iciclepenis t1_jdl0s7i wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:04 AM

Reply to comment by Elizasol in Cops seek crook behind string of antisemitic vandalism in Forest Hills and Rego Park by Jigamanpimpc

The person in the article committed hate crimes. The people you knew were openly racist. What can I do with this information?

Elizasol t1_jdl1r4n wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:13 AM

.. This is nyc, if you live here long enough you will see hate crimes being committed. I've seen guys use racial slurs against asian or hispanic store clerks or vendors and then destroy some things in their store or display or physically threaten them. You can guess what they all had in common

This doesn't even take into account all the terrible racist things that happen in nyc schools I've seen growing up.

No one is asking you to do anything, it's not like you have the power to. But don't pretend that the conversation you guys are having on racism in this country is honest, it's not. One side hates black people and the other side refuses to acknowledge that black people are probably the most racist group of people in the country.

naelisio t1_jdno6zm wrote on March 25, 2023 at 7:32 PM

As opposed to the people that shoot people in grocery stores for the color of their skin?

Elizasol t1_jdnop9h wrote on March 25, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Who are the people who shoot people in grocery stores? Genuinely don't know what you're referencing

naelisio t1_jdnqyd2 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 7:52 PM

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Buffalo_shooting

Elizasol t1_jdnrf5v wrote on March 25, 2023 at 7:56 PM

So a shooting in Buffalo invalidates what I said?

Like most people, I haven't met any mass shooters yet

iciclepenis t1_jdm1fg0 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 12:03 PM

An honest conversation I would have about people being violent, destructive, and racist is how to implement positive change. I don't personally believe black people are the most concerning group in NYC or the US. Whether they are or are not I'd push to improve education, anti-racist policies, and encourage diversity and inclusion. These would benefit any person, group, or community.