[Carl Childress]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by GarthB

Originally posted by Carl Childress

Garth:

Now I think you'll admit you're over-reacting, finding racism where none existed.

It's really quite simple, Carl. The poster used a black stereotype for humor. I said that appeared racist. I don't feel that is over-reacting. I feel the same way about all race-based humor.

As for your statistics....unemployment is higher for blacks than whites. Does that excuse stereotypical humor based on blacks being lazy or shiftless?

Texas is among five states that lead the nation in dropout rates. ("Locating the Drop Out Crisis", John Hopkins University 2004) Does this justify humor based on dumb Texans? Okay, maybe that one does.

I think, pending more evidence, you've misjudged PWL.

I think those using race stereotypes as humor present the appearance of ignorance or racism. In PWL's case you might be right. Perhaps it isn't racism.

I take it you don't watch the black comedians on HBO.