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In reply to the discussion: Thug is the new Nigg**!! [View all]fadedrose
(10,044 posts)of any color who either committed petty crimes or harassed people as they were walking by...no serious crimes that would make them criminals.
Probably since the President no longer works in Chicago in poor neighborhoods he's not on to the new use of the word. I hope that's the case, otherwise I am very disappointed in him.
The damage done in Baltimore wasn't so much as criminal as it was rage. When they've gotten their justice, I bet they make amends to the people who were hurt during the riots... a lot of good people there, and many have been accused of having switchblades long enough.
And like one of the youths said, when they were peaceful, nobody paid attention. After the damage was done, everybody finally paid attention. I hope the cops don't get off easy. Maybe they have no prior record of brutality, etc., but that means they weren't scrutinized as much as the blacks just walking on the street.