Questions of racism in hurricane photo captions; Yahoo responds

[Phil theStalker]

Wot aff David Lee Roth wus black? huh

I wonder aff Dav eva did a family tree.

[BigBadBrian]

Originally posted by Mezro
Let me tell you a little story BBB:

About 10 years ago, my good friend Fred pulled me aside and said "Mezro, there are african americans and there are ******s."

I managed Fred at one job and ended up hiring him as the operations manager for my company. He was with me for years until he finished up his masters degree. Oh, and Fred is an african american.

My point is the word "******" accurately describes a certain segment of african americans much like "white trash" fits many caucasians. I know the difference and I think most educated people do as well.

Mezro...am I a racist?...nope...because I don't have a problem with african americans...but I do have a problem with ******s...as do the majority of people in this country...what we need are more african americans and fewer ******s...hope I cleared that up...

Point taken. I think that's what Elvis was trying to get across.

I'm just saying that the use of one simple word, like others here have said, does not a racist make. I think that's how Elvis is using the word also. He's getting nailed for it.

In my kid's school, the Blacks greet each other with the word "******" like its nothing. I don't care what anyone says, there is NO difference in who uses THAT word. Blacks can't expect other races to stop using that word until they do. My neighbor is the Principal of that school and she agrees. She is Black.

[Mezro]

Originally posted by BigBadBrian
Point taken. I think that's what Elvis was trying to get across.

I'm just saying that the use of one simple word, like others here have said, does not a racist make. I think that's how Elvis is using the word also. He's getting nailed for it.

ELVIS is just telling it like it is.

Mezro...some people don't want to hear the truth...a majority of post Katrina looting and violence was caused by "******s"...

[scorpioboy33]

Originally posted by LoungeMachine
Isn't it funny how on your "day off" you're in here defending your use of the N word, and calling people FAGGOTS instead of posting REAL inside information from the front lines of this horror.

You're a MOD, you're a "Christian", and you're a Health Care Professional, yet you waste time in here calling people fags and N****** while your neighbors are suffering.

Sleep well at night ?




[ Now watch while he posts real info ]


Hypocrite [ and you call yourself a Christian?????]

i'm pretty sure he's bsing about the job and the helping

[scorpioboy33]

Originally posted by Mezro
ELVIS is just telling it like it is.

Mezro...some people don't want to hear the truth...a majority of post Katrina looting and violence was caused by "******s"...

mezro besides your buddy who worked for you...if you were any where in public say in a bar etc...would you feel comf. being heard saying those rioters we're a bunch of n(#((#$?

[LoungeMachine]

I'm sorry, but with ALL due respect to Mez and Bri, I disagree.

And I have grown to admire and respect BOTH of these guy's opinions.

WRONG is WRONG regardless of "context".


I don't care how many people use them, I feel there is a moral high ground for us to NOT stoop to racial epiteths [ sp?] to convey our points or feelings.

Just as I feel there is NO context worthy of me using the term K*ke, Goo*, or Spi*, I would never resort to N******

I cannot imagine watching Tsunami victimes and saying "look at those Goo*s stealing food"

We are all human beings. For better or worse. But let's NOT start to justify the usage of such slurs in ANY context. It just lowers our arguments to hateful rhetoric.

That's my feelings, with all due respect to Bri and Mez.

[Mezro]

Originally posted by scorpioboy33
mezro besides your buddy who worked for you...if you were any where in public say in a bar etc...would you feel comf. being heard saying those rioters we're a bunch of n(#((#$?

"******" is a word I choose not to use in public.

Mezro...saying it does not help anything...sure, I have thought it from time to time...

[Mezro]

[i]Originally posted by LM

That's my feelings, with all due respect to Bri and Mez. [/B]

I respect your feelings LM; sorry mine don't line up with yours on this one.

Mezro...we can't always agree on everything...

[scorpioboy33]

Originally posted by Mezro
"******" is a word I choose not to use in public.

Mezro...saying it does not help anything...sure, I have thought it from time to time...

hmmmm interesting.

Mezro....I think this shows that it is a horrible word and does nothing positive to use it....


I just used Mezro......

sorry I had to try it

[BigBadBrian]

Originally posted by scorpioboy33
i'm pretty sure he's bsing about the job and the helping

I think not.

Elvis is the real deal.

I guess the man doesn't deserve a few minutes in front of the computer to unwind.

[scorpioboy33]

he's taking the whole day....

anyway I don't care anymore..he's a putz..

do you all think it's gonna hit 10k the death toll I mean?

[BigBadBrian]

Originally posted by scorpioboy33
he's taking the whole day....

anyway I don't care anymore..he's a putz..

I guess he's eligible to join your club then.

[scorpioboy33]

I'm in the Canadian Putz branch....We don't accept racist here sorry .

[Phil theStalker]

Originally posted by scorpioboy33
he's taking the whole day....

anyway I don't care anymore..he's a putz..

do you all think it's gonna hit 10k the death toll I mean?

You can believe there are bets in Las Vegas on this morbid question.

40,000

You just had to watch to see they wanted to kill as many people as possible in this tragedy.

[ELVIS]

Originally posted by BigBadBrian
I think not.

Elvis is the real deal.

I guess the man doesn't deserve a few minutes in front of the computer to unwind.

Thanks brother...