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  • rgambs said:

    "Element" isn't a racist term either, and yet it has been used to disparage a certain race on these very boards. This is bigger than the word thug, as crime statistics continually show.
    You can bury your head in the sand and pretend that black and white crime is reported in the same way if you wish.
    I agree there is an obvious disparity. I disagree that the term 'thug' is code talk for a nation of racists to demean a race.
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    I agree there is an obvious disparity. I disagree that the term 'thug' is code talk for a nation of racists to demean a race.
    Depends on context. Simple.
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    According to your statistics, 91% of black people are killed by other blacks as opposed to 82% of whites. So, what's your argument again?
    That's your takeaway? An edge in percentage of same-race crime? Ignoring the national conversation and the other aspects of the statistics to point out one factor that is only tangentially relevant?
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  • Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    That is the basis of your argument, is it not?
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    Apparently, rgambs and I aren't the only ones pondering this question.

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/18/opinions/kohn-biker-shooting-waco/index.html

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  • Posts: 24,524
    I'm sure there are many ponderers. It's not a bad thing.

    Anyway, I found this somewhat over the top:

    One of the most distinct characteristics of white privilege is the privilege to be unique. When white people commit violent acts, they are treated as aberrations, slips described with adjectives that show they are unusual and in no way representative of the broader racial group to which they belong.

    People will see what they want, and ascribe motives in the same way.
  • Posts: 12,504
    find out where they hold church meetings and let them know how displeased you are with them and then tell them about the asshole/dirtbag/thug thing and Im sure they would listen and take your advice on how to be a better person.
    in fact you can pull over any biker with a patch on his back and tell them what you think of "biker gangs" I'm sure they would love your input on social behavier and the dos and don'ts of public gatherings, don't be shy they don't bite and when you're finished come on back and tell us how you made out.

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  • Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    If it makes anyone feel better, I think they are thugs.
  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,566
    to put this in perspective....had it been 9 black guys killed in this.....we wouldn't be patiently waiting to see whose bullets they were.........
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  • Posts: 12,504

    to put this in perspective....had it been 9 black guys killed in this.....we wouldn't be patiently waiting to see whose bullets they were.........

    actually we are waiting to see who's bullets they were, I'm not saying the club members handled thier dispute the right or wrong way but the police knew about the meeting that was taking place amung the many clubs and positioned themselfs out side and after one club member pulled a gun(during a knife fight) the ATF I believe it was started to fire with automatic weapons, the bodies in the morge are awaiting autopoies for cause of death and bullet I.D, and the one club that was not invited showed up anyway and that's when the problem started I think, but you are right it if was black panther meeting Al Sharpton would be all over the white police officers for hate crimes..even if some of the club members are/were mexican bikers it don't matter to Al unless they're black.

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  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,566

    actually we are waiting to see who's bullets they were, I'm not saying the club members handled thier dispute the right or wrong way but the police knew about the meeting that was taking place amung the many clubs and positioned themselfs out side and after one club member pulled a gun(during a knife fight) the ATF I believe it was started to fire with automatic weapons, the bodies in the morge are awaiting autopoies for cause of death and bullet I.D, and the one club that was not invited showed up anyway and that's when the problem started I think, but you are right it if was black panther meeting Al Sharpton would be all over the white police officers for hate crimes..even if some of the club members are/were mexican bikers it don't matter to Al unless they're black.

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    I know we are waiting to see whose bullets they were. I think you may have misread my post.

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    edited May 2015
    ^^^ We haven't heard any mention of the ATF firing automatic weapons, on the news report here. If it turns out that any of the 1%-ters cause of death was due to ATF fire, holy hell is gonna break loose worse than what's already brewing. Here's a link to what the Former Hells Angel's President says about this mess.

    http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/clip/11510075/former-minn-hells-angels-leader-notes-parallels-in-waco
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  • Posts: 13,576

    That is the basis of your argument, is it not?

    No, the basis of the argument is the level of crime which is considered a cultural epidemic worthy of national outrage in blacks, yet is ignored as a cultural issue in whites.
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  • Posts: 13,576

    to put this in perspective....had it been 9 black guys killed in this.....we wouldn't be patiently waiting to see whose bullets they were.........

    Great point!
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  • Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    rgambs said:

    No, the basis of the argument is the level of crime which is considered a cultural epidemic worthy of national outrage in blacks, yet is ignored as a cultural issue in whites.
    Are white biker gang shootings a national epidemic? Should there be more outrage for this?
  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,566

    Are white biker gang shootings a national epidemic? Should there be more outrage for this?
    this is the issue. there really is no basis for comparison. the cultural epidemic is not just the level of crime, it is how it is reacted to by law enforcement.

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  • Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661

    this is the issue. there really is no basis for comparison. the cultural epidemic is not just the level of crime, it is how it is reacted to by law enforcement.

    If I'm not mistaken, many of the dead were shot by the police. What am I missing?
  • Posts: 13,576
    edited May 2015

    Are white biker gang shootings a national epidemic? Should there be more outrage for this?
    Take the word "biker" out and re-read your statement... Then think about the fact that 53.3% of gang murders are committed by whites... More than blacks..
    What are you missing?
    The better question is what are you getting?
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  • Winnipeg Posts: 39,566

    If I'm not mistaken, many of the dead were shot by the police. What am I missing?
    last I read, that was still unknown. source?

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  • Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    rgambs said:

    Take the word "biker" out and re-read your statement... Then think about the fact that 53.3% of gang murders are committed by whites... More than blacks..
    What are you missing?
    The better question is what are you getting?
    Source? Not that I don't believe you, but it seems high.

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