A public apology

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A public apology

#1 Postby azsnowman » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:02 am

Seems I offened someone before my hard drive crashed....it was in my NUKE 'EM ALL thread, about the Iraqis threating to burn the hostages alive. I called them ragheads, for that, to whom ever I offended, I apologize. Being in the Navy back in the mid 70's, I did a tour of duty in the Middle East, even being a Christian, I quickly grew to become very prejiduce against the people of "some" Middle Eastern decendents and after that article I posted, that came out in me AGAIN!

Once again, sorry to those I offended, I will watch what I say the next time and keep my opinions to myself!

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#2 Postby stormraiser » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:09 am

I understand Dennis. It isn't the majority of people in the middle East that give them a bad name, but the one's that cause trouble cause enough to bring a bad name on all of them.
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#3 Postby Skywatch_NC » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:11 am

Dennis, I find myself...at times...prejudice against the people of "some" Middle Eastern descendents, too...like out in public at a store and seeing men with their wives and the women in their "full" attire. Also a born-again Believer...so you're not by any means the only one, Brother...who by human nature during these times...have to take a second look every now and then while in society.

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#4 Postby Stephanie » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:16 am

We all say things in the heat of the moment that we probably shouldn't have. Ditto what Anthony said.
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#5 Postby stormchazer » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:20 am

I myself have made the same utterances. It proves we are human, especially in the post-9/11 world.
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#6 Postby Stephanie » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:22 am

stormchazer wrote:I myself have made the same utterances. It proves we are human, especially in the post-9/11 world.


Exactly.
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#7 Postby Guest » Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:29 pm

We all know you're a good man and didn't mean to offend anyone. As frustrating as these times are, it's easy to see why you said what you did. You're a good man for apologizing. I really mean that. :)
...Jennifer...
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#8 Postby GalvestonDuck » Mon Apr 12, 2004 8:34 am

stormchazer wrote:I myself have made the same utterances. It proves we are human, especially in the post-9/11 world.


Ditto. Although I try to keep it to myself, I catch myself thinking the term "camel jockey" (usually prefixed with "mf'ing") in anger when I see OBL on the news or when they showed the charred bodies of the dead Americans on the bridge.
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#9 Postby Lindaloo » Mon Apr 12, 2004 8:42 am

"Camel Jockey?" ROFL!!!! That is a first for me.
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#10 Postby j » Mon Apr 12, 2004 8:51 am

I feel inclined to grab the towel, give it a quick tug and send them spinning like a top.

j/k
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#11 Postby GalvestonDuck » Mon Apr 12, 2004 9:03 am

Lindaloo wrote:"Camel Jockey?" ROFL!!!! That is a first for me.


I know, I guess it seems kinda tame, but for me it serves the purpose and it flows when you say it (or think it) along with the MF prefix. And, like Dennis, I don't apply it to all middle easterners either. It's reserved for those jerks over there who torture, kill, and slaughter innocent people.
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#12 Postby WEATHER53 » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:33 pm

Let's put some of this on the lap of who deserves it-the Media. It works both ways and when all the public sees are pictures and reports of the 5% who are dirt bag kidnappers, rapers, torturers, etc; and the 95% that would welcome us with open arms are treated as non existent; then one begins to lump them all into the same category. It is irksome to see them trying to act like desperados while at the same time covering their faces because they are far more chickensh*t cowards than real tough hombres. Try kidnapping a tank to show how tough you are instead of some poor soul unarmed construction worker who is really only trying to help your woebegotten country.
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#13 Postby Lindaloo » Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:17 pm

WEATHER53 wrote:Let's put some of this on the lap of who deserves it-the Media. It works both ways and when all the public sees are pictures and reports of the 5% who are dirt bag kidnappers, rapers, torturers, etc; and the 95% that would welcome us with open arms are treated as non existent; then one begins to lump them all into the same category. It is irksome to see them trying to act like desperados while at the same time covering their faces because they are far more chickensh*t cowards than real tough hombres. Try kidnapping a tank to show how tough you are instead of some poor soul unarmed construction worker who is really only trying to help your woebegotten country.


Well said Weather53!!! :clap:
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#14 Postby Monti » Mon Apr 12, 2004 6:39 pm

Stephanie wrote:We all say things in the heat of the moment that we probably shouldn't have. Ditto what Anthony said.


But would everyone have been so forgiving if he had used the "n" word to describe a black person? I doubt it. I think since 9/11, or maybe even before that, its been somehow more acceptable to be prejudiced against middle easterners. I think its horrible.
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#15 Postby chadtm80 » Mon Apr 12, 2004 6:51 pm

Yes I would Monti. BTW.. Why the new account?
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#16 Postby Lindaloo » Mon Apr 12, 2004 6:55 pm

Monti wrote:
Stephanie wrote:We all say things in the heat of the moment that we probably shouldn't have. Ditto what Anthony said.


But would everyone have been so forgiving if he had used the "n" word to describe a black person? I doubt it. I think since 9/11, or maybe even before that, its been somehow more acceptable to be prejudiced against middle easterners. I think its horrible.


You sound familiar.
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#17 Postby GalvestonDuck » Mon Apr 12, 2004 6:59 pm

Monti wrote:
Stephanie wrote:We all say things in the heat of the moment that we probably shouldn't have. Ditto what Anthony said.


But would everyone have been so forgiving if he had used the "n" word to describe a black person? I doubt it. I think since 9/11, or maybe even before that, its been somehow more acceptable to be prejudiced against middle easterners. I think its horrible.


Based on the context of his post, I am certain that Dennis was not using the term to show prejudice against Middle Easterners. He was using it as a epithet against radical Islamic terrorists, who just happen to be Middle Eastern also.

I know people who are prejudiced against blacks but you'd never hear them use the "n" word. I know people who are prejudiced against gays but you'd never hear them use the "f" word. Regardless of what lexicon they use, some people are filled with hatred and bigotry towards those particular groups of people. Someone can say "homosexual" and I'd know they were talking about gays. But if they say it in a hateful tone, I'd know in a heartbeat that they are trying to express disgust or animosity. They wouldn't have to say f** or d*** for me to have a clue.

Sure, Dennis used a somewhat extreme word for the terrorists, but that is exactly who he was directing it towards and therefore, his comment was not racist nor xenophobic. Furthermore, he apologized for his use of the word and for any misunderstanding it may have caused. Should he be forgiven? Sure. That's what forgiveness is all about. :)
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#18 Postby Anonymous » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:06 pm

He apologized, and thus the issue should be dropped IMO. The use of that prejudiced term was inexcusably wrong but he has admitted this and it's time to move on.
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#19 Postby Monti » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:06 pm

chadtm80 wrote:Yes I would Monti. BTW.. Why the new account?


Simple, the old one was deleted because my viewpoint was unpopular with the mods.
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#20 Postby Monti » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:07 pm

brettjrob wrote:He apologized, and thus the issue should be dropped IMO. The use of that prejudiced term was inexcusably wrong but he has admitted this and it's time to move on.


Agreed, I was just addressing an overall trend I have seen, not particular to him.
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