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Originally Posted by Pragmatist
I would speculate that the woman that called the police regarding a possible breaking and entering could be prejudiced/racist. And if it's a neighbor, why doesn't she know who lives next door to her?
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Here are a few of my observations:
1. The good professor was not known very well by his neighbors. Maybe he wasn't very neighborly, which is certainly not a crime.
2. If I had to kick the door in at my house, and a neighbor witnessed what was going on and didn't recognize me........I would WANT them to call the police! That would show that a neighbor cares that something unusual is happening at my house! We call it neighborhood watch in my area!
3. I would not be offended if a police officer of ANY race asked for proof of identity. That is a police officer doing their job! A soft answer turns away wrath. I believe the good professor found an opportunity to get exposure.
I was talking with someone today at lunch and it was brought up about certain people that you have to parse your words with,
because they are LOOKING to find something offensive. It appears that the good professor fits into this category. I guess the police officers need training on how to walk on egg shells around certain personalities so they don't hurt their feelings.
4. I believe that neither the police or the good professor were at their best behavior in this incident! Police don't take very well to threats! (neither do most people!)
5. The picture seems to show calm officers and an outraged professor! Is he yelling at the black officer?
I guess my remarks make me a racist! Heaven help us all!
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