I disagree with it on a moral level, because it's unfair to single out any particular group of people based on the minute statistical probability that any single person in that group may, or may not, start trouble. 99% of people in most ethnic groups are good people, but it's the other 1% that cause problems for the rest (as the saying goes, "one bad apple spoils the whole barrel").
However, on a realistic level, I feel profiling is a necessary evil because the last thing we need is a radical militant, most likely Arabic and Muslim (unfortunately, this is most likely scenario), coming here to blow up any more buildings. It's unfair to the many Americans of Arab descent, as well as Muslim-Americans. But I'd rather have a greater sense of security that my 2-year old daughter will be able to grow up and live with less fear for the future, even if it means inconveniencing certain people, than to worry about whether her part of the world will be the target for the next 9/11.
2006-10-03 18:47:32 · 17 answers · asked by caysdaddy04 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I agree with your analysis. Racial profiling isn't very nice or polite, and it certainly isn't politically correct; but when it comes to the safety of our citizens, we must be practical and do what works best. Safety should trump politeness when it comes to terrorism.
2006-10-03 19:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mike N 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If a person has information that a certain race of people may be more likely to do something why would they ignore that information? If a certain group of people break the law more then another group then why should people outside the group pay for their mistakes by ignoring it. I say if you don't like the profile of the race your in then YOU and YOUR race should try and DO SOMETHING to change that profile. If you are not taking part in the negative profile that some in your race are thats too bad, but I think you should take that up with your race.
2006-10-03 19:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the schools over the past few weeks we need to start profiling. If they have a gun don't let them in.. If they look like they have been out of school for over 20 years don't let them in.
It has to be done to protect our selfs. Everyone does it. If I am driving through southern arkansas or maybe a little more south. I watch out what town I stop in. Some towns don't like white people. Some gas stations will not let white people use their restrooms either. So in order to keep me from getting beat up or shot or robbed I do look for a Place where there are not five black guys standing out to the side drinking beer. And then there is one other place that I try my best avoid because it is really easy to get the hell beat out of you. That is any place where you see 5 or more motor cycles lined up. Unless it is a gas station and then I still think about it first.
And I forsure don't want to get on an Airplane with a bunch of people wearing a rag on their heads. If it is a rag head that is blowing up so many airplanes they they all need to be stopped and ran through the question mill every time they board and even have a set setting area so they can be watched.
Yes profileing is needed and is being done just our government needs to start doing it.
2006-10-03 18:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by Don K 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
My Native American and Irish ancestors were "racially" profiled in the colonies and then the "Americas", long before anyone in the United States began profiling the "blacks" , "Negroes". "Jews", "Arabs", "Muslims", "Germans", "Nazis", "Bosnians", "Hispanics", or any other ethnic group you want to chronicle.
I have two daughters, three granddaughters, and two great grandsons who are of diverse ethnicity, trying to live as best they can. I have no desire to "single" out any particular group of people based on their individual beliefs; not to my children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren ( who are only three and one).
I do take umbrage with those who are threatening my family, and I am willing to take action to protect them. My one and three-year old great grandchildren have no concept of fear, war, or annihilation. I don't want them to. My responsibility to the generations that will follow me is to protect us now, so that future generations might be protected, My motivation has nothing to do with morality: only survival and the continuance of life as I have known it.
Every country in the world has used the term "racial profiling" to advance their "cause". Every politician has jumped on the bandwagon of "racial profiling" when seeking political power. The "ordinary" person will not stand up to be counted because they believe they can't make a difference. Unfortunately, they are correct. The U.S., like the Roman Empire, is spiraling to our destruction.
2006-10-03 19:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
a million. it really is authentic maximum unlawful immigrants in united statesa. are Mexican/South American, yet many legal voters in united statesa. are Hispanic besides, and no man or woman could could teach they are voters on call for from police. we are no longer living in a totalitarian dictatorship. 2. certain it really is, so what? i'm no longer a tremendous fan of it both, in spite of the indisputable fact that it really is truly no longer some thing like the AZ Immigration regulation. 3. no longer confident what generality you're speaking about, yet I truly do not accuse human beings of being racist only in accordance to their crew club, till that crew is an avowed racist crew. 4. certain i'd, there are racists of each colour. So genuinely the only appropriate factor you made is in a million. and some thing became irrelevant.
2016-11-26 01:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with racial profiling anywhere. I think it's wrong and it amazes me how so many Americans seem to be okay with this. America's suppose to be better than this. I think it's delusional to think you're more safe knowing people are being unfairly judged do to their race. Last time I watched American news it wasn't Muslims or Arabics shooting little girls or killing fellow students at their schools. I think you guys are so obsessed with "terrorists" you're forgetting your own "fellow citizens" are pretty dangerous as well.
2006-10-03 19:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by fifa575 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
your right. i see your point. we need to worry about are children's future. i don't want my children facing another day like that. and it's possible it will happen again. they may start hitting the schools. the tarriest are mad at are gov. and there trying to cripple the states financially. they thought by bringing the twin towers down they was doing just that, crippling us. and it did not work. we as a nation stood up. and took it. and rebuilt. were strong.
2006-10-03 19:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The truth is, you can't go around judging people for the way they look....its unAmerican....I will take my chance, and go for NOT giving up freedoms for safety....I think everyone has a right to live here legally, without being a target or harrassed....Besides, the chances of you being blown up by a terrorist are pretty remote....
2006-10-03 18:54:57 · answer #8 · answered by D 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree it's not fair, however like the muslims better safe than sorry.
2006-10-03 23:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by robug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree that 99 percent of people from any ethnic group are good.. sorry, this world is full of rotten apples.
2006-10-03 18:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋