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[Video] Pregnant Teen Punched on Seattle Bus

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by SuperHighFly, Dec 17, 2010.

  1. TexasTofu

    TexasTofu Member

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    dude, your the one the started the race debate. who gives a **** already.
     
  2. RoxSqaud

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    No point really....

    There are always gonna be racists....but ghetto black girls have to be the worst.

    ...no point in flinging poo.

    I'm racist against racist.


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  3. Lil Pun

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    I didn't start it, just pointed out what was going on. Thanks.
     
  4. ima_drummer2k

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    That's what she said, senor pun.

    :mad: :( :grin: :p :rolleyes: :eek: :eek: ;) :confused: :)
     
  5. v3.0

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    So are you saying a person from the 3rd ward ghetto will think and act just like a person from Beverly Hills CA?

    If a person acts upon his/her instincts that maybe racially motivated, but is not physically nor verbally demeaning to another race, is that wrong? Why should a person's preference of sitting near a particular person/group be scrutinized for racial motives? All that person is doing is just sitting.
     
  6. Lil Pun

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    Are you saying that ALL people from the 3rd Ward act, dress, talk, and do everything exactly the same? Are you saying the same thing about people from 90210? Are you saying somebody from the 3rd Ward cannot act with some class and dignity? Are you saying that all Beverly Hills residents cannot be classless and vulgar? That seems rather shallow.

    If you assume that a person or group of people is bad based simply on there race and nothing else, yes that is wrong.

    Again, if they base that decision, as was stated earlier in this thread, that it is because of race then I think that's wrong.
     
  7. SunsRocketsfan

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    Although you can't always judge a book by its cover it is wise if you are aware of certain characters. Although not always 100% accurate you can still tell a lot about someone from their physical appearances (not talking about race here, although it is one factor to consider). There is a reason why the mug shots of child molesters looks like they are child molesters. If you see someone with baggy pants, tattoo arms, smoking, chains, and talks a certain way you want to generally avoid this type of person when possible. I know that type of person can be anyone. They could be asian, white, black, or whatever. But you cant ignore statistics and facts and just be blind to everything when it is a fact that in a lot of large cities the majority of gang problems are related with blacks. This is a FACT and shouldn't be ignored. Just because I am aware and acknowledge this fact does not make me a racist. This is why I am not going to go drive through certain parts of LA at night. When I do have to be in these areas it is best you are aware of your surroundings and who the people are to protect yourself.
     
  8. penda45

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    I am really surprised no one helped the girl except her BF when everyone in the bus knew that she was pregnant (she said it out loud)
     
  9. got em COACH

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    We are all different breed of dogs. Do not blame the dogs but blame the owner. In this case, the parents!
     
  10. ClutchCityReturns

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    Analogies don't have to be perfect in order to represent a point.

    Regardless of whether or not you approve of my analogy, statistics show that whites are far less likely than blacks to commit violent crime. If I'm alone on a bus, where most of us have witnessed crime either in person or through video, I'm going to sit where I feel safest because that's the smart thing to do. Statistics become useless if they aren't applied to our decision making.

    We make assumptions about the world around us based on our prior knowledge every single day. Everyone prejudges everyone to some extent, because that's just how our brains work on a subconscious level. If you look at it rationally, you'll realize that it's necessary for survival, and doesn't necessarily mean that you're a bad person for doing it.
     
  11. TexasTofu

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    real talk
     
  12. Lil Pun

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    So going by statistics, would I be racist if I said my daughter cannot be around middle aged white men? Statistics show that they're more likely to be child molesters than other groups.

    I know people who wear baggy clothes, chains, tattoos, and everything else you mentioned. They aren't in any gangs, do exhibit criminal behavior and have pretty clean records (minus traffic tickets). If you want to go on outside dress and appearance fine, but when you base your decision on race and thinking one group of people is better than the other, well that is the definition of racism.
     
  13. SunsRocketsfan

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    By wanting to be so PC about everything you are becoming ignorant. Ask your self what is more likely though? Use some logic. Of course you have a Beverly hills resident that is classless, a thug, a gangster but where are you most likely to find that type of individual?

    Am I more likely to find a gangster, mugger, robber, thief, gangster living in Beverly Hills or say in Compton?


    It isnt about assuming if the person is bad or good based on their race. It's about doing what you can to be aware of the facts and to do your best to avoid situations like what you saw in the video. It's not simply based on race but on facts. It is a fact that most gang violence is in the black population. Can you deny this fact? Just because I am aware of this fact and do what I can to protect myself that makes me racist? It's a FACT.. can you understand that?
     
  14. SunsRocketsfan

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    haha well this is a bad analogy. As a dog lover and dog owner you know certain breeds are a lot easier to train and less prone to violence like Golden Retrievers and Labs. On the other hand you have pit bulls, akitas, etc.. if not properly trained these dogs are very dangerous.
     
  15. Lil Pun

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    I have no problem with that.
     
  16. Hayden_SFC

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    SRF grew up in Atlanta...enough said.
    :eek:
     
  17. Lil Pun

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    I basically was stating that there are good and bad people everywhere and nothing else. Look at what I quoted. It basically said somebody from the 3rd Ward couldn't act like somebody from Beverly Hills. You think that is true?

    So I wouldn't be racist if I had my daughter avoid white males, especially family members because they are more prone for child molestation, rape, date rape, and incest. I would be OK in doing that based upon the FACTS?
     
  18. Lil Pun

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    Do you plan to keep your child away from white males too based on criminal facts and statistics?
     
  19. SunsRocketsfan

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    read what I wrote more carefully. I said not 100% accurate but if you know nothing about the situation and the person you go off what facts you can gather at the moment. You take what facts, statistics and factors you know at the time and apply you own logic. ClutchCityReturns described it perfectly. Apply your own rationale and make your decision. Just because you know someone who has tattoos, wears baggy pants and dresses like a thug who isnt a gang member doesnt mean that people who dress like that are not more likely to be a gang member. You are right I know people that dress like thugs but are not in any gangs. But you are missing the point. I KNOW THE PERSON in this situation! That is the point you are missing.

    If I was to offer you a million dollars to pick out the gang member between a guy dressed in a suit, a woman in a dress and a guy with tattoos, baggy pants, chains who would you choose??
     
  20. apollo33

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    Wait does anyone have a backstory to this

    Seems to me the 5 girls knew the white guy and is accusing him of stealing from them from a months ago. And it seems like the guy isn't even denying it.

    But seriously, If I were the guy, I wouldn't have been so calm, I wouldnt have punched them, probably just pushed them onto the ground
     

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