Riots over Air Jordans (cost, economic, million, community)

[ElizaTeal]

Originally Posted by HurricaneDC

there's a lot more value added onto something like an iPad (largely through R&D) than on Air Jordans I reckon.

I agree. When I purchased my iPad, none of the shoppers behaved like savages, I didn't have to worry about taking a bullet, or being pepper sprayed.

[Jaymie]

Originally Posted by tropolis

sounds like the vast majority of Americans

I know many Americans who love Christ , most I know do . You should meet new people .

[jefffla01]

No more pressing problem for Americans to face these days -----basketball shoes-----who is going to jump on this---dems or repubs????

[EdwardA]

Originally Posted by tropolis

sounds like the vast majority of americans

While Americans could be described as materialistic I think Black American culture takes it to a whole different level.

What's interesting is that we are being told so many Blacks are poor and unemployed but are fighting over $200 sneakers.

[evilnewbie]

These people have no class... acting like that... Jordan is the best basketball player there ever was... when he was on the court, he had style and skill... nowadays, its hard to see if anyone has any style with their skill...

[TigerLily24]

Originally Posted by zonababe

I agree. When I purchased my iPad, none of the shoppers behaved like savages, I didn't have to worry about taking a bullet, or being pepper sprayed.

Perhaps not, but, somehow, some large number of people believed this thing was worth sleeping out on the street and/or lining up for hours to purchase.

What is up with that?

[EdwardA]

Originally Posted by TigerLily24

Perhaps not, but, somehow, some large number of people believed this thing was worth sleeping out on the street and/or lining up for hours to purchase.

What is up with that?

There is nothing wrong with desiring something but why can't they do it peaceably?

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[desertdetroiter]

Originally Posted by EdwardA

While Americans could be described as materialistic I think Black American culture takes it to a whole different level.

What's interesting is that we are being told so many Blacks are poor and unemployed but are fighting over $200 sneakers.

Then they obviously aren't the poor ones...if they've got 200 for some kicks. That's the best i can come up with.

[desertdetroiter]

Originally Posted by EdwardA

I recall one time Jordan was asked about how he felt about folks killing each other over his shoes, he said it wasn't his problem.

In reality, it's not. He's selling the shoes regardless. Don't think there is a "riot prevention" department at Jordan Brand.

[buzzards27]

it is not about rave, bit you are trying to make it about race. It is about stupid people, and stupidity is color blind.
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Originally Posted by EdwardA

The overwhelming majority of people that I am seeing in the reports across the country are Black. How is this not about race?

Race for New Air Jordan Sneakers Turns Ugly at a Metro Atlanta Mall (http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Race-for-New-Air-Jordan-Tennis-Shoes-Turns-Ugly-20111223-am-sd - broken link)