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While for the most part I agree with you things certainly do seem to be changing. Remember , black people make up a very small percentage of our population, like 13%. And of that small percentage black males commit 70% of all crimes. That is a pretty sobering statistic, and claiming they are being targeted doesn't cut it. I'm sorry , but one would be stupid not to be on edge around some black people...depending on the situation.
Here is one individual that wasn't , and thought he was safe in his vehicle in a park parking lot waiting for his kid to get done playing soccer....guess not. He was attacked by black teens... 15-16 ... that young and that violent ?! Notice the head stomp, after he was already knocked out and on the ground, nice touch, huh ?
This is just one of the many reasons you see people, especially law enforcement on edge.
So using your reasoning, should I be afraid of white males because they commit most of the mass shootings in schools? I should start profiling all of them and calling the police on them because of the actions of a few?
So using your reasoning, should I be afraid of white males because they commit most of the mass shootings in schools? I should start profiling all of them and calling the police on them because of the actions of a few?
No. Remember, the gun is to blame in those cases. Be afraid of every firearm owner, and condemn them for the actions of a few. Don't you listen to David Hogg ?!
Oh , and as far as calling the police on anyone that is seen with a firearm, that is already being done.
You do bring up a good point. And yes, I do think profiling the high school "odd" kid, that is just a bit too much into violent things , guns and whatever other red flags that pop up. It would be stupid not to be aware of such a person and keep an eye on them.
My comment obviously triggered you. Did you happen to see my "depending on the situation" , of course not , you chose to ignore that.
No. Remember, the gun is to blame in those cases. Be afraid of every firearm owner, and condemn them for the actions of a few. Don't you listen to David Hogg ?!
Oh , and as far as calling the police on anyone that is seen with a firearm, that is already being done.
You do bring up a good point. And yes, I do think profiling the high school "odd" kid, that is just a bit too much into violent things , guns and whatever other red flags that pop up. It would be stupid not to be aware of such a person and keep an eye on them.
My comment obviously triggered you. Did you happen to see my "depending on the situation" , of course not , you chose to ignore that.
So not triggered by your comments.
So depending on the situation, I should be wary of white males- gotcha.
When Moore showed the resident his ID the resident then asked for a second form of ID. Sheesh.
Kind of like how the COLB wasn't good enough for President Obama, he needed to produce the long form as well. And then the long form wasn't good enough...
Hmm...what do President Obama and this firefighter have in common?
So depending on the situation, I should be wary of white males- gotcha.
That is one of the problems with our country. We have gotten so PC that we don't allow ourselves to profile in certain situations. In many cases allowing ourselves to become victims.
You mentioned that all school shootings are done by white males. Yes, I agree with that. Except in every one of those cases, those kids were on the radar but nothing could be done about it. In the Parkland one, many of the students knew who it was or were not surprised that it was him. The fact that the students and the faculty pretty much expected it to happen, means he was profiled, sadly nothing could be done about it and we see what ended up happening.
It's your choice. See everything thru rose colored glasses and become a victim or see things for what they really are. And again, you glossed over what I really said, which was not "be wary of white males" , those glasses are really working well for you.
While for the most part I agree with you things certainly do seem to be changing. Remember , black people make up a very small percentage of our population, like 13%. And of that small percentage black males commit 70% of all crimes. That is a pretty sobering statistic, and claiming they are being targeted doesn't cut it. I'm sorry , but one would be stupid not to be on edge around some black people...depending on the situation.
If a black kid robs a 7/11 he goes to prison. If a White banker robs the country he gets an invite to the White House.
It may be that the other side has won. We now live in a terrorphobic society.
I just now coined that word. Maybe it will go viral.
Great term. And I think you are right. What do we see 24/7 on the news and on social media ? Violence. This side hates that side, shooting after shooting etc. It does make people "terrorphobic". Sure there are places in Detroit I won't go, just like there are place all across our country that are not safe to be in. The truth is the majority of our country is safe, and violent free.
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