News Election spurs 'hundreds' of race threats, crimes

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The discussion highlights a surge in racially charged incidents following Barack Obama's election, with reports of cross burnings, threats, and vandalism across the U.S. Many participants express concern over the persistence of racism, attributing it to cultural teachings and parental influence. While some argue that the reported incidents may be sensationalized, others emphasize that any expression of racism is unacceptable and indicative of deeper societal issues. The Southern Poverty Law Center notes an increase in hate crimes, but some participants question the significance of these numbers in the broader context of the U.S. population. Overall, the conversation reflects a troubling acknowledgment of ongoing racism and the challenges of overcoming it in American society.
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russ_watters said:
What's interesting?
You don't find it interesting that Jews appear to be targeted at a greater rate than Muslims?
 
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Christian Science Monitor article on racially motivated expressions:
After Obama's win, white backlash festers in US
The election of a black president triggered at least 200 hate-related incidents, a watchdog group finds.
By Patrik Jonsson | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor

from the November 17, 2008 edition
Atlanta - In rural Georgia, a group of high-schoolers gets a visit from the Secret Service after posting "inappropriate" comments about President-elect Barack Obama on the Web. In Raleigh, N.C., four college students admit to spraying race-tinged graffiti in a pedestrian tunnel after the election. On Nov. 6, a cross burns on the lawn of a biracial couple in Apolacon Township, Pa.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1117/p03s01-uspo.html
 
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I guess the comments referenced during the election by Carville about the "T between Pittsburgh and Philly" being "Alabama in between" wasn't so far off the mark.

Apolacon Twnshp, site of the cross burning, is in the Eastern part of the T north of Scranton.
 
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Gokul43201 said:
You don't find it interesting that Jews appear to be targeted at a greater rate than Muslims?

i have a hard time believing it. it could be that jews are just better about filing complaints.
 
  • #35
Moonbear said:
... Why the double standard? Either you give everyone a pass on it, or you prosecute them all for the same crime. If you make special rules for some candidates based on the color of their skin, then you are being racist. ...
Yes. Or, as Justice Roberts wrote, "The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race"
 

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