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Originally posted by AlphaGam1019
If Yao uttered the equivalent to Shaq, there would be little doubt in my mind that there would be a huge public outcry to have him deported.
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THANK YOU.
The fact that Shaq is black does not excuse him from making comments that are so politically incorrect, they border on racist. Furthermore, I've been reading with dismay other posts on here which seem to excuse Shaq for his comment due to the fact that he's obviously not the brightest crayon in the box.
Making fun of another person's language is ridiculous, ignorant, and downright racist. Maybe Shaq needs to take a look at the fact that this man is leaving his native country, his family, his friends, to a whole new land in which he's made fun of by his other basketball players. He's not even able to keep 100% of his income from basketball.
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Originally posted by DeltAlum
In the case of Shaq and his alleged remarks...who cares? This is sports.
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Okay, DeltAlum... so if another basketball player were to stand up in public, in the media spotlight and call Shaq a n*gger, is that okay? Because you know, its "just sports."
No, its not okay. What also is NOT okay is the double-standard. Nobody can say anything negative about African-American culture (and WOW, does Shaq represent his race well!) but its okay to poke fun at other cultures?
I'm amazed at people's insensitivity, and in DeltAlum's case, downright condonement of racism. You make me so proud to be an American, DeltAlum.
XOXO,
Annie.
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