(August 30, 2015 at 7:51 pm)Mr.wizard Wrote:(August 30, 2015 at 7:49 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I think Shi made a valid point in the OP regarding double standards. I think it would be an interesting and worthwhile discussion to have, if we can all just take a step back, look past some of politically incorrect lingo, and assess the actual point being made. :-)
I think this is an important thing we need to talk about, but people tend to shy away from talking about it due to fear of being politically incorrect or hurting someone's feelings.
What is the double standard?
You'd have to ask him to be sure, but from what I gather, he's saying there's a double standard between how whites are able to show their objection to (perceived) racism verses how blacks are able to show their objection to (perceived) racism. Referring back to the events of Baltimore, mobs destroyed the homes, businesses, and private property of people who had nothing to do with what happened to Michael Brown. If white people did the same thing due to the shooting of those reporters, the general public would be a lot less forgiving.
....I think that's what he's saying, and he can correct me if I got it wrong.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
