06-20-2016, 10:24 PM
Yeah, as I said, I'm not outraged or blaming the mother at the zoo (nor the parents at the resort).
And, I know you're right that some people blame the zoo mom because Harambe was killed in order to save her son. I also know that other people blame the zoo mom because they consider themselves more vigilant parents whose kid could never ever ever end up in a dangerous situation in their presence. It's also true that some people blame the zoo mom because her son disobeyed her, and they therefore believe that bad or lax parenting led to the kid's life being put at risk and Harambe being killed.
I don't share any of those views, personally. What I posted is that I don't think racism is a major reason for the different public reactions to the two sets of parents. I also explained that, due to the different situations and different parental actions, I can see how some people who blame the zoo parents don't blame the resort parents. I understand that you don't see it the same way as I do, sally. Different perspectives is all.
And, I know you're right that some people blame the zoo mom because Harambe was killed in order to save her son. I also know that other people blame the zoo mom because they consider themselves more vigilant parents whose kid could never ever ever end up in a dangerous situation in their presence. It's also true that some people blame the zoo mom because her son disobeyed her, and they therefore believe that bad or lax parenting led to the kid's life being put at risk and Harambe being killed.
I don't share any of those views, personally. What I posted is that I don't think racism is a major reason for the different public reactions to the two sets of parents. I also explained that, due to the different situations and different parental actions, I can see how some people who blame the zoo parents don't blame the resort parents. I understand that you don't see it the same way as I do, sally. Different perspectives is all.