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A thug looking African American fellow drove in front of me today and I had a negative reaction. I thought ill of the person, even though I didn't know them, based only on what I saw (or so I thought at first).
Initially, I suspected myself of racism. I contemplated that for a few moments and then realized that I was/am not racist. This puzzled me because I have been conditioned to believe that I must be racist , or some ist or ism, if I have a negative reaction based on a person's looks. So I asked myself a simple question; What did you observe in what you saw that resulted in a negative reaction? The answer caught me off guard; The threat of crime. My perception of the individual was that he appeared intent on criminal behavior. Because he is black? No! Because he was projecting an image and presenting himself as a criminal. How? By emulating criminals in his posture, choice of clothing, projected personality, etc. Furthermore, emulation is an action. Therefore, this individual was not being summed up based on his race or looks. Rather, it was an action of emulating a criminal and, thereby, attempting to threaten those around him of his intentions or, at least, his capabilities that ultimately conjured discomfort.
Of course this led my mind to many other questions about the legality of presenting ones self as someone or something they are not. I considered whether it should be allowable for one to emulate a criminal. After some consideration I opted to err on the side of freedom. It is better that we be able to project ourselves how we wish. However, we as individuals must be willing to accept the consequences of that which we project. I am willing to accept whatever comes along with being a clean cut business man by weekday and a construction worker by weekend. Accordingly, I will go forward recognizing that if a man wants to present himself as something threatening or dangerous, I will no longer ask myself why I feel protective over my children when he is present. I now know why and it is not evil or unfair. Actually, it is exactly what the individual was hoping for. And he should accept that he will likely be stopped by police more often than the average citizen. After all, they are an opposite and equal reaction to the emulation action.
I just like sharing ah ha moments with you....always have.
To continue on this subject, I offer the following articles: RB
You may disagree with Bill O'Rilly's rant on this race problem, if your head is stuck in the illogic of Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton or the Major News Network's cover-ups, but what he says is easily proven by commonly published statistics. Google some of the surveys, polls and statistics on the subject, if you doubt it. It is the truth that will make you free, not fantasy, excuses and lies. RB
Bill O'Rilly's Rant:
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Honest Black man's rant backs up O'Rilly's Comments:
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White guy, beat up by Latinos, asked by reporter if he is "Racist". Black guy answers:
http://www.rightwingnews.com/top-news/pwned-reporter-asks-white-man-hes-racist-gets-blasted-black-guy-nearby-video/
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If it walks, talks and acts like a duck, I say "If it ain't a duck, it's a duck wannabe....treat it like a duck"
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