POLICE BRUTALITY CASES: WALTER SCOTT MURDER & MORE

[blueberryhill]

I hope her career isn't over -- I'm not writing her off yet -- I don't think it's warranted at this point.

I don't think any mayor in any city where this kinda thing goes down has a chance of making everybody happy. I think she's trying very hard to do the right things.

But, she should not have backed off of her "thugs" comment, in my opinion. Her backtracking statement was a mistake, IMO.


"I wanted to clarify my comments on "thugs." When you speak out of frustration and anger, one can say things in a way that you don't mean." -- Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Anyone who thinks "thug" = "nigger" is off-base, in my experience. I use thug for criminals of all races and, when I do, I'm always right.

"Thug" = violent criminal. That's how it's defined in the dictionary and that's how I've consistenly seen it used for ages.

When reporting about female leaders, there is usually some commentary re hair style, dress, etc....very sexist IMO, but I must say I love the color of her dress; it is very flattering and she is very attractive. I do think her statement necklace is a bit large and overpowering for her facial features and hair style. Color of necklace should be more monochromatic to project the elegance of her beautiful tone and glow of her skin.....and Ms. Rawlings-Blake, you stick to your guns.....thug doesn't equate to Black as Ms. points out above. You just refer those jerk offs to Mock. This racist thing is getting completely out of hand. Very soon we will not be allowed to take oreo cookies to school for lunch.