REALLY??

How is you hypothetical "young black man" dressed? Is he wearing a hoodie, holding up his pants with his belt at his crotch? If that is the case, I would be suspicious of him myself - just as I would be suspicious of a young white man, a young hispanic, a young asian, a young indian . . .

If your hypothetical "young black man" is wearing a suit and tie, or even is wearing decent casual dress, he will not be treated any differently than a white, hispanic, asian, or indian similarly attired.

If you want to dress like a thug expect to be treated as a thug by those who don't personally know you.

You have no 'right' to expect absolute acceptance other than by how you present yourself.

BTW - I'd feel the same way if a 'door to door petitioner' came to my door dressed like a motorcycle gangster, or a methhead - regardless of color.

You people need to start taking Martin Luther King's advice = Treat a person by the content of his character, not by the color of his skin.'

Present yourself as a thug = be prepared to be treated as a thug.

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Posted by Scrowe

Louisiana

Member since Mar 2010

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Posted on 12/22/14 at 8:47 am to ChineseBandit58

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Present yourself as a thug = be prepared to be treated as a thug.

Too many times this is falsely claimed as being racist. I would love to see how people would deal with a white guy in prison attire vs a black guy in prison attire going door to door. It would probably be touted as good judgement when calling the police on the white guy and racist when calling the police on the black guy.

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Posted by baybeefeetz

Member since Sep 2009

31662 posts

Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:18 am to ChineseBandit58

Going door to door is suspicious in and of itself nowadays if you ask me.

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Posted by mikelowery1911

Baton Rouge

Member since Nov 2009

896 posts

Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:39 am to ChineseBandit58

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How is you hypothetical "young black man" dressed? Is he wearing a hoodie, holding up his pants with his belt at his crotch? If that is the case, I would be suspicious of him myself - just as I would be suspicious of a young white man, a young hispanic, a young asian, a young indian . . . If your hypothetical "young black man" is wearing a suit and tie, or even is wearing decent casual dress, he will not be treated any differently than a white, hispanic, asian, or indian similarly attired. If you want to dress like a thug expect to be treated as a thug by those who don't personally know you. You have no 'right' to expect absolute acceptance other than by how you present yourself.

I have been dressed in slacks and a polo and boat shoes and messenger bag and had the police called on me in a similar situation. The officer actually pulled his gun on me. Scariest moment of my life.

Before you try to stereotype me. Both my parents were cops. My father retired from law enforcement. I grew up with cops of all colors as my parents friends. I am not anti law enforcement.

I am speaking from life experiences. The mayor was 100% right for what he told his son.

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Posted by mmcgrath

Indianapolis

Member since Feb 2010

35491 posts

Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:41 am to ChineseBandit58

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You people need to start taking Martin Luther King's advice = Treat a person by the content of his character, not by the color of his skin.'

Present yourself as a thug = be prepared to be treated as a thug.