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Geek.
As I expected, that picture of a geek does not represent me at all, nor does it represent my peers. But again, it's a stereotype. I would see this picture instead a nerd, aka a socially awkward individual who communicates with technology better instead of words.
Subconscious racism them. I'll freely admit that I would be more likely to convict someone who looked lower class of a crime than I would be someone who looked upper class. This hold true for a large amount of people. This isn't something that you may even realize is happening but it does happen.
I'm sory but that simply doesn't seem reason enough to convict so many minorities.
I'm sory but that simply doesn't seem reason enough to convict so many minorities.
It isn't but it happens. Society is largely to blame because if you're expected to something negative or bad then why not do it?
It isn't but it happens. Society is largely to blame because if you're expected to something negative or bad then why not do it?
I think if I was on a jury then that pressure would really weigh in on me. I would look at all the evidence to see if the man was guilty which is what I believe people are convicted on.
Besides there must be evidence against them or they probably would not have been arrested in the first place.
Subconscious racism them. I'll freely admit that I would be more likely to convict someone who looked lower class of a crime than I would be someone who looked upper class. This hold true for a large amount of people. This isn't something that you may even realize is happening but it does happen.
I enjoy being one of the people who forms opinions of people solely based on the way they act. I don't care what your skin color is, or what stereotype people say you fit in, I will decide if you are good or bad or whatever based on how you as an individual act.
Besides there must be evidence against them or they probably would not have been arrested in the first place.
I'm not saying the didn't it I'm saying that the odds of them getting arrested and convicted for the crime is much higher than the odds of, say, a white man.
I'm not saying the didn't it I'm saying that the odds of them getting arrested and convicted for the crime is much higher than the odds of, say, a white man.
I would say that depends on the arresting officer.
I'm not saying the didn't it I'm saying that the odds of them getting arrested and convicted for the crime is much higher than the odds of, say, a white man.
Perhaps it is but what I am seeing now is that minorities are more likely to be arrested and convicted of a crime. I don't care how much a person is racist when they don't even realize it if there is enough evedince against a man then he will go to prison. All that it shows me is that minorities go to prison more often and there is evedince to convict them of a crime.
I would say that depends on the arresting officer.
I'll say it again an officer is more likely to canvas a slum than an upscale neighborhood just because the crime rate will probably be higher; thus, it's easier for a crime a richer citizen to go un-noticed than is a crime of a poorer citizen.
I enjoy being one of the people who forms opinions of people solely based on the way they act.
Knowing that you do subconsciously judge others is a great way to consciously make sure you don't. If you truly don't more power to you if not than you may miss it when you do judge someone based on the color of their skin.
I'll say it again an officer is more likely to canvas a slum than an upscale neighborhood just because the crime rate will probably be higher; thus, it's easier for a crime a richer citizen to go un-noticed than is a crime of a poorer citizen.
They probably wouldn't expect a rich person to commit a crime.
Knowing that you do subconsciously judge others is a great way to consciously make sure you don't. If you truly don't more power to you if not than you may miss it when you do judge someone based on the color of their skin.
Once again if there is no evidence against them then they would not go to prison and if there is then it doesn't matter how unkowingly racist you are they are going to go to jail anyway.
I'll say it again an officer is more likely to canvas a slum than an upscale neighborhood just because the crime rate will probably be higher; thus, it's easier for a crime a richer citizen to go un-noticed than is a crime of a poorer citizen.
I was talking about cops being racist, as in they are more likely to arrest someone of a different race.
They probably wouldn't expect a rich person to commit a crime.
Exactly! This is my point!
Once again if there is no evidence against them then they would not go to prison and if there is then it doesn't matter how unkowingly racist you are they are going to go to jail anyway.
There's a big grey are between no evidence and absolute evidence I'm just saying I'm glad I'm white because on a scale of 1-10 (1 being the least evidence) I could probably have 7 worth of evidence and get away easier than a minority with less evidence. As my past link cited minorities are more likely to get harsher penalties for crimes than whites.
I was talking about cops being racist, as in they are more likely to arrest someone of a different race.
Yeah a racist cop would but there aren't that many.
Exactly! This is my point!
Then we are all in agreement on this point.
Anyway I got to go so someone else pretend to be a racist or something to keep the debate going.
Usually because of the difference in cultures, education and economic reasons. Low education and poverty tends to lead to crime.
Subjective racism on minorities may be involved, but I don't really think it's as big a factor as those above.
Stereotyping =/= racism.
Racism is when you think a race is superior to the other, but a lot of people do not like it of you tell them they perpetuate their race's stereotype. That can earn you an asswhooping if you say that to someone who's just itching for a fight a.k.a "asshole".
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Yeah a racist cop would but there aren't that many.
I've met many and heard of more. Although I live in an area where cops are corrupt and regularly do what they want.
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