I agree with MysticCat and Drolefille.
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Originally Posted by Ghostwriter
Jesse Jackson stated at one time that he feels afraid he might be robbed when approached by black men on a dark street. That is his feeling and it is his concern. I am pretty sure he is not bigoted towards black youth due to this feeling. Some may think that these feelings might be irrational but they are apparently real to him. Hypothetically, if Jesse Jackson had worked for NPR and made this same statement today would his firing have been justified?
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Jesse Jackson is a Black male making a statement about young Black males.
Not the same thing at all.