Racism? I was just wondering...

[mleaman@sccoast.net (Mark Leaman)]

I have been watching this controversy about the remarks made by WF, and I
cannot help but ask those who take offense:

A) When did the remarks suddenly encompass all blacks? I don't see that in
there anywhere. In fact, the comment was quite specific.

B) Why is it that a derogatory black accent sends people up the wall, while
a Southern one (remember, I'm in the South) just gets laughs? Should I be
offended too? Personally, I don't see why...it's not ME they're imitating.
There ARE people who speak and act like that. 

C) Doesn't Eddie Murphy (etc.) goof on certain black accents and behavior?
Is that OK because he's black? Isn't that attitude sort of racist in itself?

D) Is PC-ness going to do away with humor as we know it?

E) Isn't being oversensitive as bad or worse than being insensitive?

I was just wondering...


                   Cheers                   ML

"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity."  L. Long