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G-R87 · 16-01-2008, 08:02 PM

Here's a First hand Example of Racial Profiling.

My Cousin was arrested a few months back for 'Suspition of Burgarlary'. He is Black. The Police kept him in custardy over night until the actual criminal was caught and arrested. The criminal was white. How do you think that makes us feel?

They arrested my cousin simply because they assumed that a crime of this nature 'must be a black person'. They did not have a description of the criminal but automatically assumed that my cousin was responsible because of his racial profile. The sickening thing was that there was no compensation for their false accusations and not even an apology.

Why is it acceptable to do this? They had NO reason to believe My cousin was involved, and yet this crime occured and they arrest a Black person because of their presumtions. How is this attitude in any way acceptable?

Jager, I know that you agree with Racial Profiling, but wouldn't it offend you if you were stereotyped or victimised because of your ethnicity/race. I presume that you are an Italian so here's an example: (remember, Purely Hypethetical)

What if I were to racially profile you and assume that you are involved in organised crime/mafia? Wouldn;t you be offended?

This is the case with all racial profiling. Some of it is ridiculous...but it happens.

The issue is much deeper. It affects all walks of life. I often get asked questions about Basketball and Hiphop because I happen to be Black, why should people assume that I am involved in theses activities?

Do you see why Racial profiling is deeply offensive at times?

16-01-2008, 08:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
G-R87 TS Member Favourite Team: Leeds United A.F.C. G-R87 is Offline Mood: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: England Posts: 513 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: 491 Country:	Here's a First hand Example of Racial Profiling. My Cousin was arrested a few months back for 'Suspition of Burgarlary'. He is Black. The Police kept him in custardy over night until the actual criminal was caught and arrested. The criminal was white. How do you think that makes us feel? They arrested my cousin simply because they assumed that a crime of this nature 'must be a black person'. They did not have a description of the criminal but automatically assumed that my cousin was responsible because of his racial profile. The sickening thing was that there was no compensation for their false accusations and not even an apology. Why is it acceptable to do this? They had NO reason to believe My cousin was involved, and yet this crime occured and they arrest a Black person because of their presumtions. How is this attitude in any way acceptable? Jager, I know that you agree with Racial Profiling, but wouldn't it offend you if you were stereotyped or victimised because of your ethnicity/race. I presume that you are an Italian so here's an example: (remember, Purely Hypethetical) What if I were to racially profile you and assume that you are involved in organised crime/mafia? Wouldn;t you be offended? This is the case with all racial profiling. Some of it is ridiculous...but it happens. The issue is much deeper. It affects all walks of life. I often get asked questions about Basketball and Hiphop because I happen to be Black, why should people assume that I am involved in theses activities? Do you see why Racial profiling is deeply offensive at times? Last edited by G-R87 : 16-01-2008 at 08:05 PM.