what are your thoughts on someone apologizing for a criminal just because they are the same race as the criminal. I realize this may get a little politically incorrect but I feel a man or woman who commits a crime no matter what race is not a reflection on others of the same race. I was reading today how many Koreans and Korean Americans are taking responsiblility or apologizing for what Seung-Hui Cho did. I beleive he was his own person and no matter what his race would have done it sooner or later. I am sorry for the loss he took but blaming a race for one man or even a small group of people is wrong. I will accept their apology but feel it truly was not needed as a burden for others but him to bear.
2007-04-18 13:50:43 · 12 answers · asked by Bear_Polaroid 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I realize Korea is a nation not a race but I still don't think any Asian needs to apologize for them if they were Mongolian, Chinese or any other country.
2007-04-18 14:58:44 · update #1
I also feel that this was not racially motivated and that the Koreans need not bear the burdon but I also understand their sense of responsiblity has alot to do with their culture. It is a concern for them how they are viewed and portrayed to the world. Maybe we should all take a little more responsibility for the communities we live in.
It's not just a cultural thing though, we all tend to do this in a way. If someone from your hometown does something big and great, the town is proud, boasting that the person is from there. If they commit a crime, the town may feel shame. The dixie chicks are a bad example of this but an example just the same of saying they were ashamed Bush was from Texas. Like Texans are resposible for every person who comes through there.
Sick individuals come from every class and every race. The Koreans are just saddened this was one of their race. The apologies may be unnecessary on racial lines but it's nice to see that people feel responsibility for others be it racially, culturally, or just geographically and community wide. It's easy to feel responsibility for nothing in large communities where it's easy to remain anonymous.
2007-04-18 14:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by JeninLa 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Cho wasn't strong enough to deal with all the trauma he had suffered in his life; we don't know what kind of childhood he had, he was probably in a lot of pain. But there are many South Koreans who are kind, wonderful people, and they should not apologize for what one person did.
2007-04-18 13:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by poeticjustice 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although I understand exactly what you are saying, I think the apologies are not only heartfelt statements of concern for those directly affected, but are also efforts to clarify that Korean-Americans (overall) feel no malice toward the rest of America. It is a partial effort to prevent potential racial backlash.
2007-04-18 13:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by americansneedtowakeup 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Agreed. As a white man I dont believe I need to apologize for slavery. I think it was a terrible thing and I am completely opposed to it, but just because someone the same race as me did terrible things shouldnt mean I have to apologize for his wrongs.
2007-04-18 13:54:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. But - there is such a history of racism in this country, that I understand their need to apologize. The first thing I thought when I heard he was Asian was - Oh God. I hope no Asians get hurt after this. There are so many racist people in this country, that I won't be surprised if one of them decides to take out his anger on someone who looks like Cho.
2007-04-18 13:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by brand_new_monkey 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Worse than blaming his dirtbag friends, he tried to shift the blame to the entire African-American community together with his, "that's area of the Black way of life" Speech. by using all of it, he has shown no actually remorseful approximately and nonetheless would not look to think of that he did something incorrect--kinda like a Republican. besides, everyone who helps Michael Vick won't be in a position to have self belief that the lifeless dogs forgive him--through fact they have not got self belief that dogs have souls.
2016-10-03 05:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apologies not necessary. The person responsible is dead. Not even his family should have to bear such a burden.
2007-04-18 13:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by babydoll 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So true! It just goes to show what kind, caring people they are. It's the modern US gun culture at fault, not the Koreans.
2007-04-18 13:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by J9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, i totally agree. Why belittle yourself?
2007-04-18 13:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by lover of life 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i couldnt agree more! one korean killed those kids not Korea itself....
2007-04-18 13:58:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋