on here. But I think it's far more likely that white people at this university simply don't think they are being treated fairly as a minority race. Of course, if they were any other race these groups would be hailed as a triumph for diversity and equality but if you happen to be white and do the same thing you should expect to get burned.