Am I American Enough?
2014-08-20 16:12:30.79591+02 by Dan Lyke 3 comments
2014-08-20 16:12:30.79591+02 by Dan Lyke 3 comments
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#Comment Re: made: 2014-08-21 12:54:07.244324+02 by: stevesh
I don't know about American, but he's more than paranoid enough. Crying? Geez.
#Comment Re: made: 2014-08-22 02:45:20.797172+02 by: brennen
I don't know about American, but he's more than paranoid enough. Crying? Geez.
The author of the article appears to be black.
It's not paranoia when they're really out to get you.
#Comment Re: made: 2014-08-27 00:42:40.357941+02 by: Dan Lyke [edit history]
Color matters, even in San Francisco.
When observed by others, I am Schr�dinger�s Black Man, existing in a constant state of potential criminality. Am I committing a crime at this moment or merely capable of it? Is my walk suspicious because I lack the gait that neighbors expect while I am walking? Or do I look suspicious because I �look� suspicious and because other characteristics serve merely to reinforce that impression?
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