I always enjoy these, as I believe it's an accurate (albeit infinitely small) sampling of much of society. I also wonder what I'd do, too. [YOUTUBE]FbWmBUONtFY[/YOUTUBE]
Truly sad how many supported the clerk or said nothing. I see bad things come from the anonymity of the Internet (i.e.., what happed in Boston last week) but to be so open about it is truly disturbing. http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2...cted-subban/9QotpvxGGH7zhc1ndtrf5K/story.html
I would certainly interject in defense of the woman. I believe fear is by far the biggest culprit behind this type of stereotype and reaction.
There must be some mistake. I've been assured that I am imagining racism still being a part of American life.
I thought he said something about not serving Muslims and went on about her being in a Halloween costume. Either way, we're both in agreement that it's wrong in all aspects. Also, those people that were standing idly by should be ashamed of themselves. From my perspective they're as bad as those who were condoning it.
Do you think she would have been treated the same prior to 9/11? There will always be a fringe; are you seeking no racism from anyone?
We just have different metrics on what constitutes "fringe." Unless ABC had to run this experiment for weeks, I'd say they were having little problem finding the clips necessary for their story. Also, mark my words: before this whole NBA deal is done with Sterling, there will be more than just him revealed to be a racist AND he will ultimately win any legal challenge against the NBA's actions.
I don't think that anyone would (or certainly has) attempt to argue that racism / bigotry is dead, either in this country, or anywhere else. I just don't believe that it is the singular or even primary motivation in the overwhelmingly vast majority of cases. That being said, I would not have sided with the woman, but the shopkeeper, instead. The woman is clearly Muslim....who has chosen to live as a heathen in what is clearly an exclusively Christian nation. If she wanted some baked goods, she should have to switch religions, or simply wear jeans, just like the rest of us.
1. I would not be shocked if his fellow owners fail to force a sell of the franchise. And if such occurs, I will not see that as their somehow condoning his statements / beliefs, in any way. Instead, they will simply vote along the lines of what Mark Cuban has already said: that saying something, however reprehensible, should not compel a loss of property. 2. He will not win any legal challenge against the NBA, neither regarding what has already been done (fine, banishment), nor even if they force a sale of the franchise. And that's even if he files, which I doubt, as such would be such an (apparently) entirely fruitless effort.
The next time someone asserts that I am trolling, paste a link to this post, as it is the best evidence that I am really completely incompetent in the whole trolling department, amongst many others. I can't get the tenor of the troll down, and don't have the patience to slow-play it.
If the video were taped right after 9/11 I bet more would have supported the clerk. If Sterling happened in the 60's it would be a non-story.
