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posted on 22/7/16

Songs probably best for you really.

No idea where you get this tripe from on Black American history.

Probably the back of a match box.

posted on 22/7/16

Another comment that is a bit daft from earlier on this thead is that 'America inherently racist'.

Is it? This is a country with a larger white population than black, but has voted in a Black President for the last two terms.

What I will say is that America is well behind the UK in racial tolerance. And also there are areas in the USA that are very racist still.

posted on 22/7/16

Digby

Has anyone actually addressed your point from about 5 hours ago.

posted on 22/7/16

they almost did but then all went of on tangents over % of population when my whole point was the medias lack of full coverage on police has contributed to tensions. which is has to both extremes.

the police are poorly trained, if they are so fearful for their life they should not be out on the streets and definitely not with a gun

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 13 hours, 11 minutes ago
Just so that some of you numbnuts who have no idea about the USA other than what you see in the papers, here is a bit of perspective.

A lot of racism is not caused by white people. There is, for example, a TV channel called BET. This is Black Entertainment Channel.

Imagine what would happen if there was a White Entertainment Channel.
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VC, if you considered it carefully, you would understand why BET was made.

Same with Motown back then. Just around the same time black people had to use separate toilets and got the right to vote in some states.

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 5 hours, 32 minutes ago
they almost did but then all went of on tangents over % of population when my whole point was the medias lack of full coverage on police has contributed to tensions. which is has to both extremes.

the police are poorly trained, if they are so fearful for their life they should not be out on the streets and definitely not with a gun
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Im not fully up to speed with what the argument is but if white people are also getting killed unlawfully by the police then they need to bring it up.

But the issue is black ppl being killed by the police, simple. Its wrong and it needs to be addressed and stopped, no ifs or buts

I'll give you an anology, someone is raising awareness about HIV and you're saying why arent you doing anything about Cancer it kills more people.

posted on 22/7/16

comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 36 seconds ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 5 hours, 32 minutes ago
they almost did but then all went of on tangents over % of population when my whole point was the medias lack of full coverage on police has contributed to tensions. which is has to both extremes.

the police are poorly trained, if they are so fearful for their life they should not be out on the streets and definitely not with a gun
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Im not fully up to speed with what the argument is but if white people are also getting killed unlawfully by the police then they need to bring it up.

But the issue is black ppl being killed by the police, simple. Its wrong and it needs to be addressed and stopped, no ifs or buts

I'll give you an anology, someone is raising awareness about HIV and you're saying why arent you doing anything about Cancer it kills more people.


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Spot on, it is nonsense and is an attempt to justify the killings.

The US has laws, policemen cannot be judge, jury and executioner and there is more than enough evidence of systemic racism in the american justice system.

The killing of unarmed suspects is wrong, period. Trying to deflect from that means you are part of the problem and not the solution.

You are 5 times more likely to be shot by the police in the US if you are black, you are also morel likely to receive a higher sentence for the same crime.

We cannot have separate laws for people because of skin pigmentation.

posted on 22/7/16

HUNTING / ManUtdDevil, it really is as simple as that. I really can't understand the "arguments" being presented here...

posted on 22/7/16

comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 49 minutes ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 5 hours, 32 minutes ago
they almost did but then all went of on tangents over % of population when my whole point was the medias lack of full coverage on police has contributed to tensions. which is has to both extremes.

the police are poorly trained, if they are so fearful for their life they should not be out on the streets and definitely not with a gun
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Im not fully up to speed with what the argument is but if white people are also getting killed unlawfully by the police then they need to bring it up.

But the issue is black ppl being killed by the police, simple. Its wrong and it needs to be addressed and stopped, no ifs or buts

I'll give you an anology, someone is raising awareness about HIV and you're saying why arent you doing anything about Cancer it kills more people.


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My point has been why the major news does not cover it as much if at all?

posted on 22/7/16

The killing of unarmed suspects is wrong, period. Trying to deflect from that means you are part of the problem and not the solution.

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Exactly, that's been my entire point

posted on 22/7/16

Because white people in power being five times less likely to shoot white people is not news. Obviously.

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 30 seconds ago
Because white people in power being five times less likely to shoot white people is not news. Obviously.
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But the figures show more whites are shot.

All should be reported, all are equal not just those who it their story. All are equal, no matter if its a minority or not there is no excuse for police taking a life of someone unarmed

posted on 22/7/16

I'm sure they are reported but as it's FIVE TIMES less likely for no discernable reason it's not deemed a systematic reason.

Please stop writing more white people are shot. It's offensive to maths.

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 31 seconds ago
I'm sure they are reported but as it's FIVE TIMES less likely for no discernable reason it's not deemed a systematic reason.

Please stop writing more white people are shot. It's offensive to maths.
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But they are... Have a google.

You have misunderstood what others are saying.

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 27 seconds ago
comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 30 seconds ago
Because white people in power being five times less likely to shoot white people is not news. Obviously.
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But the figures show more whites are shot.

All should be reported, all are equal not just those who it their story. All are equal, no matter if its a minority or not there is no excuse for police taking a life of someone unarmed
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You really think that the media are choosing to ignore white ppl being killed by police?

So if white ppl started marching/protesting about being killed by the police, the media would ignore it

If ppl recorded and shared video clips of innocent white ppl being killed by the police, the media would ignore it.

Is that really want you're trying to say?

posted on 22/7/16


https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/21/police-kill-more-whites-than-blacks-but-minority-d/&ved=0ahUKEwisxcukx4bOAhVsKsAKHVttCTYQFggbMAA&usg=AFQjCNH9MwcpcDeHD89DU5R5iaxwPiAxhg&sig2=YfLVSQvM5KYocXidAbDehw

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 0 seconds ago
comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 31 seconds ago
I'm sure they are reported but as it's FIVE TIMES less likely for no discernable reason it's not deemed a systematic reason.

Please stop writing more white people are shot. It's offensive to maths.
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But they are... Have a google.

You have misunderstood what others are saying.
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Lets see how if you're being honest/ignorant/oblivious

Who race commits the most crimes in America based on numbers?

posted on 22/7/16

comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 27 seconds ago
comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 30 seconds ago
Because white people in power being five times less likely to shoot white people is not news. Obviously.
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But the figures show more whites are shot.

All should be reported, all are equal not just those who it their story. All are equal, no matter if its a minority or not there is no excuse for police taking a life of someone unarmed
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You really think that the media are choosing to ignore white ppl being killed by police?

So if white ppl started marching/protesting about being killed by the police, the media would ignore it

If ppl recorded and shared video clips of innocent white ppl being killed by the police, the media would ignore it.

Is that really want you're trying to say?

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http://www.teenvogue.com/story/dylan-noble-fresno-teen-shot-killed-police-video-released

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 27 seconds ago
comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 30 seconds ago
Because white people in power being five times less likely to shoot white people is not news. Obviously.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

But the figures show more whites are shot.

All should be reported, all are equal not just those who it their story. All are equal, no matter if its a minority or not there is no excuse for police taking a life of someone unarmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------
You really think that the media are choosing to ignore white ppl being killed by police?

So if white ppl started marching/protesting about being killed by the police, the media would ignore it

If ppl recorded and shared video clips of innocent white ppl being killed by the police, the media would ignore it.

Is that really want you're trying to say?

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http://www.teenvogue.com/story/dylan-noble-fresno-teen-shot-killed-police-video-released
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But i thought the media ignored white ppl being killed by cops?

posted on 22/7/16

comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 0 seconds ago
comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 31 seconds ago
I'm sure they are reported but as it's FIVE TIMES less likely for no discernable reason it's not deemed a systematic reason.

Please stop writing more white people are shot. It's offensive to maths.
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But they are... Have a google.

You have misunderstood what others are saying.
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Lets see how if you're being honest/ignorant/oblivious

Who race commits the most crimes in America based on numbers?
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Most probably whites but i haven't seen the figures.

Completely off topic from what i was saying though

posted on 22/7/16

comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 27 seconds ago
comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 30 seconds ago
Because white people in power being five times less likely to shoot white people is not news. Obviously.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

But the figures show more whites are shot.

All should be reported, all are equal not just those who it their story. All are equal, no matter if its a minority or not there is no excuse for police taking a life of someone unarmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------
You really think that the media are choosing to ignore white ppl being killed by police?

So if white ppl started marching/protesting about being killed by the police, the media would ignore it

If ppl recorded and shared video clips of innocent white ppl being killed by the police, the media would ignore it.

Is that really want you're trying to say?

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http://www.teenvogue.com/story/dylan-noble-fresno-teen-shot-killed-police-video-released
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But i thought the media ignored white ppl being killed by cops?
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It only came out as his parents fought for it, while other stories do instantly, his did not, its very sad.

posted on 22/7/16

Sigh.

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by HUNTING FOR GLORY (U16317)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 27 seconds ago
comment by Broben Hood - I'm a football manager but don't manage anyone (U6374)
posted 30 seconds ago
Because white people in power being five times less likely to shoot white people is not news. Obviously.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

But the figures show more whites are shot.

All should be reported, all are equal not just those who it their story. All are equal, no matter if its a minority or not there is no excuse for police taking a life of someone unarmed
----------------------------------------------------------------------
You really think that the media are choosing to ignore white ppl being killed by police?

So if white ppl started marching/protesting about being killed by the police, the media would ignore it

If ppl recorded and shared video clips of innocent white ppl being killed by the police, the media would ignore it.

Is that really want you're trying to say?

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http://www.teenvogue.com/story/dylan-noble-fresno-teen-shot-killed-police-video-released
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But i thought the media ignored white ppl being killed by cops?
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It only came out as his parents fought for it, while other stories do instantly, his did not, its very sad.

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Not true, i saw that video at least a week ago, immediately after the black guy was killed(the 1 where the girlfriend was recording)

posted on 22/7/16

This is going round in circles so im off

posted on 22/7/16

comment by Sir Digby (U6039)
posted 3 minutes ago
This is going round in circles so im off
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Probably for the best, cos you clearly dont see the problem unless its white ppl being killed

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