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Originally posted by Snaqwells
Rut,
When you wrote, "guess the more things change the more they stay the same," it sure looked like a subtle accusation to me. If that's not how you intended it, fine. That's how it was taken.
And it's not nearly as subtle as any perceived racial double standard when it comes to use of the word "thug." Good grief. When discussing the ethical misgivings of an African American, are we now obligated to find a white man who did the same thing so we can be even handed in our disgust?
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I was not accusing anyone of anything. I was just making an observation. Making an observation is my right. Just because someone makes an insensitive comment does not make them racist (but for some reason there are people deathly afraid of that label and do everything to get that off their back). But when those comments are seen as acceptable and the double standards are constantly perpetuated, then things have not changed. The attitudes thrown at me just tell me what kind of society we live in and confirm what many of my officiating brethren talk about constantly. If you think your fellow officials of color are not talking about these issues behind your backs and out of your presences, then you are sadly mistaken. I am just not afraid to say it here or anywhere. I guess it comes from what values I hold and say what I feel is wrong. Sorry if that offends you, but I would rather make a comment that is what I am thinking than keep it to myself and accomplish nothing in the process.
Peace