Old Photo of Soot-Covered Coal Miners is Racist “Blackface,” Says Offended Idiot

1. I did read the article in it's entirety, before making my post. 2. The fact that the author is an Air Force Vet is immaterial to my post or the author's article. 3. The author is offended by an old photograph of coal miners enjoying a beer taken after a hard day's of work in the coal mines. That they have coal dust covering their face means the photo was taken before they had a chance to wash up before heading home or maybe they just went home that dirty. It does not mean that they were attempting to mock Black People, nor does it mean by having the photo displayed in their bar, the owners of the bar are mocking Black People. 4. Even though I am not even remotely Religious, I refuse to be offended by any overzealous religious proselytizer as I know I can walk away or not listen. The US Constitution states in Amendment 1 that we have "Freedom of Religion", not "Freedom From Religion", a fact sorely missed by too many people. Ignore the "Jesus BS" (your words), that's all I can say to you. If you don't, then you are making it your choice to be offended. 5. Of course you DO have the right to rant and rave, and insult Christians; it's also covered in Amendment 1: "Freedom of Speech". Beware that no one is required to listen to you if you do, another fact sorely missed by too many.

PO1 John Johnson - Well then by your own words this person has the right to be offended at this picture, as well as the right to publish an article about it. Likewise you have the right to disagree with him and write about it as well. My point still stands --different groups have different values and none are necessarily right or wrong.