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Skittles

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4. as a white gal who is not afraid of black folk

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Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:07 AM

Aug 2016

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I've heard it myself, remarks from neighbors......it is indeed very disturbing

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These cops are tired of white people getting freaked out by their black neighbors [View all] MrScorpio Aug 2016 OP

Oh gods. The stupid, it burns and burns. Hekate Aug 2016 #1

The stupid racism malaise Aug 2016 #5

Exactly. That one. Hekate Aug 2016 #25

That's true, they do need to vent about the White Fear and how it's screwing up their jobs. BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2016 #106

I met someone who honestly thought it was against the law for black people to be out at night. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2016 #2

There are far too many Americans BumRushDaShow Aug 2016 #3

Far too many white Americans applaud police brutality against minorities. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2016 #33

That's usually the tome of posts from P&S SwankyXomb Aug 2016 #69

Yep, the ones who self-segregate. They'll never learn about anyone but people who . . . brush Aug 2016 #101

In southern "Sundown towns" it was "against the law" for black people to be in the town tblue37 Aug 2016 #6

Is Indiana a northern or southern state? FrodosPet Aug 2016 #7

Indiana has a terrible history with this. Raissa Aug 2016 #11

The Klan used to run Indiana FuzzyRabbit Aug 2016 #54

That was definitely not just a southern thing oberliner Aug 2016 #9

Most sundown towns were in the Midwest/Great Lakes region. N/t gollygee Aug 2016 #49

There are still Sundown Towns in existence all across America. I can see how someone could Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #67

In 1866 Louisiana, it was. Welcome to black codes! Feeling the Bern Aug 2016 #98

as a white gal who is not afraid of black folk Skittles Aug 2016 #4

ditto BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2016 #107

I'd love to know where the fear comes from. raven mad Aug 2016 #8

This is not fear. Mariana Aug 2016 #21

I'm sorry if I misunderstood - because I was raised raven mad Aug 2016 #24

It's not fear. It's hate. Violent crimes are typically committed intra-racially not interracially... Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #63

Not piling on, but it is hate. Think for a minute about the behavior of someone who jtuck004 Aug 2016 #103

I'm confident that the racists and/or co-conspirators in this neighborhood Baitball Blogger Aug 2016 #10

maybe fining people who call in false reports is possible? Make the bigots pay. KittyWampus Aug 2016 #12

Sounds like a good idea. But then what if it works ass backwards as things sometimes do. lonestarnot Aug 2016 #100

I wish they could do that... BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2016 #108

No.....the police should file an actual report. An actual report that documents the asshattery msanthrope Aug 2016 #116

Someone said it on 4chan (oops I mean reddit), it must be true. Taitertots Aug 2016 #13

The Black community call it Walking While Black...it's been going on for sometime.. HipChick Aug 2016 #14

OK. Then you should have no problem finding data to support your claims Taitertots Aug 2016 #15

I assume you are not a POC HipChick Aug 2016 #16

Because those who need "proof" seem to live in a perfect community where everyone knows their place. haele Aug 2016 #22

Prove your claims or rational people will just ignore you Taitertots Aug 2016 #26

Seems denial for its own sake is just as irrational. LanternWaste Aug 2016 #28

You should ask your Black friends their opinion. nt msanthrope Aug 2016 #110

Correction - Friend in the 3rd grade on the school bus for a week JustAnotherGen Aug 2016 #111

You see where I'm going with this. nt msanthrope Aug 2016 #112

Yep - and this woman has a really interesting posting history at DU JustAnotherGen Aug 2016 #117

I see no reason to even try to convince posters like that . White denial of racism is their problem Person 2713 Aug 2016 #30

The Bias Against Black Bodies ronnie624 Aug 2016 #19

Did you read the articles? Taitertots Aug 2016 #32

Biased attitudes are the cause of biased behavior. ronnie624 Aug 2016 #38

The IAT shows that whites are more biased against Asians Taitertots Aug 2016 #39

So if there is bias against Asians, there is none against African Americans? ronnie624 Aug 2016 #41

Let's look at your statement. Taitertots Aug 2016 #79

It demonstrates bias against blacks in favor of whites, ronnie624 Aug 2016 #91

Oh For Fuck Sakes Glassunion Aug 2016 #23

Do you honestly think a handful of anecdotes means something? Taitertots Aug 2016 #27

Again... For Fuck Sakes. Glassunion Aug 2016 #29

Don't try to reason with that one awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #92

Case in point. You are one of those who will DENY that this happens to BLACK PEOPLE Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Aug 2016 #58

Okay, that's enough. Iggo Aug 2016 #59

You sound like a true racist. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #74

I strongly suggest a college course ismnotwasm Aug 2016 #104

You forgot 12 year-old Tamir Rice - playing in the park with a toy gun. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #73

DU would run out of ink if I listed everyone... Glassunion Aug 2016 #75

You got that right. ;) Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #76

Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Freddie Gray, Oscar Grant, Medgar Evers, Martin Luther King Feeling the Bern Aug 2016 #99

Glad you asked... Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #72

Keep waiting. No one is about to try to prove documented history to you. brush Aug 2016 #102

And just who would be compiling all this data? The Police Depts? Fla Dem Aug 2016 #118

What do you gain by minimizing the OP? Brickbat Aug 2016 #17

Some people refuse to admit that racism exists. KMOD Aug 2016 #20

There were links included in the article. KMOD Aug 2016 #18

This is exactly what happened to the grandfather visiting from India. tblue37 Aug 2016 #31

I guess that if white people aren't aware of it, then it must not have happened. MrScorpio Aug 2016 #37

If you have no evidence, then rational people will ignore you Taitertots Aug 2016 #43

If you act irrational people will ignore you. Rex Aug 2016 #47

Do you think you come across as rational? Nt gollygee Aug 2016 #50

You don't seem very rational, considering the claims have been substantiated... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #51

No one is obligated to prove their reality to you MrScorpio Aug 2016 #52

I am truly amazed in this day and age on DU HipChick Aug 2016 #53

I've been here long enough to not be that surprised MrScorpio Aug 2016 #55

Very much appreciated.. HipChick Aug 2016 #56

I agree get the red out Aug 2016 #62

There is no "black reality". We all share the same reality. Taitertots Aug 2016 #61

What the fuck is this shit right here. Brickbat Aug 2016 #66

It is racism, that's what it is Cal Carpenter Aug 2016 #71

Are you arguing semantics... TeeYiYi Aug 2016 #77

So, black people don't exist as black people alone, simply by your determination MrScorpio Aug 2016 #78

What a mighty diatribe against opinions that bear no resemblance to my opinions Taitertots Aug 2016 #80

Actually I've been hearing opinions like yours for quite some time MrScorpio Aug 2016 #83

"Like yours". I've listened to you and you've ignored everything I've posted Taitertots Aug 2016 #87

Actually all of your responses are not unexpected MrScorpio Aug 2016 #90

Ah, the reverse racism red herring awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #94

Your post could be the most ironic I've seen on DU muriel_volestrangler Aug 2016 #113

I didn't know there were white people oblivious to day to day life in society. Rex Aug 2016 #48

Not all white people awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author Rex Aug 2016 #46

So just chalk it up as "anecdotal" and move on ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2016 #57

Who is going to collect data on this? IronLionZion Aug 2016 #96

"Stop and Frisk" data BumRushDaShow Aug 2016 #114

Epic kick Blue_Tires Aug 2016 #34

There are DUers who will DENY, DENY, DENY that this happens to us black people. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #35

Right here on this thread REP Aug 2016 #42

Yep. I see that. Thanks so much for speaking up and out! Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #64

I am white, I KNOW it happens, GreenEyedLefty Aug 2016 #60

I know. It's so frustrating. But thanks so much for speaking truthfully and for being an ally. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #65

I'm not one of those people. I've seen it myself. Repeatedly. Thegonagle Aug 2016 #85

blame teevee gnewz, & mostly fux gnewz. fear = ratings. pansypoo53219 Aug 2016 #40

I would love to buy sf7 a drink, sounds like my kind of cop. Rex Aug 2016 #44

A few months ago I was doing yard work. Ace Rothstein Aug 2016 #45

Aside from the blatant racism/paranoia Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2016 #68

Personal story about one of my 9-1-1 calls. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #70

Involving the cops over matters that solve themselves is never good MrScorpio Aug 2016 #81

The dispatcher seemed determined to make the matter more serious... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #82

Bingo! nt MrScorpio Aug 2016 #84

I would be curious if there's been a shift of focus over the years... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #86

You can see this shift... MrScorpio Aug 2016 #88

Yep. n/t Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #89

Good for these cops! IronLionZion Aug 2016 #95

Dem scary blek men ur gonna atick mah fambily. Help, help! Eyes a skurred white pursin Feeling the Bern Aug 2016 #97

As my brother would say trixie Aug 2016 #105

goodness, that's painful! I feel for people called on over and over for no dang reason. Divine Discontent Aug 2016 #109

Why is it this country lives in so much fear? roamer65 Aug 2016 #115