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I wish white people could feel what it's like to be black

Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:33 pm
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
61606 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:33 pm
To clarify, I'm not writing this post implying that all black people have some sort of suffering or live an underprivileged life, or that their situation is any more special than any other person. Please do not misinterpret this as another angry black person ranting about racism.

However, as a black person, I can vouch for the entire African-American community by saying that there is a universal discrimination that all blacks face simply by the color of their skin, regardless of their shade, economic situation, background, etc. Black males, in particular, have it even worse as they are immediately profiled as a threat or a criminal, simply because a large percentage of our race are actually criminals or "dangerous" people.

It's interesting though. A large percentage of the white community are serial killers, mass murderers, drug addicts, which are far worse than the common thief, yet the majority of people, upon seeing a white teenager down the street, would feel perfectly safe. But if it is a black male, it's suddenly a situation of danger.

In addition to that, those who frequent the "n word" on the Internet, yet never say it in real life - why? If someone who does that can answer that question, please do, I find that so amusing. It's almost like a secret indulgence, like when you're young and you curse at your parents under your breath, yet never have the balls to actually say it to their face. The amount of times I've been called the "n word" on the internet on Reddit by someone who is most likely white and half my size (6"2, 220 pound male) is baffling, but also very funny to me.

But to get to the bulk of this rant, I wish there was a way to physically project an entire black person's life, so that everyone could literally understand why being called a "n word" or being a victim of racial profiling is so insulting. I can't even bottle my anger - it's 2015. I understand that racism will never be eliminated, even when we eventually all become the same shade due to cultural diffusion, but why the frick do people think that they are superior to anyone else? I just don't understand where this egocentric and narcissistic view came from! I can't even explain all of my thoughts because they're too jumbled to make any sense, but I hope someone gets my drift.
Just venting.
Posted by Ingeniero
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2013
23636 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:33 pm to
I ain't reading all that

ETA: I read all that. You can go frick yourself

ETA2: Oh this is a troll. In that case, you're right. I wish i could experience being black. I've always wanted to be able to dunk a basketball.
This post was edited on 10/26/15 at 10:46 pm
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:35 pm to
I don't get it. A 2 year old reddit thread?
Posted by Royal
God's Country
Member since Apr 2009
1051 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:35 pm to
There are black people on Reddit?
Posted by LSUsmartass
Scompton
Member since Sep 2004
82755 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:36 pm to
Goddammit you've convinced me, who do I make the check out to?
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
68469 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:36 pm to

Just here to say you have very nice grammar and syntax. Is your great aunt Maya Angelou?
Posted by Mie2cents
the round part of earth
Member since Dec 2012
3462 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:36 pm to
Me too. I need a free cell phone from the govt. Mine just broke.
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
59050 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:37 pm to
Posted by LSU Tiger Jason
Member since Nov 2005
1177 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:37 pm to
I've been treated a lot worse than any black person I know. I never gave a frick what people said to me or thought of me. I worked hard and earned my professional degree

So frick you and your fricking shite
Posted by chRxis
None of your fricking business
Member since Feb 2008
28272 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:37 pm to
wait, you are black?? all this time....
Posted by SPEEDY
2005 Tiger Smack Poster of the Year
Member since Dec 2003
88388 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:38 pm to
Aint reading all that
This post was edited on 9/29/20 at 5:23 pm
Posted by Spock's Eyebrow
Member since May 2012
12300 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:38 pm to
I'll be Leonard Fournette for a day if that'll help.
Posted by Flipadelphia
Member since Dec 2009
671 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:38 pm to
Posted by REG861
Ocelot, Iowa
Member since Oct 2011
38388 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:38 pm to
quote:

A large percentage of the white community are serial killers, mass murderers




GFY
Posted by ClientNumber9
Member since Feb 2009
10212 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:38 pm to
You make up 12% of the population but responsible for almost 75% of shootings in this country. And yet when I profile against a black male between the ages of 17-35, you blame me? Get your shite together.
Posted by Hickok
Htown
Member since Jan 2013
2987 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:39 pm to
From all white people: We apologize

quote:

"n word"

I hear it in all rap music, but never country. I think in order to bridge the gap we should use it in rap and country, hell we could even swing it into some t-swift and that would be a hit.
Posted by CajunAlum Tiger Fan
The Great State of Louisiana
Member since Jan 2008
8057 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:39 pm to
quote:

A large percentage of the white community are serial killers, mass murderers, drug addicts,


You lost all credibility here.

Eta: eleventy billion pages
This post was edited on 10/26/15 at 10:42 pm
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
135044 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:39 pm to
quote:

Black males, in particular, have it even worse as they are immediately profiled as a threat or a criminal, simply because a large percentage of our race are actually criminals or "dangerous" people.


Well...that's sort of the point of profiling...isn't it?

And a well dressed, well spoken black male isn't arousing suspicion.

quote:

A large percentage of the white community are serial killers, mass murderers, drug addicts




And also untrue.
This post was edited on 10/26/15 at 10:43 pm
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
80857 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:39 pm to
quote:

Black males, in particular, have it even worse as they are immediately profiled as a threat or a criminal, simply because a large percentage of our race are actually criminals or "dangerous" people.


Blame that large percentage, not those who react from an intrinsic sense of self preservation.

Posted by The Ostrich
Member since May 2009
2758 posts
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:39 pm to
quote:

A large percentage of the white community are serial killers, mass murderers, drug addicts

ummmmmmmm no
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