To be sure, opinions on the traditional stereotypes regarding the groups you mentioned still occur. But you know what? I honestly believe it's at far lesser levels now than it once was. In this nation - and around the world, for that matter - there is one group of people that is targeted with very little to frankly no controversy: White Southerners. NO, we are NOT dirt-eating idiots who sleep with and marry our relatives. NO, just because we have a Southern accent does NOT mean we are stupid. But take a serious look at tv shows, movies, books, etc. and you'll see exactly what I mean. It's anticipated that making fun of us will occur, and so far, it is completely tolerated and encouraged.