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Originally posted by Cream
My concern is that these rallies will turn violent. I'm glad they're not coming here.
I saw a skin head three years ago, and he was the damn scariest person that I have ever seen in my life. I thought that he would hurt us. 
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Careful with language here . . .
**quick history lesson**
The term "skinhead" does NOT refer to racists, generally - originally, the skinhead movement started with the working class in England during the late 60's/early 70's . . . the movement was based around the notions of peace and equality for all, combatting the racism of the times. The movement was centered primarily around Reggae and Ska music at the time (think the Specials, the Selector, Prince Buster, etc) - this is known as the '2nd wave' of Jamaican ska/reggae music, or the 'Brixton Beat' and included bands like Madness as well. "Skinhead" was nearly synonymous with "rude boy" and the like, and was a multiculture ideal - there were skinheads that were white, black, and anything in between. The point was protection of the blue-collar workers (which had a huge proportion of Jamaican immigrants), and support for egalitarian political action.
The racist archetype of the skinhead is a recent invention, born out of the shaved heads many white supremecist groups sported. These are NOT 'skinheads' - they are assholes. Subtle distinction.
Anyway - I just wanted you all to be careful who you label a 'skinhead' and etc. Groups like SHARP (skinheads against racial prejudice) fight extremely hard against hate groups, but a certain irony exists when these people are in turn discriminated against due to a skinhead stereotype of white supremecists.