Would you call this a racial profiling?

Question

My neighbors are Mexican and live 4 adults and 3 kids in a 2 bedroom apt.Should I turn them in?

It looks like racial profiling to me.But I'm sure many will see it differently.

No I'm not racist.Trying to make a point with the people who write questions like this and everyone says yeah turn them in.Like some of you said turn them in for what? Just because of their culture? To me that's wrong to say someone is illegal just because of their culture.

Thank you 96% who said leave them alone.I'm very glad to see people aren't blaming all Hispanics or Latino's for the illegal situation in this country.I hope all of you blast the next person who writes a dumb question like this too.Again...Thank you for making me believe in Americans again. God Bless

Whiz...Thank you for providing the link.I'm sure many will love to see who believes in racial profiling. :-)

Didn't know it was a contest.And in my other question I even put what if they're legal but none of you cared.So glad to see you DO know what racial profiling is so you don't make a mistake.

Answer 1

i know who you are coping and in her questions you can tell she doesnt like her mexican neighbors even though she just moved to the neighborhood and she THINKS they are illegal even though she doesnt know.

Answer 2

After reading this post and the other one, it seems to me, as an unbiased newcomer, that the purpose of the other question was to convince people NOT to report illegal aliens any way he could use, since he tried several unconvincing reasons for not reporting illegal aliens. The responses to the question were appropriate, and everybody "blasted" the poster.
This question is not even remotely similar and is definitely racial profiling, as nearly everyone identified. This question served no purpose, as anyone with a little common sense can easily identify racial profiling.

I agree, that all criminals should be reported regardless of the race of the perpetrator(s).

Answer 3

Gave up on the other question and want to try another tactic huh?? As numerous people on this post said, turning them in based on their race alone IS racial profiling, which is the example you gave, and could possibly be "filing a false report". Turning them in if you have reason to SUSPECT they committed a crime IS NOT!! You proved nothing by asking this question. The other question and responses still stand and are right. YOUR response was WRONG!!

As was said on the other post. If you SUSPECT a crime was committed, report it. NO MATTER WHAT IT IS. It has nothing to do with race. YOU are the one trying to make it about race. You said nothing in this post that made them an illegal alien or suspicion of being an illegal alien.

People are NOT that stupid to not be able to see through you.

You are an illegal alien sympathizer. I see your questions and answers are now private. No matter.

BTW, here's the link to the other question in which heartlessdorothy's attempt to "protect illegal aliens" from being reported backfired....

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtW8Xmowi07JcEOd5NfJDzfa7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20070919055239AAwl4Es

EDIT: I provided the link so people can see your true purposes here. All people need to do is read the post and see your real intentions like glass. Numerous people blasted you. This "question" provides an example of racial profiling and, as such, proves nothing, and is no comparison to the other question. You lose, again.

Answer 4

As long as they aren't making alot of noise and mind their own business I would leave them alone.It would be up to the management to do something about overcrowding. I do know that if there are too many people in an apt. it tends to make the whole place look more run down.Just too many people using the pool and too many cars everywhere. I see it happening everywhere but then again, the rents are so high nowdays, the only way to save money is to have roomates.
It is not an easy question to answer.

Answer 5

I think this has nothing to do with racial profiling, this has to do with the law and what the law states about how many people can inhabit a dwelling. There could be other issues here too with an example of a fire hazard. I would turn this is especially if it was more than just how many people were living there.

Answer 6

Depends... If they are good people in a hard time then " no" , if they are slobs and are causing health concerns , as well as providing a breeding ground for roaches then " Yes".

A lot of people will say no you shouldn't , or you are being racists. If those 7 people are living in filth perhaps the social services should look into it.

If they are adults and can't take care of them selves, how do you know they are taking care of their children, if they are not able to take the time to change their own clothes, then will they take time to change a baby's diaper.

It depends on the severity of the circumstance, but you are the only one that is witness to that.

Answer 7

I would report them because most communities, counties and cities have laws that limit the number of people living in a household, especially in an apartment.

Those who have told you to not report them are really being stupid. Just like so many out there that are too afraid to stand up to what is right. Too much of that complacent attitude has lead to so many problems through out time. If you really feel you should turn them in then do what you think is right.

Answer 8

Turning them in based on race alone is racial profiling.

Turning them in if you have reason to suspect they are an illegal alien or have committed a crime, ANY CRIME, regardless of what race they are, is not.

As the other people said, this question is no comparison to the other one whiz provided a link to and proves nothing. You are still wrong on your last question....and he's right, you lose....again.

edit.

Most people have enough common sense to identify "racial profiling" as was evidenced by this post. Don't know what you expected to prove here. But if you have definite reason to suspect a crime was committed, REPORT IT!!!!!!!!! No matter what race the person or people are. Duhhh.

Answer 9

Turn them in for what? Being Mexican?

If you are not racist, then why did you even mention their race in your original post, you should have just said that your neighbors have too many living in one house.

First you have to find out if they are even breaking any laws by having some many in one house. If there is a law it is to protect children

. If you are going to tell anyone, call their landlord first. It's his house and he has a right to know if there are too many occupants, Mexican or not. He might not even care as long as they are neat and pay the rent on time.

Good Luck with your ethical real-life dillema

Answer 10

yes it sounds like racial profiling to me. Why are they turning them in? Because they are Mexican or because there is a law about how many npeople can live in a 2 bed apartment. The question starts off about race so I think its profiling.

Answer 11

It was pretty much racial profiling when you said, "My neighbors are Mexican..." It is not that big of an issue if you can learn from this. Seriously, this is something that we are all guilty of. If your neighbors living arrangement is not hurting anyone, I would hope that you wouldn't turn them in and would try to look at it from there point of view.