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A six-year-old child cowers tearfully in her school's office. She knows she is in serious trouble for uttering a 'bad' word. Her fear is compounded by confusion.
Could you get anymore theatrical...
Could your child be branded a racist next?
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 10:39 AM
BlackRedLittleDevil, on 05 November 2009 - 02:02 PM, said:
Why is being called "blacky" offensive but calling your classmate "white" not offensive in the same manner? Is it because of the "y" on the end?
The tone the word was said in was meant to be for it to be insulting. It's not so much about words but the context in which they are used. It's the same way black people, (myself included) and some of my white friends use the word nigg-a as a friendly term, but if the word nigge-r was used it would be totally diffrent
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 02:31 PM
Lottie, on 05 November 2009 - 02:29 PM, said:
Could you get anymore theatrical...
I was thinking the same thing when I read this....dramatic much Whoever wrote this arrticle was clearly biased in favor of the injustice they felt the child suffered, and I guess rightfully so
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 02:33 PM
preacherman76, on 05 November 2009 - 04:16 PM, said:
Insulting, probably. Racist? For a 3rd grader? No.
The 3rd grader was the girl that caught the beatdown for calling me blacky
.......this child was only six, so most likely in kindergarten or 1st Grade which makes it even more absurd 
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 02:34 PM
Lottie, on 05 November 2009 - 10:29 AM, said:
Could you get anymore theatrical...
What do expect from the Daily fail. A paper that supported Hitler, admitted to racism and is well known for making up lies to suit its agenda.
Though it is right the child is too young to be held to that level of responsibility.
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 03:15 PM
preacherman76, on 05 November 2009 - 03:06 PM, said:
If there was police involved, I dont think its dramtic at all.
They weren't and the Mail is renowned for being full of rubbish and lies.
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 03:22 PM
Mattshark, on 05 November 2009 - 11:15 AM, said:
They weren't and the Mail is renowned for being full of rubbish and lies.
Not directly, but its reported and filed, and Im sure they make the child aware of it. I couldnt say whether or not the paper is ligit, but forgive me if I give them the BOTD over your opinion.
Some things are true, even if you dont believe them.
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 03:26 PM
preacherman76, on 05 November 2009 - 03:22 PM, said:
Not directly, but its reported and filed, and Im sure they make the child aware of it. I couldnt say whether or not the paper is ligit, but forgive me if I give them the BOTD over your opinion.
The only mention of the police is that it says she assured the police will not come and take her away. Basically, you are making things up in your own head.
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