Convicted School Shooter Escapes Prison, Wields Pitchfork, Captured Without Shooting

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This has nothing to do with anything. Guess what? We don't have institutionalized slavery in the US. Nobody alive has experienced this. Being a descendant of slaves or not doesn't matter these days and it doesn't excuse people breaking the law whoever they are (cops or civilians).

This reminds me of a Family Guy joke.

Slave owner: "Alright, slavery has been abolished. So it looks like you're free to go now. We cool?" *extends a fist bump*

The segregative power structures and discrimination doesn't just disappear when one race enslaves an entire other race, or systematically eradicates or proselytizes an entire culture of people over generations and generations. You fail to understand how these social dynamics are going to influence people and their actions.
 
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You could have been a slave. How would you have liked that?

My ancestors were predominantly Irish...and a great many were enslaved. If you doubt it, Google "Irish enslavement" or if you're too lazy I'll post some links for you.

Should I be asking for reparations?
 
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My ancestors were predominantly Irish...and a great many were enslaved. If you doubt it, Google "Irish enslavement" or if you're too lazy I'll post some links for you.

Should I be asking for reparations?

If you can prove you are a direct descendant of a slave in America, yes.
 
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It is astonishingly concerning the FPD has released zero information to the public, and also admitting to the fact a weapon discharge report was never even filed by officer Wilson regarding the Michael Brown case.

What information were you looking for? It's my understanding the officer's side of those story has been presented...as well as forensics involving the shooting. What exactly were you looking for?
 
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If you can prove you are a direct descendant of a slave in America, yes.

Lol how many blacks do you think could do that?

It's a silly idea...no one has enslaved me, I'm not asking for anything.

How would you even pay that out? If one slave has 40 descendants living in the U S do they all split his payout? Do they all get a sum equal to the worth of his work?
 
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What information were you looking for? It's my understanding the officer's side of those story has been presented...as well as forensics involving the shooting. What exactly were you looking for?

For one, a weapon discharge report to officially document what happened. Not a "story".
 
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Lol how many blacks do you think could do that?

It's a silly idea...no one has enslaved me, I'm not asking for anything.

How would you even pay that out? If one slave has 40 descendants living in the U S do they all split his payout? Do they all get a sum equal to the worth of his work?

Yes- and should people whose families weren't even around in the US during slavery have to pay reparations to anyone?
 
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Yes- and should people whose families weren't even around in the US during slavery have to pay reparations to anyone?

Just consider it a down payment on all that white privilege you've been benefiting from all these years lol.
 
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Lol how many blacks do you think could do that?

I know many that can, however I imagine it might be challenging for many.

It's a silly idea...no one has enslaved me, I'm not asking for anything.

But if your descendants were enslaved, you might not have the same advantageous life you have today.

How would you even pay that out? If one slave has 40 descendants living in the U S do they all split his payout? Do they all get a sum equal to the worth of his work?

I imagine an income tax cut would be appropriate.
 
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I know many that can, however I imagine it might be challenging for many.



But if your descendants were enslaved, you might not have the same advantageous life you have today.



I imagine an income tax cut would be appropriate.

And if they don't pay any income tax?

Sorry, but I grew up in a very poor city that was predominantly black...and when I think back, i sure don't remember it being all that advantageous being white. To be honest, I experienced a lot of racism just for being white. I could tell you some stories about it, but I'd much rather hear about all the advantages you think I've had for being white.

Please, I could use a laugh.
 
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There is plenty of racism in the USA; while not systemic, white male privilege still does exist.

as long as there are people like you who throw the phrase around like parade candy we can pretend it exists.

It is astonishingly concerning the FPD has released zero information to the public, and also admitting to the fact a weapon discharge report was never even filed by officer Wilson regarding the Michael Brown case.

GRAND JURY. I don't expect any reports to be coming out short of a ruling from them.

And if they don't pay any income tax?

Sorry, but I grew up in a very poor city that was predominantly black...and when I think back, i sure don't remember it being all that advantageous being white. To be honest, I experienced a lot of racism just for being white. I could tell you some stories about it, but I'd much rather hear about all the advantages you think I've had for being white.

Please, I could use a laugh.

We're white. We can't possibly be victims of discrimination. That's just ludicrous. We had things handed to us on a silver platter and oh, the racism *I* experienced in Detroit was probably my own fault, ya know, for being white. And then I made it worse because I LEFT THE CITY!

Yeah, I could use a good laugh too.
 
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And if they don't pay any income tax?

Well, if they're not working, then why give reparations?

Sorry, but I grew up in a very poor city that was predominantly black...and when I think back, i sure don't remember it being all that advantageous being white. To be honest, I experienced a lot of racism just for being white. I could tell you some stories about it, but I'd much rather hear about all the advantages you think I've had for being white.

Please, I could use a laugh.

It's very typical for people with white privilege to deny the fact they do have it, even if they can't perceive it.
 
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as long as there are people like you who throw the phrase around like parade candy we can pretend it exists.

White male privilege does exist.



GRAND JURY. I don't expect any reports to be coming out short of a ruling from them.

A weapons discharge report was never made according to the FPD, something that is SOP in all departments when a firearm is discharged.



We're white. We can't possibly be victims of discrimination. That's just ludicrous. We had things handed to us on a silver platter and oh, the racism *I* experienced in Detroit was probably my own fault, ya know, for being white. And then I made it worse because I LEFT THE CITY!

Yeah, I could use a good laugh too.

Oh yes I'm sure your life has been significantly impacted by racism to the point it has influenced your opportunities and living situation.

Yes that did make me laugh.
 
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as long as there are people like you who throw the phrase around like parade candy we can pretend it exists.



GRAND JURY. I don't expect any reports to be coming out short of a ruling from them.



We're white. We can't possibly be victims of discrimination. That's just ludicrous. We had things handed to us on a silver platter and oh, the racism *I* experienced in Detroit was probably my own fault, ya know, for being white. And then I made it worse because I LEFT THE CITY!

Yeah, I could use a good laugh too.

Oh man...Detroit... I can only imagine. I don't understand why some people don't realize there are places in this nation they cannot go because they're white...and no other reason. You tell them that and they think, "Well as long as I project an air of confidence... and I'm respectful of anyone I encounter...I won't have any problems." This just isn't the case though. There are multiple neighborhoods where I grew up where if you were white and you stumbled into one you had better...
A. Be heavily armed.
B. Know someone who lives there.
C. Have your running shoes on.
And realize that none of those things will guarantee your safety.
 
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