Have Mixer Themes Gone Too Far??

[James]

The media shapes the story. Stories like this are fun in a sense. You can generate outrage but no one really got hurt.

In the grand scheme of things this is not serious. Compare it to something real: Rape, Murder, War or even a mugging.

General civil rights violations would still be serious. This isnt the same.

But compared to that this is like Chilis having a cinco de mayo party and people showing up with the same costumes. Its human interest not a real story.

My personal experience is that most people dont care. The people that do care are usually either politically motivated or have some bad experience that makes it emotional for them.

In which case take a mental deep breath. Making a non issue into a serious issue just for something to talk about is . .. well . .. silly.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by James

In which case take a mental deep breath. Making a non issue into a serious issue just for something to talk about is . .. well . .. silly.

I'll say something I don't often say. I agree with the TFM commentator. If these groups are so upset, throw a white people cheese and Franzia party. Dress up in cardigans and skinny jeans. Maybe jorts.

Sure, I'll always counsel my own groups to avoid parties which might offend someone even if I think that person being offended is ridiculous. I do it because it's simply not worth the effort of having to engage in defensive PR when some group writes a letter to the editor or something.