EPTIn other words, we turn on the TV, and 95% of the black males getting into trouble with the law are all dressed identical to each other. We see a random guy dressed the same way in a dark ally, what else are we to think?
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Terakin
Jamaica22 Posts
In other words, we turn on the TV, and 95% of the black males getting into trouble with the law are all dressed identical to each other. We see a random guy dressed the same way in a dark ally, what else are we to think? | ||
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Navi
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On June 05 2010 16:07 ArvickHero wrote: I'm going to suppose that these black men were dressed in a ghetto fashion also? Your reaction is understandable if they were, I would have a certain aversion and suspicion if they were dressed in such a manner. Which brings me to think, why do people even dress like that :l social norms. just let it go, at best you prevented theft / assault, and at worst you put a damper on two young guys' companionly stroll at night. | ||
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kzn
United States1218 Posts
It was the right decision to make. Thats all that ever matters. | ||
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RandomAbuse
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On June 05 2010 15:38 Mortician wrote: It's not racism, I (and probably you) would have turned away even if they were white. The thought of walking in the middle of the night in such a neightbourhood is scary, and (i think) you would have turned away if you saw two white people or asian or w/e. It is just scary, nothing to do with skin color EDIT: Damn it, 2 people said it just before i did This, I think is a pretty normal reaction. It is like how we sense a probable danger and just reacted to prevent something bad from happening. I don't think it is racist at all. | ||
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NotJumperer
United States1371 Posts
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Squallcloud
France466 Posts
If it was two black guys in a smoking well it's racist no doubt. :D | ||
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Ramsing
Canada233 Posts
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New Zealand6138 Posts
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fearus
China2164 Posts
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petered
United States1817 Posts
In that situation, safety comes first. If you are in a not nice neighborhood it is good to be cautious. However, it would be worthwhile to think about how can engage more regularly of people of different ethnic background, because really the biggest thing is just exposure. The more people of other backgrounds you know, the more comfortable to you become. | ||
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hp.Shell
United States2527 Posts
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hp.Shell
United States2527 Posts
On June 05 2010 15:58 phosphorylation wrote: people, dont try to evade the issue if i had to choose between two ghetto looking white guys and two ghetto looking black guys, i would still go with the former for my safety's sake this is racism, by definition, yes but racism, as i said before, is not as bad as PC people make it out to be it's a survival instinct not giving an individual a chance based on his race, however, is a different story Call me racist, but I'd rather the two ghetto looking guys be black. I'm white, fyi. The reason for this is because I think "ghetto looking white guys" feel like they have more to prove and they're generally more hostile as a result. | ||
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TelecoM
United States10720 Posts
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phosphorylation
United States2935 Posts
On June 05 2010 17:08 hp.Shell wrote: Call me racist, but I'd rather the two ghetto looking guys be black. I'm white, fyi. The reason for this is because I think "ghetto looking white guys" feel like they have more to prove and they're generally more hostile as a result. that's fine we are both being racists and we have our reasons to | ||
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eLiE
Canada1039 Posts
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stroggos
New Zealand1543 Posts
With this thought process we can use the process of elimination to find out why you made that decision. my guess to your reasons are this: [x] 12:30 at night [x] ghetto neighborhood [ ] their skin colour anywaym, if it is racist then that's a good thing, because you clearly made a smart decision. | ||
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DorF
Sweden961 Posts
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Wargizmo
Australia1237 Posts
Let me ask you this. If the two black guys were dressed in business suits and ties and were skinny would you have done the same? What if it were two (white) bikers built like tanks and covered in tatoos. You might think that your actions were based on race, but often it's the size of the person and how they're dressed that triggers the survival instinct. I wouldn't feel so bad about it. | ||
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Elegy
United States1629 Posts
Bad neighborhood, late at night, and 2 ghetto guys...I'd get the hell out of there, whether they were white, black, mexican, etc. The way they're dressed and their demeanor matters, not their skin color ^^ | ||
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CursOr
United States6335 Posts
And... love the post about "As a man, it's often better to choose the "fight" option..." Ya, you do that bro, start mad doggin 2 guys by yourself at night in the ghetto. Fantastic strat. | ||
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