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Elspode · 06-17-2003, 01:27 PM

I have a difficult time stooping to that level, I guess...I am not a prejudiced person, and have only noted the ethnicity of this particular individual as it seems to be pertinent to his behavior, which is what I would loosely categorize as "gangsta-oriented", as it is a resonably widely disseminated stereotype at this point.

I don't think being an asshole is a racial issue. I think being an asshole means just that, and race really doesn't enter into it. And yes, Syc, I know you are being over the top on purpose, and it is okay. I just don't want anyone to think that I'm some sort of a toothless throwback to the days of Jim Crow.

I didn't mind throwing in the threats I did the first time, though...I mean, I am older, I do have more money than he or his family has and can pay more and better lawyers, and it is highly likely that a court of law would take the word of a thirty year resident of Grandview over some punk kid who just moved in with his Grandma a year or so ago.

It isn't the kid's fault that he comes from scum, but it is damn sure his fault that he chooses to perpetuate the lineage.

Oh, yeah...one more thing. If I burned a popsicle stick cross on his porch, made KKK threats or showed a noose, you can bet I'd find my ass up on federal civil rights violation charges a hell of lot faster than that kid would find himself in trouble for duking my boy.

06-17-2003, 01:27 PM	#45
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I have a difficult time stooping to that level, I guess...I am not a prejudiced person, and have only noted the ethnicity of this particular individual as it seems to be pertinent to his behavior, which is what I would loosely categorize as "gangsta-oriented", as it is a resonably widely disseminated stereotype at this point. I don't think being an asshole is a racial issue. I think being an asshole means just that, and race really doesn't enter into it. And yes, Syc, I know you are being over the top on purpose, and it is okay. I just don't want anyone to think that I'm some sort of a toothless throwback to the days of Jim Crow. I didn't mind throwing in the threats I did the first time, though...I mean, I am older, I do have more money than he or his family has and can pay more and better lawyers, and it is highly likely that a court of law would take the word of a thirty year resident of Grandview over some punk kid who just moved in with his Grandma a year or so ago. It isn't the kid's fault that he comes from scum, but it is damn sure his fault that he chooses to perpetuate the lineage. Oh, yeah...one more thing. If I burned a popsicle stick cross on his porch, made KKK threats or showed a noose, you can bet I'd find my ass up on federal civil rights violation charges a hell of lot faster than that kid would find himself in trouble for duking my boy. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog Last edited by Elspode; 06-17-2003 at 01:29 PM.