Shaq--A Racist?

[starang21]

Originally posted by DeltAlum



In the case of Shaq and his alleged remarks...who cares? This is sports.

When he runs for Senate Majority Leader, I'll worry about it.

who cares? why not ask an asian person before you run your mouth. i'm asian, i sure as hell was offended. i'm sure if you said the same thing to an asian person...you'd quickly find a foot in your ass. what the hell does sport have to do with ignorance. i really don't care if anyone (directed at the general public)in here faced racism when they were little kids, i've faced it too. thats not NOW. and what the hell does YOUR childhood memories and bad experiences have to do with HIS ignorance? that doesn't make it any less hurtful. i've been called chink, jap, even spic before by people who said it was just "joking." after i retaliated, they didn't think i was kidding around.

[Imthechamp]

Yeah, cuz violence is the answer, huh?

[DeltAlum]

Originally posted by starang21


who cares? why not ask an asian person before you run your mouth. i'm asian, i sure as hell was offended. i'm sure if you said the same thing to an asian person...you'd quickly find a foot in your ass. what the hell does sport have to do with ignorance. i really don't care if anyone (directed at the general public)in here faced racism when they were little kids, i've faced it too. thats not NOW. and what the hell does YOUR childhood memories and bad experiences have to do with HIS ignorance? that doesn't make it any less hurtful. i've been called chink, jap, even spic before by people who said it was just "joking." after i retaliated, they didn't think i was kidding around.

When you're ready to discuss OPINIONS as adults, I'll be happy to respond in kind.

By the way, don't make assumptions about who is and/or isn't a minority. You might be surprized at what you don't know.

If you want to rely on catch phrases like run your mouth and foot in other body cavities, make sure the first two are disengaged.

[damasa]

Originally posted by Imthechamp



Anyhow, I don't think any WHITE person should ever make a fuss about double standards or being treated unfairly because blacks are still at a disadvantage, even in this day.

I agree but also disagree. I don't think ANY person should really make a fuss about double standards. There are people of all walks of life that are at a disadvantage because of so many different factors, not just race.

[Rudey]

People sure do project too often, don't they. If someone says that something is offensive and racist, why question it??? He's telling you that HE found it offensive and racist. You are free to feel any damn way you feel, but HE felt that way.

-Rudey

[Shark In Skirt]

Originally posted by Rudey
People sure do project too often, don't they. If someone says that something is offensive and racist, why question it??? He's telling you that HE found it offensive and racist. You are free to feel any damn way you feel, but HE felt that way.

-Rudey

*applause*

XOXO,
Annie.

[starang21]

Originally posted by DeltAlum


When you're ready to discuss OPINIONS as adults, I'll be happy to respond in kind.

By the way, don't make assumptions about who is and/or isn't a minority. You might be surprized at what you don't know.

If you want to rely on catch phrases like run your mouth and foot in other body cavities, make sure the first two are disengaged.

why are you getting offended? i didn't make any assumption on what race you are. you asked who cares....i'm not the only one who blasted you on that comment. i really don't give a damn about what nationality you are, you asked who cares...i do. if someone came up to me and said stuff like that, i'm not going to take it lying down. i guess i care. and if you would actually read my post instead just of my aggressive language, maybe you'd realize what i was saying. it's not hard.

[starang21]

Originally posted by Rudey
People sure do project too often, don't they. If someone says that something is offensive and racist, why question it??? He's telling you that HE found it offensive and racist. You are free to feel any damn way you feel, but HE felt that way.

-Rudey

i guess some people can't really understand that, huh?

[starang21]

Originally posted by Imthechamp
Yeah, cuz violence is the answer, huh?

i'm not even saying all that, but i'm not about to back down from someone who doesn't respect me. hate to say it, but SOMETIMES you need to smack someone in the mouth for them to give you any sort of respect.

starang, I think you need to chill out.

Yeah so I'm Asian too, but I gotta agree with DeltAlum on this one.

Why? Because Shaq's a friggin idiot. This isn't the first time he's acted like a dumbass. Last time I checked, being a dumbass is different from being a racist.

His comments are somewhat similar to the fun we poke at the Japanese tourists here everyday. "Oh there goes that friggin' BOBURA again..." Yes, it's dumb. But should we really bitch about it? If you want to bitch just for the sake of bitching [like some of the posts in this thread], be my guest.

If Shaq one day became the Director of National Homeland Security, then I'd start giving a damn. But for now I won't be wasting my time thinking about it.

[starang21]

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine
starang, I think you need to chill out.

Yeah so I'm Asian too, but I gotta agree with DeltAlum on this one.

Why? Because Shaq's a friggin idiot. This isn't the first time he's acted like a dumbass. Last time I checked, being a dumbass is different from being a racist.

His comments are somewhat similar to the fun we poke at the Japanese tourists here everyday. "Oh there goes that friggin' BOBURA again..." Yes, it's dumb. But should we really bitch about it? If you want to bitch just for the sake of bitching [like some of the posts in this thread], be my guest.

If Shaq one day became the Director of National Homeland Security, then I'd start giving a damn. But for now I won't be wasting my time thinking about it.

no, i'm not going to chill out. i for one was offended at those comments. and if you're going to clown on japanese tourist, fine with me. i really don't care. if a non-asian person came up to me and started saying all that mess to me, and then turns around and says he's joking.....do you really expect me to ignore it? no, i'll set him straight, and tell him i was offended by it. i'm not one of those guys who'll just roll my eyes and ignore it. if you say something that makes me mad, you'll know it then and there. i never called shaq a racist, but people who aren't racist can make racist and ignorant comments at the same time. i'm sure people are going to bitch about this stuff, or else there wouldn't be a forum for it. don't waste your time thinking about it, i really could care less if i'm the only asian person who was offended by it (which i know i'm not).

Originally posted by starang21
i'm sure people are going to bitch about this stuff, or else there wouldn't be a forum for it. don't waste your time thinking about it, i really could care less if i'm the only asian person who was offended by it (which i know i'm not).

There's a difference between bitching and having an intellectual debate. I'm not so sure if you know that.

[starang21]

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine


There's a difference between bitching and having an intellectual debate. I'm not so sure if you know that.

i find it funny that you're actually trying to attack my character instead of my views. i wasn't even making any statements about you personally. but i guess that what happens when children get on the computer. attack people instead of views. that shows your lack of intelligence, maturity as well as argument. i'm saying that i'm offended by his comments and i for one would not take them lying down. i never made any personal comments about you, but you have to take it there? go ahead and roll your eyes....becuase that's the only thing you can do. if you're not going to be offended by what he said, i really don't care. i am offended and will continue to be.

[Shark In Skirt]

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine
starang, I think you need to chill out.

His comments are somewhat similar to the fun we poke at the Japanese tourists here everyday. "Oh there goes that friggin' BOBURA again..." Yes, it's dumb.

Excuse me... I'm sorry, but I have to ask. Are you an idiot? Are you sure you're in college? For what reason do you make fun of Japanese tourists?

Frankly, by the irrationally irate tone of your post, you're not in the position to be telling anyone to "chill out." The other poster stated she was offended, stated her position, and you chose to attack her views.

You stated above that "his comments are somewhat similiar to the fun we poke at Japanese tourists here daily." So that makes you as much of a dumbass as Shaq?

Congratulations.

XOXO,
Annie.

[Dionysus]

WOW

I find it amazing how people blow things out of proportion.