Arrested for racist remark

Tulip · 03-20-2010, 03:55 PM

A 16 yr. old boy was arrested for telling black people to leave Walmart over the store's intercom. Now, I don't condone racism but isn't it a bit harsh to arrest someone for such a racist remark?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Teen-c...72312.html?x=0

wolf · 03-20-2010, 05:17 PM

One of the cow orkers was chortling over this the other day.

I wondered if anyone obeyed.

lumberjim · 03-20-2010, 09:12 PM

i've always wanted to pick up an intercom in a store like Walmart.....I just never knew what to say.

I'm pretty sure it would NOT have occurred to me to order all the black folks to leave the store.

Maybe, I'd announce that in honor of Michael Jackson's recent visit, all boys pants are half off......

tw · 03-20-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

One of the cow orkers was chortling over this the other day.

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Winters said she hopes the boy will get counseling and be educated about sensitivity so he can understand the consequences of his actions.

So how is counseling conducted? What type of professional gets the job of reforming this 16 year old? And what is the counselor's objective – what is the treatment? What exactly would a counselor do with such a patient?

xoxoxoBruce · 03-20-2010, 11:54 PM

WTF? Why are walmart intercoms available to the public?

Trilby · 03-21-2010, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

...Maybe, I'd announce that in honor of Michael Jackson's recent visit, all boys pants are half off......

That'd be pretty funny.

DanaC · 03-21-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tulip

A 16 yr. old boy was arrested for telling black people to leave Walmart over the store's intercom. Now, I don't condone racism but isn't it a bit harsh to arrest someone for such a racist remark?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Teen-c...72312.html?x=0

As long as any potential penalty isn't ridiculously over the top, I think it's entirely appropriate for someone to be arrested for making a remark like that in that particular context. It's not like he was stood chatting to his friend and made a racist remark: it was over a store address system. I doubt he'd get much more than a metaphorical slap on the wrist, but he'd certainly be arrested and charged over here.

Interesting that it's the latest in a series of incidents at that particular store, none of which were reported to the police.

wolf · 03-21-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tw

So how is counseling conducted? What type of professional gets the job of reforming this 16 year old? And what is the counselor's objective – what is the treatment? What exactly would a counselor do with such a patient?

The kid will probably get 20 hours of Diversity and Sensitivity Training, which amounts to being lectured on "How White People, Especially White Males are the Devil," followed by community service, and strong encouragement to seek a black girlfriend.

Pete Zicato · 03-21-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tw

So how is counseling conducted? What type of professional gets the job of reforming this 16 year old? And what is the counselor's objective – what is the treatment? What exactly would a counselor do with such a patient?

What - you haven't seen clockwork orange?

Shawnee123 · 03-21-2010, 01:17 PM

Ahhh, for the old days, when we would get on a store's intercom (easy to do at Ontario or Rinks or the like) and we would only page Mike Hunt.

Trilby · 03-21-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Ahhh, for the old days, when we would get on a store's intercom (easy to do at Ontario or Rinks or the like) and we would only page Mike Hunt.

Twat? I cunt hear you! I have an ear infucktion!

tw · 03-21-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

The kid will probably get 20 hours of Diversity and Sensitivity Training,

Is there any reason to believe that treatment is effective? Any numbers for effectiveness?

Crimson Ghost · 03-22-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Twat? I cunt hear you! I have an ear infucktion!

Can you finger it out?

Crimson Ghost · 03-22-2010, 01:12 AM

First 'Jersey Shore'.
Then the broad who wants to be 1,000 pounds.
Now this.

I gotta move....

Pie · 03-22-2010, 08:04 AM

Yeah, I'm glad I left...

03-20-2010, 03:55 PM	#1
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Arrested for racist remark A 16 yr. old boy was arrested for telling black people to leave Walmart over the store's intercom. Now, I don't condone racism but isn't it a bit harsh to arrest someone for such a racist remark? http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Teen-c...72312.html?x=0

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wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	One of the cow orkers was chortling over this the other day. I wondered if anyone obeyed. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i've always wanted to pick up an intercom in a store like Walmart.....I just never knew what to say. I'm pretty sure it would NOT have occurred to me to order all the black folks to leave the store. Maybe, I'd announce that in honor of Michael Jackson's recent visit, all boys pants are half off...... __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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03-21-2010, 01:17 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Ahhh, for the old days, when we would get on a store's intercom (easy to do at Ontario or Rinks or the like) and we would only page Mike Hunt. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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