What do you think about this different perspective on racism in America?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 13:59:14 -0400

A peer of mine posted this video on facebook the other day, and while I think the situation is far more complex than it gets into, it touches on a number of under analyzed aspects. What are your thoughts? How much of the race debate is driven and perpetuated by the media? How much of it is not? I think there's a healthy amount of both.

I'm hoping for an honest discussion on the topic, so please in advance, keep it professional and try to keep it from devolving into a political catfight. Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCKSogV9E10

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Response by MAJ Jim Steven made May 11 at 2015 2:33 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Mon, 11 May 2015 14:33:28 -0400

my attitude... (1)when something significant as a police shooting happens, Americans should turn off the TV and their social media - a lot of dumb shit is about to flood, just because you have a voice, doesnt mean you have anything to say.
(2)also, we need to admit that some people are always going to be the victim (such as always playing the race card), and many people go with their emotions instead of waiting on evidence based facts (white cop shoots black man...that is very little facts).
(3) while certain programs (for example BET or NAACP) at one time helped people, it also fosters some dependance. Does it signal to blacks that they are inferior, they need tons of help, and that they probably will not make it, anyway??

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 9:17 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 21:17:18 -0400

Race baiting hall of fame.

Response by MSG Stan Hutchison made May 31 at 2016 10:04 AM

MSG Stan Hutchison — Tue, 31 May 2016 10:04:42 -0400

One of my pet peeves is the idea that racism is mostly between white and black. Having a wife (over 40 years) of color, I see indications of racism almost every day. She is American Indian. Most of the signs are subtle, not overt. A certain "look" that is unmistakable. A certain tone of voice, one of disdain. A "cold shoulder" attitude. In truth, these actions bother me more than they do her. Of course, she has lived with it for her entire life.
My son, who is dark skinned, faces degrees of racism everyday, living in Arizona. He has been stopped for no other reason than the color of his skin. Once again, this is mostly subtle.
But, it is still there.
Our national attitude toward racism is changing, improving. But, in some areas, it is still present and even encouraged.
Yes, we have come a long way. But the trip is far from over.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Sep 26 at 2017 8:23 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 08:23:01 -0400

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