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News & ArtsFriday, January 18, 2013
Economy Porn for White Supremacists
Posted by Charles Mudede on Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 7:48 AM
Without a context, you will only see black people...
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Good Morning Charles,
I used to live in Oak Park, Illinois on the border of Chicago's West Side (Austin Neighborhood?) about 20+ years ago. I believe the neighborhood (in Chicago) was overwhelmingly African-American. There used to be a fast food shop that served delicious sausages, hot dogs, roast beef sandwiches etc. that I frequented. I recall the owners being Asian-Americans. And yes, the establishment had a security turnstile for transactions. I, like everyone else had to wait in a queue for my food. I merely deduced that it was that way because it must have been a too frequent victim of robbery or other crime.
Alas, it (this type of security for business establishments) is still pervasive in some neighborhoods in America. However, it is also important to note some establishments like a jewelry store or a bookstore that I frequented as well, The Abraham Lincoln Bookshop have security (they buzz their customers inside) apparatus because of the rare books or documents they sell. The neighborhood doesn't matter. The establishment knows to secure itself because of the contents.
Look, I understand this video to be most unfortunate and for me repellant. I'm really not sure why ANYONE needs to film this. But, some businesses in some areas of America must resort to this type of security. At least, this is better a gun behind the counter.
I used to live in Oak Park, Illinois on the border of Chicago's West Side (Austin Neighborhood?) about 20+ years ago. I believe the neighborhood (in Chicago) was overwhelmingly African-American. There used to be a fast food shop that served delicious sausages, hot dogs, roast beef sandwiches etc. that I frequented. I recall the owners being Asian-Americans. And yes, the establishment had a security turnstile for transactions. I, like everyone else had to wait in a queue for my food. I merely deduced that it was that way because it must have been a too frequent victim of robbery or other crime.
Alas, it (this type of security for business establishments) is still pervasive in some neighborhoods in America. However, it is also important to note some establishments like a jewelry store or a bookstore that I frequented as well, The Abraham Lincoln Bookshop have security (they buzz their customers inside) apparatus because of the rare books or documents they sell. The neighborhood doesn't matter. The establishment knows to secure itself because of the contents.
Look, I understand this video to be most unfortunate and for me repellant. I'm really not sure why ANYONE needs to film this. But, some businesses in some areas of America must resort to this type of security. At least, this is better a gun behind the counter.
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How about some praise for the business owners, seeing a new market, understanding their customers needs, wants and habits and catering and profiting from them? Those folks are the good thing to take away. If course, the owners are probably Korean.
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Why would white supremacist want to watch black people.
Also a better title is, "Your tax dollars at work."
Also a better title is, "Your tax dollars at work."
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Charles,
I was in Alaska for a little while and just taking a break from SLOG in general after the election. I've written a few missives since. I trust you're well and a Happy New Year to you.
I was in Alaska for a little while and just taking a break from SLOG in general after the election. I've written a few missives since. I trust you're well and a Happy New Year to you.
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So is the fact that I only saw black people the result of you not providing any context, or is it because there were only black people in the video?
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