Why is 'Dixie' considered racist?

Subject: RE: Why is 'Dixie' considered racist?
From: Håvard
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 05:22 AM

I can appreciate Giok's point - I've been wondering about the secterian connotations to "Fields of Athenry" as well, especially since it is fairly contemparary. As we have numberous Glaswegian sailors visiting here in Bergen, it's frequently requested!

However, I feel that the dislike for "Dixie" sticks somewhat deeper than Celtic football supporters chanting Athenry.

Subject: RE: Why is 'Dixie' considered racist?
From: Ebbie
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 03:56 AM

Not quite that simple, in my view. If I had spent my life in servitude to people who considered me worth something only when I was strong and in good health and my family's history for three generations was of the same crap I doubt I would feel nostalgic about ol' massa.

Subject: RE: Why is 'Dixie' considered racist?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 03:50 AM

Why is The Fields of Athenry racist??

The answer is people who want to be offended, WILL be offended, and there ain't nuthin we can do about it.
Giok

Subject: Why is 'Dixie' considered racist?
From: Håvard
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 03:37 AM

... by some people? I can't find anything offensive in the lyrics, and from what I hear it was actually written by a Northerner.