"African-American" is just political correctness run amok. Even president Obama, if described using this form of newspeak, might be called a "Kenyan-English-American". Ridiculous! \
Actually, if you believe that all of humanity originated out of Africa, then everyone living in America today is an African-American.
I've actually always found the term derogatory as it assumes that every person who is black is from Africa. They could be from Haiti. Now, if you say that all Haitians originally came from Africa, see the paragraph above.
Sorry for a non-Apple related comment to an article on a non-Apple related event that happened to occur at an Apple store. And btw, I never said the guy shouldn't go down for what he did. I'm merely stating a broader statement about violence in general. 1/13 of the American population will go to prison at one time in their lives. That is a sad state of affairs, that's all I'm saying. I don't think 1/13 should be in prison. Other countries are is a similarly bad situation too. Things are not always what they seem. I've said my "peace"
Why? Somebody might remember seeing an individual wearing those clothes near the crime scene on the day in question (4 days ago) and remember something else, eg a car the individual used.
Or somebody might recognize the individual because they've got a neighbour who dressed like that 4 days ago.
What's actually funny about that. Well not funny, but I suppose more enlightening about that is this: I was flicking through the channels (not that I watch much TV) one day and Oprah was on. They were talking about this very thing, so before the show started they faked a situation outside in the cue (queue). Some stole a purse and ran and jumped into a van which drove away. It was interesting to see that the majority or people who were asked got all the colors completely wrong. And not only wrong, but they got the guy's hair color wrong and his height. Most everything. It was funny to see practically nobody described the guy even near his description. So in that sense I do see the point in people laughing at the whole thing 4 days later. But to be fair, someone might know the guy, so it would help in that sort of case.
he's talking about absolving the criminal of any blame for his actions. It wasn't his fault, it was our fault. It wasn't the fault of Black America that they rejected education and family solidity as being "white" qualities because of misplaced anger over slavery, it was our fault, because we live in the country where slavery existed and are the same color as the slave owners.
it is the typical mindset of a person who hasn't a clue.
This is far from a debate and from religion. There was longterm speculation but with DNA testing the patterns of human migration and species are quite clear, even in these early stages.
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I agree, I always mark other and put Human on forms.
Race: Human
Sex: Yes, please!
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What's actually funny about that. Well not funny, but I suppose more enlightening about that is this: I was flicking through the channels (not that I watch much TV) one day and Oprah was on. They were talking about this very thing, so before the show started they faked a situation outside in the cue (queue). Some stole a purse and ran and jumped into a van which drove away. It was interesting to see that the majority or people who were asked got all the colors completely wrong. And not only wrong, but they got the guy's hair color wrong and his height. Most everything. It was funny to see practically nobody described the guy even near his description. So in that sense I do see the point in people laughing at the whole thing 4 days later. But to be fair, someone might know the guy, so it would help in that sort of case.
Did they add up what everyone noticed combined and determine what the most common elements of each category were? If so, were those accurate?
right, it's never the fault of the person who chose to pull the trigger, it's all our fault as a society that we didn't recognize this young gentleman was a poet and a scholar. \
"It's a fair cop, but society's to blame."
"All right, we'll arrest them too."
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If anyone asks, I'm racist against martians. Can't stand the buggers, or their music.
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African American is PC for "black", regardless of anything else.
Kinda curious what PC Americans call black people from England (or anywhere else for that matter).
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for Americans to not be informed that the term should only apply to certain black Americans.
PS: Since it’s scientific fact that race does not exist I look forward when we no long use such terminology to define someone as belonging to a race.
"African-American" is just political correctness run amok. Even president Obama, if described using this form of newspeak, might be called a "Kenyan-English-American". Ridiculous!
Actually, if you believe that all of humanity originated out of Africa, then everyone living in America today is an African-American.
I've actually always found the term derogatory as it assumes that every person who is black is from Africa. They could be from Haiti. Now, if you say that all Haitians originally came from Africa, see the paragraph above.
Just because you spell a word a certain way doesn't mean your necessarily from a certain area. I mean I use British English and I'm an American.
So, you are just trying to fool all of us.
Also what does Philly have to do with anything wasn't this in DC?
I was just giving my own experience here.
Actually, if you believe that all of humanity originated out of Africa, then everyone living in America today is an African-American.
Next... the religious debate
Since it?s scientific fact that race does not exist I look forward when we no long use such terminology to define someone as belonging to a race.
I agree, I always mark other and put Human on forms.
Why? Somebody might remember seeing an individual wearing those clothes near the crime scene on the day in question (4 days ago) and remember something else, eg a car the individual used.
Or somebody might recognize the individual because they've got a neighbour who dressed like that 4 days ago.
What's actually funny about that. Well not funny, but I suppose more enlightening about that is this: I was flicking through the channels (not that I watch much TV) one day and Oprah was on. They were talking about this very thing, so before the show started they faked a situation outside in the cue (queue). Some stole a purse and ran and jumped into a van which drove away. It was interesting to see that the majority or people who were asked got all the colors completely wrong. And not only wrong, but they got the guy's hair color wrong and his height. Most everything. It was funny to see practically nobody described the guy even near his description. So in that sense I do see the point in people laughing at the whole thing 4 days later. But to be fair, someone might know the guy, so it would help in that sort of case.
wtf are you talking about
he's talking about absolving the criminal of any blame for his actions. It wasn't his fault, it was our fault. It wasn't the fault of Black America that they rejected education and family solidity as being "white" qualities because of misplaced anger over slavery, it was our fault, because we live in the country where slavery existed and are the same color as the slave owners.
it is the typical mindset of a person who hasn't a clue.
Next... the religious debate
This is far from a debate and from religion. There was longterm speculation but with DNA testing the patterns of human migration and species are quite clear, even in these early stages.
I agree, I always mark other and put Human on forms.
Race: Human
Sex: Yes, please!
What's actually funny about that. Well not funny, but I suppose more enlightening about that is this: I was flicking through the channels (not that I watch much TV) one day and Oprah was on. They were talking about this very thing, so before the show started they faked a situation outside in the cue (queue). Some stole a purse and ran and jumped into a van which drove away. It was interesting to see that the majority or people who were asked got all the colors completely wrong. And not only wrong, but they got the guy's hair color wrong and his height. Most everything. It was funny to see practically nobody described the guy even near his description. So in that sense I do see the point in people laughing at the whole thing 4 days later. But to be fair, someone might know the guy, so it would help in that sort of case.
Did they add up what everyone noticed combined and determine what the most common elements of each category were? If so, were those accurate?
Damn, those glossy screens sure get people worked up sometimes...
"I didn't mean to shoot her, the reflection was in my eyes!!!"
I agree, I always mark other and put Human on forms.
lol, I always put "Earthan."
If anyone asks, I'm racist against martians. Can't stand the buggers, or their music.
This is very true, he could be from anywhere. could be a black man from austria or sweden. might be a poet or scholar on an academic visa.
sweden, sure! you are such a joker.
lol, I always put "Earthan."
If anyone asks, I'm racist against martians. Can't stand the buggers, or their music.
1) I think xenist or xenophobe would be more apropos.
2) Ender will kill the Buggers so there is nothing to worry about.
3) I hope they never make the movie unless they use computer animation for the whole thing like Final Fantasy.
It always makes me laugh when they post what clothes the person was wearing at the time when it is now 4 days later.
Poor woman...
PS: Since it?s scientific fact that race does not exist I look forward when we no long use such terminology to define someone as belonging to a race.
It's a scientific fact that not all sciences deal with facts.
Back to topic. Can we place that camera a little higher?
right, it's never the fault of the person who chose to pull the trigger, it's all our fault as a society that we didn't recognize this young gentleman was a poet and a scholar.
"It's a fair cop, but society's to blame."
"All right, we'll arrest them too."
If anyone asks, I'm racist against martians. Can't stand the buggers, or their music.
Me too! Fat, miserable Martian bastards.
Your comment is even less Apple related. I seriously doubt this guy is a misunderstood genius.
Maybe he was there for an interview to be a Genius and the interview didn't go well.