text: why do people believe in color and looks instead of personality, individuality and nice traits??? i mean, a lot of people tend to look at your color and expect you to be what they see. if a person of a different color who is nice helpful and such, and then the first thing tha you see is what they are, religion or personality wise. like indian people, did you ever think that they might be christian instead of hindu?? or what about african american people, are they supposed to be into drugs and crap like that because they are black. and you judge them to be what you see on tv? i guess you are talking stereotyping and unfortunately that continues.  there is no easy answer as to why this continues.  most of us know that these are poor assumptions and too often not true.  i also think that what you see on television varies as well.  there are plenty of "black" shows and charactors on who are not portrayed as into drugs etc.  many are portrayed as intelligent doctors, lawyers etc.  there is also plenty of white trash tv if you will.  take for example my name is earl.  not all white folks are trashy like that but its on tv.  just dare to think for yourself and don't fall into assuming things about others.    megan