What larger societal inferences can we make from Michael Richard's (and others) racist comments?

Question

I think that racism is a cancer that plagues both caucasian and african american people and that there is only one way out. Caucasians need african americans to work their way out of racism; similarly, african americans need caucasians to help them work their racial issues out.

Here's my simple suggestion: That both groups get together, first, in a virtual community where the deepest and darkest issues can be brought out openly without fear. Then, once these issues are known, a huge meeting can be held where people can come face to face and talk.

It always amazes me how well the true issues behind all our racism come to the surface when people are given a chance to discuss their issues anonymously. That is why I think the issue of racism needs to start there and then proceed to face-to-face discussion where the real issues can now be discussed since they will by then be in the open.

Answer 1

People are blowing this out of proportion. There is a racist double standard in this country and it's sickening. If you ever watch uncensored black comedians they refer to white people as crackers, cracker devils, honkey, white bread and who knows what else and not a thing is ever brought up about these racist terms. But the very minute a white person uses a term like this he is crucified. We need to all follow the same standards or use no standards at all. If I was him I wouldn't have even apologized.

Answer 2

I just think the man is insane and in need of professional mental help. Explodling like that is just not normal. Yes sadly humans will be jerks till the end of time. The flood never did anything really useful.

Answer 3

Comedians can be racist sometimes.