On the topic of how Santa Cruz is not diverse, rather segregated, etc. H mentions that he thinks it's really "gotten to [his cousin's] head", because he was walking his dog one time, ran into an Asian couple, and had some beef with them. (wait, what was the story again? I'm sorry, your cousin just doesn't like Asians?)
H: I think it had to do with his dog or something.
J: Well, some Asians have a thing about dogs...like they're scared of them.
H: That's because they eat them!
I jump in here to protest: Actually, that's not entirely true. There is a small percentage of Asians who have eaten dog meat, but not everyone does. It's a broad generalization.
H defends himself saying that if we took a look at the population of people who eat dog, it would be concentrated in Asia.
I can't continue this argument, especially when it sounds like H thinks he is right. Because obviously, just because there might be more people in Asia who eat dog than anywhere else, then you can say that Asians eat dog meat. Even if it's really a small percentage. (sarcasm)
Can I swear here? Ok. Bullshit. Why don't they ask the Asian-American at the table about her opinion? Why won't you listen.
On its own this is a minor topic. But because of who it is, where I am in life, and the recognition of my very real minority status...it all keeps piling on. And small topics like dog meat, sushi, and slanted eyes are indications, you know.
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