1] would a person saying axed, birfday, brought [instead of bought] be more less or equally likely to be hired by you 2] would you be more or less likely to leave your car unlocked in a predominately black neighborhood 3] would you be excited if your daughter came home and told you she was pregnant with a black mans child 4] would you be more or less likely to lend money to a black person than a white person 5] have you ever dated [outside the hobby ] a person of color 5] at your last social party you hosted what percentage of your guests were of color 6] would you feel comfortable telling your parents you are in love with a person of color once examining your thoughts to these questions ax yourself if you really have the right to critique others choices. if you answer all in a manner that absolves you from any guilt you are either a better person than i or lying to yourself. if your honest answers indicate something else do you have the right to criticize others. one final question and please honest answers.. would you stop at a gas station in harlem at midnight and ask if they accept $100 bills while a crowd was around.. would you feel more or less apprehensive in the afluent suburb asking the same question
I TOTALLY agree with Flindes as well, her ad is racist and simply stupid. When I saw it I too was offended and felt it should have been addressed. Respectfully, I believe Footlong your missing the point. The ad makes a blantant suggestion/inference that Blacks are more of a risk to her safety than Whites. Has she read about the Craigslist murder and assults that happened to providers? If she had said she doesn't see Black men, fine so be it, however there should be at least some respect and taste when putting up adds where everyone can read them. Yes she has a right (freedom) to see whom she pleases, but she shouldn't or doesn't have the right to be disrespectful here or anywhere else. The gentleman here should be respectful to all ladies here no matter our desires or preferences, it should be no difference when it comes to providers. Freedom of speech doesn't mean you can yell fire in a crowded theater. I feel Flinde spoke the truth to what many feel about these type of ads. He was offended and white, so would it matter if he said he was offended and Black? I didn't read where he was mad about the opportunity to see her, but about the racist suggestion in the ad that affects a group of men on this wonderful site, (your hobby brothers). I have seen ads that deal with this situation done in a tasteful manner, hers wasn't and I too feel she should be advised how to "RESPECTFULLY" word her ads in the future where it is not disrespectful or insulting. Blacks may not have the opportunity to see you, but they shouldn't be allowed to be disrespected either. Just my view on this. Originally Posted by GQ Romantic
