Why is it that when a minority, such as a black public figure, can say something a little racist to the media or public audience and nothing becomes of it? Could anyone imagine if a white person said something a little controversial...the whole black or minority people would make all kinds of lawsuits out of it and take it way out of context. For example, the mayor of New Orleans, a black man, said a little bit after Hurricane Katrina that he would make New Orleans the "Chocolate City." Now, imagine if a white mayor of a large city said he was going to make it a "White City." Just think of how the minoritys would react to this. Does anyone else see this, if not, what the hell are you people thinking? I would even like to take answers from minoritys to tell me why sometimes it seems like it's socially acceptable to make certain comments towards the white race, but not to a minority.
2006-07-07
13:56:25
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Nick M
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Sociology