White Girl Bleed A Lot

UncleBuck said:

[SIZE=-1] The Three Strands of the Language of Closet Racism



Three language indicators of closet racism are evident across the continuum. These are what I refer to as "strands" because, when woven together, they form the language web of closet racists. Again, strength of language and degree of racist attitudes change dramatically across the continuum, and as a result, these strands, or indicators are more readily observable in certain individuals and groups than in others. They include fear, unaware-ness, and dis-ownership.



Consider the following excerpt taken from Jen's reaction paper from the first class meeting of Multicultural Education:



The idea of political correctness with the black race astounds me. I found it extremely interesting that some blacks in our class prefer to be called African American. In all of my classes...I have felt like I was stepping on egg shells as to not offend the blacks in my class. I am honestly glad it is not that big of an issue to my fellow classmates--it promotes a more comfortable, genuine environment for me to be totally honest and carefree.



Jen reflected each strand of the language of closet racism within this short passage. These strands can be un-woven as follows:



1. fear: "I have felt like I was stepping on egg shells as to not offend blacks in my classes..."
2. unaware-ness: "I found it extremely interesting that some blacks in our class prefer to be called African American."
3. dis-ownership: "I am honestly glad it is not that big of an issue to my fellow classmates."



Some would argue that Jen's statements as pulled apart above are arbitrary, or taken out of context. But as we consider a year's worth of interviews and written reactions, and as we discuss each strand separately, a language pattern--the language of a closet racist--undeniably emerges.

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PeyoteReligion said:

Ive heard of the "it's a trap reference" to star wars, it just didn't click.

But you can see how I jumped to alien and foreign tho right? Looks like a foreign car to me...just dont get the car reference still...

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medicineman said:

So, you are a peyote religionist then? Have you been the water, a tree, a rock? Have you flown with the silver cord attached. Can you walk accross a flowing river? Have you been any of the wild desert animals? can you feel them when they are near? Can you feel a rattlesnake at 100 yards? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you may be on the right track, and oh yes, I almost forgot, have you see the Thunderbird? Having experienced all of the above while under the influence of Peyote, I feel I know a little about the experiences, although I'm far from an expert, I've seen a few things, have you? If so, please elaborate. Interested in Vegas, medicineman.

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BigLittlejohn said:

You are the one saying there is no evidence. I am saying there is no smoking gun evidence. It's not paranoia when you sound very much in your questions, posts and positions exactly like those I have heard and seen who are exactly what you claim not to be. Above you posed this question: "If the races of perpetrators and victims were reversed, do you think this might have made the national news?"

Fact is everyday crime is not national news, but it is news when a grown man shoots an unarmed teenager and it takes a national outcry for something to be done about it legally. And I am not even saying Zimmerman is guilty, only that he should have been arrested for it. If in the examples you raised, the perpetrators were prosecuted, you have your answer as to why it wasn't national news. But I think you knew this which is why you ignored my first post and why you ignored my post to you about "profiling" in another thread and would rather focus on these sorts of posts. Why do police term Black men as "#1 males" when black men make up, what 12% of the country's males? Because that is the profile they have created for criminals which is in and of itself inherently racist.

Statistics show that crime is not a race issue at all, but rather a socio-economic issue. It just so happens that minorities disproportionately represent the poorest segments of our society. But I am sure Jim Crow had nothing to do with that at all.

Diving what you think based on what you say is actually a reasonable response, and not paranoia. And it is crystal clear. It's no longer fashionable to be a racist in America, so racists actually have to hide behind other issues in stating their racist agenda. This may or may not apply to you....I don't know.

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BigLittlejohn said:

the Florida stand your ground statute imposes a a duty upon the initiator of a conflict to retreat before using deadly force.

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ChesusRice said:

is it legit if you use san pedro instead?

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UncleBuck said:

[SIZE=-1] The Three Strands of the Language of Closet Racism



Three language indicators of closet racism are evident across the continuum. These are what I refer to as "strands" because, when woven together, they form the language web of closet racists. Again, strength of language and degree of racist attitudes change dramatically across the continuum, and as a result, these strands, or indicators are more readily observable in certain individuals and groups than in others. They include fear, unaware-ness, and dis-ownership.



Consider the following excerpt taken from Jen's reaction paper from the first class meeting of Multicultural Education:



The idea of political correctness with the black race astounds me. I found it extremely interesting that some blacks in our class prefer to be called African American. In all of my classes...I have felt like I was stepping on egg shells as to not offend the blacks in my class. I am honestly glad it is not that big of an issue to my fellow classmates--it promotes a more comfortable, genuine environment for me to be totally honest and carefree.



Jen reflected each strand of the language of closet racism within this short passage. These strands can be un-woven as follows:



1. fear: "I have felt like I was stepping on egg shells as to not offend blacks in my classes..."
2. unaware-ness: "I found it extremely interesting that some blacks in our class prefer to be called African American."
3. dis-ownership: "I am honestly glad it is not that big of an issue to my fellow classmates."



Some would argue that Jen's statements as pulled apart above are arbitrary, or taken out of context. But as we consider a year's worth of interviews and written reactions, and as we discuss each strand separately, a language pattern--the language of a closet racist--undeniably emerges.

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cannabineer said:

Same active ... cn

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NoDrama said:

Florida SYG law does NOT require you to retreat in ANY way. You got it all wrong.

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UncleBuck said:

[SIZE=-1] The Three Strands of the Language of Closet Racism



Three language indicators of closet racism are evident across the continuum. These are what I refer to as "strands" because, when woven together, they form the language web of closet racists. Again, strength of language and degree of racist attitudes change dramatically across the continuum, and as a result, these strands, or indicators are more readily observable in certain individuals and groups than in others. They include fear, unaware-ness, and dis-ownership.



Consider the following excerpt taken from Jen's reaction paper from the first class meeting of Multicultural Education:



The idea of political correctness with the black race astounds me. I found it extremely interesting that some blacks in our class prefer to be called African American. In all of my classes...I have felt like I was stepping on egg shells as to not offend the blacks in my class. I am honestly glad it is not that big of an issue to my fellow classmates--it promotes a more comfortable, genuine environment for me to be totally honest and carefree.



Jen reflected each strand of the language of closet racism within this short passage. These strands can be un-woven as follows:



1. fear: "I have felt like I was stepping on egg shells as to not offend blacks in my classes..."
2. unaware-ness: "I found it extremely interesting that some blacks in our class prefer to be called African American."
3. dis-ownership: "I am honestly glad it is not that big of an issue to my fellow classmates."



Some would argue that Jen's statements as pulled apart above are arbitrary, or taken out of context. But as we consider a year's worth of interviews and written reactions, and as we discuss each strand separately, a language pattern--the language of a closet racist--undeniably emerges.

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cannabineer said:

It was one of a limited run of Matchbox cars called Race Bait. It came to my attention months ago when I searched Google Images with "race bait" as the search term. It tickled my funny bone, esp. in comparison to alternative images. cn

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NoDrama said:

Florida SYG law does NOT require you to retreat in ANY way. You got it all wrong.

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desert dude said:

Don't bother them with the details, ND, it's all about "feelings".

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desert dude said:

Oh, please. Do you honestly think if a gang of 50 young white men went on a rampage at a state fair and assaulted a young black woman that would not have made the news?

I don't recall your post about "profiling" in any thread. You sound like an intelligent guy. I normally respond to intelligent people.

I have never heard the term "#1 male" before. What does it mean?

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BigLittlejohn said:

I'd suggest you guys read the statute. It clearly provides for aggressors or initiators of conflict have a duty to retreat before using deadly force.

Chapter 776 of the Florida Stautues provide:
776.041 Use of force by aggressor.—



The justification described in the preceding sections of this chapter is not available to a person who:



(1) Is attempting to commit, committing, or escaping after the commission of, a forcible felony; or

(2) Initially provokes the use of force against himself or herself, unless:

(a) Such force is so great that the person reasonably believes that he or she is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that he or she has exhausted every reasonable means to escape such danger other than the use of force which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the assailant; or

(b) In good faith, the person withdraws from physical contact with the assailant and indicates clearly to the assailant that he or she desires to withdraw and terminate the use of force, but the assailant continues or resumes the use of force.

Emboldened sections for emphasis.

There is no way, based on the sequence of events as evidenced by the 911 call and Zimmerman's own account that he should not have been arrested. His actions were carved out of the statute unless he retreated and then fired, which everyone agrees did not happen. Unless someone is going to argue that Martin pulled Zimmerman out of his car, while being outweighed by what, 160 pounds.

Personally, my stake in the case ended when he was arrested. After that, I trust the courts and the attorneys to deal with it and if a jury of his peers finds him not guilty, so be it.

But by all means, don't listen to someone who has actually read and understands the statute.

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BigLittlejohn said:

776.041 Use of force by aggressor.—



The justification described in the preceding sections of this chapter is not available to a person who:



(1) Is attempting to commit, committing, or escaping after the commission of, a forcible felony; or

(2) Initially provokes the use of force against himself or herself, unless:

(a) Such force is so great that the person reasonably believes that he or she is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that he or she has exhausted every reasonable means to escape such danger other than the use of force which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the assailant; or

(b) In good faith, the person withdraws from physical contact with the assailant and indicates clearly to the assailant that he or she desires to withdraw and terminate the use of force, but the assailant continues or resumes the use of force.

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Antidisestablishmentarian said:

That's what he posted. I bolded where it says a person cannot use stand your ground.

So it's saying you can't use it if you provoke the attack unless:
The person who provoked it tries to withdraw and is still attacked.

That does not say you must retreat before you use stand your ground in general.

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BigLittlejohn said:

I'd suggest you guys read the statute. It clearly provides for aggressors or initiators of conflict have a duty to retreat before using deadly force.

Chapter 776 of the Florida Stautues provide:
776.041 Use of force by aggressor.—



The justification described in the preceding sections of this chapter is not available to a person who:



(1) Is attempting to commit, committing, or escaping after the commission of, a forcible felony; or

(2) Initially provokes the use of force against himself or herself, unless:

(a) Such force is so great that the person reasonably believes that he or she is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that he or she has exhausted every reasonable means to escape such danger other than the use of force which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the assailant; or

(b) In good faith, the person withdraws from physical contact with the assailant and indicates clearly to the assailant that he or she desires to withdraw and terminate the use of force, but the assailant continues or resumes the use of force.

Emboldened sections for emphasis.

There is no way, based on the sequence of events as evidenced by the 911 call and Zimmerman's own account that he should not have been arrested. His actions were carved out of the statute unless he retreated and then fired, which everyone agrees did not happen. Unless someone is going to argue that Martin pulled Zimmerman out of his car, while being outweighed by what, 160 pounds.

Personally, my stake in the case ended when he was arrested. After that, I trust the courts and the attorneys to deal with it and if a jury of his peers finds him not guilty, so be it.

But by all means, don't listen to someone who has actually read and understands the statute.

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