Alyra
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Post by Alyra on Jul 5, 2011 20:52:17 GMT -5
And what exactly are we supposed to do about it? Call out racism when we see it? And what if it never happens in a place where I'm in a position to do something about it? If I see some people getting beaten up, I'd definitely call the police. If I hear someone use a racial slur, I'll say something. But that stuff doesn't happen in my community. Are you suggesting people move to more diverse communities just so they can stick up for minority groups?
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Post by Miles, The Slightly Off on Jul 5, 2011 20:56:35 GMT -5
*hugs Alyra*
Don't worry, dear friend. Don't trouble yourself with such negative rantings.
This argument was designed for that very purpose, and contributing merely makes it worse. There is no point to continuing the pointless GRRR-ness of it, so, therefore, wuvins.
*hugs everyone again*
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Post by lighthorseman on Jul 5, 2011 21:07:56 GMT -5
And what exactly are we supposed to do about it? Call out racism when we see it? And what if it never happens in a place where I'm in a position to do something about it? If I see some people getting beaten up, I'd definitely call the police. If I hear someone use a racial slur, I'll say something. But that stuff doesn't happen in my community. Are you suggesting people move to more diverse communities just so they can stick up for minority groups? First of all, you seem awfully quick to claim it doesn't happen in your community. Are you sure? No, you don't have to move, but you can contribute time and/or money to citizen overwatch organisations that combat this sort of thing. ACLU, Prison Watch, OpenGovernment, the Innocence Project, and similar. Its the treatment these people recieved from the police that I really take issue with, btw. |
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Post by Alyra on Jul 5, 2011 22:01:25 GMT -5
Pretty sure, since I live in a almost-entirely white community. People may be racist around here, but there's no one to take it out on.
Also, I agree that what happened was just wrong. And I don't see what the fuss was about the title, or posting it on July 4. I don't much care for the holiday, and I don't much care for where I live.
I just don't understand what your point was. If it's just to make people think, well, I agree we need more of that. But I think most people on this board already are aware of the racism that goes on in America.
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Post by lighthorseman on Jul 5, 2011 22:09:19 GMT -5
Pretty sure, since I live in a almost-entirely white community. People may be racist around here, but there's no one to take it out on. Also, I agree that what happened was just wrong. And I don't see what the fuss was about the title, or posting it on July 4. I don't much care for the holiday, and I don't much care for where I live. I just don't understand what your point was. If it's just to make people think, well, I agree we need more of that. But I think most people on this board already are aware of the racism that goes on in America. Less are aware of corruption. But even those of us who are aware of such things, can do to be reminded on occasion, lest we get blase. I know I need occasional reminders. |
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Jul 5, 2011 23:07:15 GMT -5
I read the article, and...
What does it have to do with the 4th of July?
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Post by Shane for Wax on Jul 5, 2011 23:30:57 GMT -5
I read the article, and... What does it have to do with the 4th of July? Absolutely... nothing. I guess it's LHM's way of calling us out on the racism in our country and making it seem like we condone it. |
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Post by lighthorseman on Jul 5, 2011 23:36:34 GMT -5
I read the article, and... What does it have to do with the 4th of July? My point, isthat amidst all the fireworks and "woo! we're number one!" that goes with your national day, it might be worth a little introspection and consideration of areas where things could improve. |
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Post by lighthorseman on Jul 5, 2011 23:37:25 GMT -5
I read the article, and... What does it have to do with the 4th of July? Absolutely... nothing. I guess it's LHM's way of calling us out on the racism in our country and making it seem like we condone it. |
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Post by Shane for Wax on Jul 5, 2011 23:38:35 GMT -5
Absolutely... nothing. I guess it's LHM's way of calling us out on the racism in our country and making it seem like we condone it. . <--- The point you---> . No you basically confirmed my point in your previous post. Sorry it wasn't as nice as you'd like. |
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Post by lighthorseman on Jul 5, 2011 23:41:23 GMT -5
. <--- The point you---> . No you basically confirmed my point in your previous post. Sorry it wasn't as nice as you'd like. *re-reads earlier post* No... nothing about racism there... and for the nth time, while the race motivated attack in this story is despicable, it is actually the police corruption that I find particularly noteworthy. |
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Jul 5, 2011 23:50:45 GMT -5
I read the article, and... What does it have to do with the 4th of July? My point, isthat amidst all the fireworks and "woo! we're number one!" that goes with your national day, it might be worth a little introspection and consideration of areas where things could improve. So, basically, it has nothing to do with the 4th of July and you're just being sanctimonious. If I wanted moral police, I'd visit a church. |
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Post by lighthorseman on Jul 6, 2011 0:02:18 GMT -5
My point, isthat amidst all the fireworks and "woo! we're number one!" that goes with your national day, it might be worth a little introspection and consideration of areas where things could improve. So, basically, it has nothing to do with the 4th of July and you're just being sanctimonious. If I wanted moral police, I'd visit a church. If you think the 4th of July is the day to forget/ignore all of the problems extant in your country, that is most certainly your prerogative. |
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Jul 6, 2011 0:06:47 GMT -5
So, basically, it has nothing to do with the 4th of July and you're just being sanctimonious. If I wanted moral police, I'd visit a church. If you think the 4th of July is the day to forget/ignore all of the problems extant in your country, that is most certainly your prerogative. I didn't say it was. Who's putting words in people's mouths now? My point, however, is that I don't need you reminding me of this. And neither does anyone else. That is not your place. |
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Post by lighthorseman on Jul 6, 2011 0:15:04 GMT -5
If you think the 4th of July is the day to forget/ignore all of the problems extant in your country, that is most certainly your prerogative. I didn't say it was. Who's putting words in people's mouths now? My point, however, is that I don't need you reminding me of this. And neither does anyone else. That is not your place. Well pardon me! So... who's place would you suggest it was? |
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