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To everyone else: I think (as mentioned by another poster) the most interesting issue raised here is our complete and utter failure to think logically or rationally when faced with something that shocks us. Myself included.
Originally posted by NadaCambia
As far as I'm aware there is not an illness, mental or otherwise, that results in outright racism. If what you say is true then I hope she gets better, but she will still be a revolting racist, whether mentally ill or not.
I'm not sure I can lend myself to give sympathy to this woman, in the same way I cannot give sympathy to those mentally ill who commit any other heinous acts.
You have to understand OP that more than anything the issue here is the woman is a racist. Someone can rant and rave and swear and be abusive about any issue they like, and at worst they'd be considered d///heads and people move along. People don't like her because of her racism.
With or without her mental issues she will be a racist.
Originally posted by Tindalos2013
reply to post by ScorpioRising
To everyone else: I think (as mentioned by another poster) the most interesting issue raised here is our complete and utter failure to think logically or rationally when faced with something that shocks us. Myself included.
Not me. I stated right off the bat that if I was there I would've sat down and conversed in a civil manner about her woes. I knew right away that her mind was troubled with deeper issues.
reply to post by JohnySeagull
you need to provide evidence and proof to make such public claim.
Originally posted by NadaCambia
As far as I'm aware there is not an illness, mental or otherwise, that results in outright racism. If what you say is true then I hope she gets better, but she will still be a revolting racist, whether mentally ill or not.
I'm not sure I can lend myself to give sympathy to this woman, in the same way I cannot give sympathy to those mentally ill who commit any other heinous acts.
You have to understand OP that more than anything the issue here is the woman is a racist. Someone can rant and rave and swear and be abusive about any issue they like, and at worst they'd be considered d///heads and people move along. People don't like her because of her racism.
With or without her mental issues she will be a racist.
Originally posted by Raivan31
reply to post by colin42
Well if she is suffering from a rather severe mental condition then why was she with the child?
This is an issue in and of itself.
If she can't control herself then she should hand the child over to family or friends untill she can be safe with the child again.
That could have easily gotten VERY ugly.
She is clearly in no position or fit state of mind to be looking after the child and your OP just reinforces this.
You want to defend her because your a friend? well defend yourself because a friend should have stepped in for the childs sake.
WTH were you and her other 'sane' minded friends and family thinking leaving her alone with the kid when she is so mentally unstable?
Answer that.
Originally posted by yaluk
reply to post by colin42
Mental imbalances does not cause racism it just enhances it. Mental imbalance causes loss of yourself control and being able to think with a clear mind.
if she had sexist tendencies she would have gone off on that. some people would have gotten physical as they don't care too much for words.
Please don't try to excuse her true self that was unbound and un inhibited by her mental imbalance.
the gates to her mind were open and a very dirty part of hers was revealed for all the world to see.
a shame.
freedom of speech though so game on. I would much rather know what a person really thinks instead of putting up a front but that is just me.edit on 30-11-2011 by yaluk because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by colin42
reply to post by The Great Day
I could do that sure but how many people would look?
I spoke with the partner this morning who is in pieces as you could imagine. His father has written to the Sun and has yet to recieve a response.
I am trying to get him compassionate leave from work but when I asked if he was going to get his lawyers involved his response was he just wanted this over. The press off his doorstep. Partner well and back home and an end to the death threats. To lead a normal life.
Originally posted by Darkmask
Then I geuss YOU need to provide some evidence or proof that he or she is lying to make such a public claim. Did you know your tainted logic can be turned against you?
You can tell in the video that something with her is not quite right. I never heard anything racist in her rant anyway.
what the effing hell is a coloured person or a person of colour that right there is offensive in its own right this proves your underlying racism you have
They both have coloured workmates and friends that will have to understand Emma's actions. The ones I have spoken to were shocked, felt let down and the old saying 'no smoke without fire' is an old saying for a reason.
Originally posted by WatchRider
The people have spoken and more of this so-called 'outrage' will soon be coming...