Racial Profiling?
Is it really that simple?18 total reviews
Comment from Rosalyne
Hi, Lancellot.
You've written a good article showing racial profiling and labels that are placed on others. Your dialogue is good, hard hitting and honest. Sadly, people do judge and label others. I really like your reference to the purple and green skin. You'd hope that this kind of stigma and labeling is a thing of the past. How sad it still exists today. Great story.
Bye
Rosalyne :)
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Hi, Lancellot.
You've written a good article showing racial profiling and labels that are placed on others. Your dialogue is good, hard hitting and honest. Sadly, people do judge and label others. I really like your reference to the purple and green skin. You'd hope that this kind of stigma and labeling is a thing of the past. How sad it still exists today. Great story.
Bye
Rosalyne :)
Comment Written 18-May-2014
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Thank you very much.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Great little moral tale here, lancellot. Straight, and to the point. Speaking of points, I could see both guys sides in this dispute, it has to be extremely aggravating to be followed around like an applecart to a jackass. on the other hand, it was good to see that Sam got his point across, and Malik was a wise enough guy to see where he was coming from.
I would think it would be pretty fun to work in the same office as you, Lance. Probably never a dull moment, huh, LOL?
Good work, my friend!
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Great little moral tale here, lancellot. Straight, and to the point. Speaking of points, I could see both guys sides in this dispute, it has to be extremely aggravating to be followed around like an applecart to a jackass. on the other hand, it was good to see that Sam got his point across, and Malik was a wise enough guy to see where he was coming from.
I would think it would be pretty fun to work in the same office as you, Lance. Probably never a dull moment, huh, LOL?
Good work, my friend!
Comment Written 18-May-2014
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Thank you very much, Dean. We do have great debates and discussions. It makes the day fun.
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You're very welcome, Lance.
Comment from judiverse
Great way of describing the situation, and definitely 6 stars! You do a fine job of showing Malik's resentment. Because he thinks Sam is following him he assumes Sam is a racist who thinks he might steal something. Malik also shows his awareness of Sam's racial identity by wondering what his name actually is. Interesting that the two don't end up in an actual fight. Sam's remark about all the men who have tried to rob him being black seems to strike a chord. Just enough details about the two men and the store setting. Glad they were able to talk through their differences. judi
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Great way of describing the situation, and definitely 6 stars! You do a fine job of showing Malik's resentment. Because he thinks Sam is following him he assumes Sam is a racist who thinks he might steal something. Malik also shows his awareness of Sam's racial identity by wondering what his name actually is. Interesting that the two don't end up in an actual fight. Sam's remark about all the men who have tried to rob him being black seems to strike a chord. Just enough details about the two men and the store setting. Glad they were able to talk through their differences. judi
Comment Written 18-May-2014
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Thank you very much, Judi. I really appreciate the great review and sixer.
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You're so welcome. judi
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You're so welcome. judi
Comment from a.w.brooks
I wish that this didn't go on but we both know that it does. I feel in this day in age that we just need to not judge until we have a reason to like I tell everyone I will trust you until you give me a reason not to. Thanks for the read and happy writing.
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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I wish that this didn't go on but we both know that it does. I feel in this day in age that we just need to not judge until we have a reason to like I tell everyone I will trust you until you give me a reason not to. Thanks for the read and happy writing.
Comment Written 18-May-2014
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Thank you very much. I wish the same thing.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Excellent piece. It's not racist... it's smart. Statistics are what they are, after all. The probably IS greater, and to deny that, is just plain stupid and naive.
>>The tag on his shirt read, Sam, but with
Remove the first comma before SAM.
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Excellent piece. It's not racist... it's smart. Statistics are what they are, after all. The probably IS greater, and to deny that, is just plain stupid and naive.
>>The tag on his shirt read, Sam, but with
Remove the first comma before SAM.
Comment Written 18-May-2014
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Thank you very much, Phyllis. Good catch, I will remove that comma.
Comment from Michaelk
Absolutely excellent! I have never seen racisim stated more straightforward and eloquently. I think this story should be read every time a racist issue comes up. It gives the reader a lot to think about. Spectacular job.
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Absolutely excellent! I have never seen racisim stated more straightforward and eloquently. I think this story should be read every time a racist issue comes up. It gives the reader a lot to think about. Spectacular job.
Comment Written 18-May-2014
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Thank you very much. I wish more people could be open and honest about in the media, but there are too many forces at work.
Comment from surrender
A well written piece. The conversation comes to a logical conclusion. The dialogues are natural, not forced and seemed to flow well. A well concieved and well presented story from a real life observation.
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reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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A well written piece. The conversation comes to a logical conclusion. The dialogues are natural, not forced and seemed to flow well. A well concieved and well presented story from a real life observation.
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Comment Written 18-May-2014
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Thank you very much.
Comment from mfowler
Racial profiling is a reality. It's bad enough when it is individual in intent, as outlined in this clever vignette between the black teen and Indian store manager. When it's endemic in systems such as policing, injustice reigns. I researched the topic in an Australian context between police and African youth. I got a real shock with what I found. I thought this small slice of life played out so well in this story, was an excellent way of bringing the issues front and centered. Well written on every level.
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reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Racial profiling is a reality. It's bad enough when it is individual in intent, as outlined in this clever vignette between the black teen and Indian store manager. When it's endemic in systems such as policing, injustice reigns. I researched the topic in an Australian context between police and African youth. I got a real shock with what I found. I thought this small slice of life played out so well in this story, was an excellent way of bringing the issues front and centered. Well written on every level.
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Comment Written 18-May-2014
reply by the author on 19-May-2014
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Thank you very much.