FizzingWhizzbees said:
It is racism. It's saying that if a person's skin is Black then they are more likely to be a bad person than if their skin is white. [/B]
From the Webster Dictionary
Main Entry: rac?ism
Pronunciation: 'rA-"si-z&m also -"shi-
Function: noun
Date: 1936
1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
Please tell me how the definition of racism fits in this case? No one is saying they are dumb, stupid, ignorant, genetically inferior, or defective because of their race.
What is wrong with wanting protection?
FACT: 1993 Trade Center Attack conducted by Arab/Muslim EXTREMISTS
FACT: Embassy Bombings conducted by Arab/Muslim EXTREMISTS
FACT: USS COLE bombed by Arab/Muslim EXTREMISTS
FACT: 9/11 "MURDERERS" were Arab/Muslim EXTREMIST/
FACT: Mousaui is an ARAB/MUSLIM EXTREMIST
FACT: Richard Reis (Shoe Bomber) is an Arab/Muslim EXTREMIST
FACT: The six individuals arrested in Buffalo are Americans of Arab descent and are people who have trained in Afghanistan with known terrorists.
Is there a pattern here?
I think it would be foolish to NOT suspect someone with a similar background, travel pattern, ect.
FizzingWhizzbees said:
Tell me, after Timothy McVeigh bombed a building in Oklahoma, were all white men suddenly viewed as suspects? When extremist Christian groups bomb family planning clinics, do we view Christians as possible terrorists?[/B]
Well, I will say I concider any EXTREMIST a danger. CHRISTIAN EXTREMISTS, MUSLIM EXTREMISTS, RIGHT WING EXTREMISTS are a threat. Certainly people who belonged to these organizations and groups are capable of some pretty horrendous things. Can you tell me that people in these groups have not been targets of searches, probes ect? If our government here in the US did not do that against these groups after events like you mentioned, I would be saddened about it.
FizzingWhizzbees said:
Yep, making a stupid joke is definitely grounds for having your career threatened. But only if you're Black and therefore a possible terrorist in the eyes of some prejudiced fools. [/B]
I am sorry but "if" they did make a joke do you really think it is appropriate? I want to be treated by a doctor that takes 9/11 and makes a joke about the death and destruction? Please enlighten me as to what was so funny about 9/11 that it should be joked about. Again I say "IF" because I was not there.
I am glad you mentioned the word prejudiced. Here is the definition for you:
Main Entry: [1]prej?u?dice
Pronunciation: 'pre-j&-d&s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin praejudicium previous judgment, damage, from prae- + judicium judgment ?more at JUDICIAL
Date: 13th century
1 : injury or damage resulting from some judgment or action of another in disregard of one's rights; especially : detriment to one's legal rights or claims
2 a (1) : preconceived judgment or opinion (2) : an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge b : an instance of such judgment or opinion c : an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, a group, a race, or their supposed characteristics
I know you will cling to definition one, but if we read a bit further into definition #2 (2) it says without JUST GROUNDS or before sufficient knowledge. IF they did make the JOKE she has both. The terrorist acts I listed above coupled with a very poor sense of humor is more than enough justification to do what she did.
If we contiunue to part (c) of the definition it says an irrational attitude of hostility. It is in no way shape or form IRRATIONAL to want to protect ourselves our country or our families given the acts of terrorism committed against our country.
Profiling in this instance is not Racist nor is it Prejudiced.
PEACE TO ALL