New Star Wars Movie is Racist

We think in words. We talk in words. We make decisions based on words. The best way to control a population and those in society actions is to control their thoughts. The best way to control their thoughts is through words. My opponent and people in the comment section claims this is a debate about semantics. Perhaps they are right. However this discussion and debate is much larger than if the new Star Wars is racist. This debate is a parable for the nation. Knowing what you are discussing is very, very important and unfortunately too many people do not know what they are talking about. In the end, I don"t care if you vote for me, or my opponent. As long as I have succeeded in sharing some knowledge about the bigger picture of "RACISM", the victory of this debate has no relevance, it"s a "bigger picture" area. My opponent"s original claim was that the new star wars movie was racist. So what is racism? In short it"s a belief that inherent differences among groups involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others. http://dictionary.reference.com... When one makes a racist claim and the standard is set below what racism is, and that is affirmed, then future claims are easier to prove based on past experiences. Down this slippery slope, you start to get into redistribution of "poor" students to "rich" schools, or neighborhoods that must have "low income housing". Do not fall into the trap of arguing their point for them. Argue against their position not for it. Usually ending with some claim of "fairness". Choice of who is the actor in the movie should be based on who will play the part best, just as the choice of who gets into a college should be based on achievements and not quotas. Arguing quotas makes their position correct, only the wrongness is on the ratio not the system. If you start down that path, where does it end? The truth is the producers are interested in making money and having the best actors in each role makes that possible, not quotas or some other system of fairness. The only thing fair is to let the free market dictate with its pocket what movies succeed, not a predetermined staff race allocation. To pick a person based on race IS racism only if you think they couldn't do the job without assistance or that group is a superior actor. Specific to this debate topic of racism in Star Wars My opponent has discussed many racial undertones in and around the movie. I agree with many of his assertions both personal experiences and in the movie. I also agree with many of his feelings in the first round. But that agreement is not of racism. No one is making the assertion that there fewer whites in the movie because they are inferior " either in the time of Star Wars or in real life. However, a valid claim of racism here would be blacks are superior actors as they will bring in more global money than whites will - an angle I am sure my opponent does not want to take. My opponent discusses the Fall of Han from his hero status and his weakened look. 30 years will do that. Regan single handedly destroyed the Soviet union and ended the cold war without a shot being fired. Whom died of alzheimes. Sometimes real life is pathetic. Art imitates life... My opponent points to Poe being an after though, who was not intended to be in the movie, however his appearance is ONLY because he is white. Racial yes, racism probably not. Discrimination, yes. My opponent shows how Princess leia, is no longer called a princess due to the feminists. This is PC culture and sexism is not at all racism. My opponent brings up the female storm trooper. She seems to be there just because she is female. Afirmitative action at work meeting quotes " part of the original argument" 52% off the world is female. You would think after reading my opponents statements this is something he would support. Sexism is not racism" The question: Is is sexism that she has her job only because she is a woman or is it sexism to imply she is not good enough to get the job on her own therefore we need quotas? That luke is a drug addict is probably the realist part of the series. Many military vets turn to drugs after being exposed to war. Luke not only killed hundreds of people, but his own father " in self defense. The narrative of Luke"s life actually makes sense. That has to mess one up! My opponent states minorities should have minor roles, however the nonwhite world makes up 80% of the world. For a world wide film distribution, the cast allocation seems appropriate to my opponents search for fairness. Which brings us to fairness. You cannot use such meaningless words. Another left liberal word. Fair. Pay your fair share etc" It"s not fair that you live in that house and go to that school. Fair. Say what you mean. Fairness ALWAYS comes at another"s expense. There is no game of just winners. Say what you mean. Don't use the word fair and assume I know what you mean or I agree with your assumed use of "fair". I think letting the producers make the film as they want without artificial quotas is quite fair.