Clonge
Blacks and Whites in the U.S. seem to be the best they've ever been?. Sure, there will always be morons filled with hate who commit racially motivated crimes and harassment and discriminate. It's great that people from all races and backgrounds have been galvanized by the killing of Trayvon in Florida, something that would have never happened not that long ago. If you think they're better, why do you think that is?
7 Answers
doolittle
Shootah
I wonder what criteria is used to establish that it was in fact a hate crime? The shooting victim could just as well been white! I don't say that in siding with either side, as no one but the victim and the perpetrator will ever know the truth of the matter. The rest of us, can only surmise what might have actually occured.
The question that comes to mind with me, is what was Zimmerman doing using a gun against someone who was unharmed? To my knowledge, the kid didn't brandish a weapon against him.
A good tazer and mace would have been a more appropriate level of response, if in fact Zimmerman was being accosted. But, who chooses to accost someone while they have a bag of skittles in their hand? Another big question is, what exactly really happened leading up to this confrontation?
People don't carry guns under their jackets, without it unquestionably being in the back of their mind that they are going to use it, if they feel the need to use it. He consciously chose a lethal level of response, before a situation ever existed.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 9 | |
daren1
Perhaps it just the media , with all kinds of caos going on right now perhaps racism has taken a back seat to what it used to be , i prefer to believe your right and perhaps you are, One other possibility is we now have a black president which would indeed deter racism as it should be..
| 12 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Bob/PKB
IF relations are better on the whole, there could be several reasons. Some of these may sound stupid.
1. Many black actors and entertainers have earned respect in their industries for their talent and hard work.
2. There is no doubt that there are many black athletes far superior to their nearest competition.
3. Integration in schools, offices, restaurants, stores, etc. etc. have put people in daily contact with "other races".
Those reasons are why "white" people are getting along better with black people.
4. In some areas, the white and black population are near equal in minority. Banding together gives them a little louder voice and forces mutual respect and acceptance.
5. Today people are so self-centered, they often don't think about anybody else at all. You could be green with purple stripes and orange polka dots. People would notice your shoes, clothes, home, and car..are they better than mine.
6. In confinement, however you will find very distinct segregation among the inmate population and blatant race discrimination and favoritism exercised by prison guards and officials.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
ed shank
WHAT. There is more hostility amongst the races today than I can remember in the past. Wait till the federal prosecutor decides to NOT press charges against Zimmerman. The blacks will again burn down their town. Al Sharpton will burn in hell for his contribution to racism in America. Sooner than later I hope.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
lambshank
I am unable to comment on this issue as I am not familiar with it, but racism is alive and thriving here, the government has ensured it will continue and the law is very different here depending on your heritage, it seems being "white" is a distinct disadvantage. We have no right to speak our mind, yet continue to be financially penalized and discriminated against in the workplace, sought after jobs for example are only available to often unqualified indigenous people, I'll stop here, as I could go on, and on, and then some
| 12 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
tabber
Clonge that is absolutely a true statement. Relationships between blacks and whites are definitely better in the US of A than they have ever been. There is much evidence for this. One black and whites date and marry. There are many children with black and white parents. More people have friends that are black or white, depending. More people have the other race come to their homes and are best friends with the other race. In my family alone several people are married to have a boy friend/girl friend that is of another race. Our forefathers would be shocked to see the two races get along so well. And a lot of people living today are shocked and mad about these going ons.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
