Being proud of being white is wrong, but its not wrong to be proud of ethnicity

Being proud of white disturbs me. You are basically saying you are proud of being part of a race that has cause alot of turmoil for minorities. You are proud of racism and torture.

That is why many of us feel sick to our stomachs when someone says they are proud of being white. There is nothing to be proud of.

Now when I hear whites say how proud they are of their Irish, German, or Italian heritage, I totally get them and don't feel the least bit offended.

There is a big difference between being proud of your race and being proud of your heritage/ethnicity.

Your ethnicity correlates with your culture and nationality more.

The Irish have a culture that is different from American Culture (hell even Canada has a different culture).

One can be black or white and totally have the same culture. Home Improvement and The Cosby Show is a great example, especially when Cliff Huxtable tries to "fix" things with similar (but less painful) results as Tim Taylor.

So be proud of being Irish or Italian or whatever, but be ashamed for being white.