Eesh, let's get controversial.
I don't condone any form of racism and I do agree that it isn't acceptable, regardless of the era. But I gotta agree with Zack here. Initially, the situation began with protests, which I personally agree with and I believe that most people with a slight bit of sense would also advocate for. But a protest is different from the actions of a riot. Some people may argue that riots are more effective because violence triggers a greater response than the non-violent concept of protesting. However, when people are purposely using the ''riot'' situation as a means to steal PS4's and Airpods, then I believe that the situation has perpetuated beyond the means intended. protesting in honor of a lost life: yes I agree wholeheartedly and I respect anyone who would do it in a non-violent form. But, the blatant thieving and looting of businesses do not help portray the idea of institutional racism, it doesn't portray the idea that there must be change to social hierarchies.
In the UK, it comes across as many have the same opinion. A protest in honor of Mr. Floyd would be advantageous and would have a better-intended outcome, instead of causing violent riots to try and force an idea amongst ''racist'' groups, whilst stealing games consoles and attributing that to the memories and honor of a man, to me that is not only disrespectful to many business owners who are not racist, but also racist to the man who died because of the plague of racism.
I am in no way condoning racism, but it will never cease to exist. In a utopia, yes no racism and no crime is amazing, but when people have social differences there will always be conflict. As someone who performs studies and research on the fiscal impacts on social environments, I can easily say that like crime, racism is caused by differences, and more importantly ignorance. Where there is intelligence there must be ignorance and stupidy, otherwise, everyone would be lawyers, scientists, etc.
Why do I compare crime to racism? mostly due to the fact that most crime has been proven to be caused by 'relative poverty' and that the proportion of crime where there is a higher level of relative poverty is greater than those with fewer levels of relative poverty. As an accountant and expert in fiscal responsibilities, I can apply this to the same, but with racism. it seems as though racism is more prevalent amongst those of either very low standards of education or those with very little social interaction and genuine interactions with those of other ethnicities or races, therefore attributed to social environments and poor education.
I love to talk about social dilemmas.
Good discussion to have, but in this context, I think it has gone way too far. R.I.P George Floyd.
Last edited by Charm; Jun 1, 2020 at 07:56 PM.