Dear To Whom it may concern, \nI have a question on discrimination. I feel everyone should be treated equal in this world, but in a lot of cases that doesn’t happen. This is my situation me and this person got into a scrap. I didn’t hit him he was the one that choked me. A week later me and the person had to appear in court. The court decided that both me and him would do community service. We both was assigned the same amount of hours.(didn’t really see that one fair when he started it) I thought he would get more hours than I would since he was the one who caused the problem. I was shocked to hear that they had dropped his community services hours. I would say that he did 5hours of community service, before they dropped his hours. And just let him go without him paying a fine or nothing.  I don’t see that as right when they tell me I have to be at community service or they will put me in jail. I’m really tired of this town always discriminating on me. I would never think that a court house would do that. I don’t see why he doesn’t have to do his hours. I don’t see myself more special than him. And I don’t see him more special than me. We are both equal and should be treated equal. There should be a stop in this, because it not right. \n\nMy community service was at the Town dump handling garbage and his was inside a court house cleaning carpets. Why couldn’t mines be at the court house and his be at the dump? Sometimes I'm afraid to go to the dump just to dump my garbage because they are always harassing me, telling me. "oh your going to go to jail and if you don’t finish your hours". And his community service was easy and was dropped but than they tell me I must complete all of my hours or I will go to jail. I am African American, the other person is between white and Mexican. In this community 98% white and 2% black. There is 3to4 black families in the community. \n\nAnd they dropped his hours because they felt like it. I don't see that as fair at all. Especially when he was the one that caused the problem for us having to go to court in the first place. He isn’t anymore special than I am. Probably a different color. But that shouldn’t really matter. Would that be a form of Color Discrimination? And would I be able to sue the Town Court? \n\nI don’t have a court or jail record where the judge can look at and say that his person been in and out of trouble his whole life. So his punishment should be harsh. I have been to court for fix it tickets but that is about it. The other person have been caught stealing road signs which is major crime and other offenses. And that is the person hours they drop. He got his dropped because of his race. It's unfair the other person doesn’t serve his punishment but I have to. But I see that the way things are in this town if your not the same race as they are, they look down on you like your garbage. And they discriminate against you. I can't go to anyone around here for help(such as a direct attorney or something like that), because it's a small town and everyone knows everyone. And plus I’m a different color from them too. So I cant talk to anyone about my problem. \n\nThank You for your time
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What can I say?:  Life isn't fair...\nIn the words of Denis Leary, "Life sucks,...get a helmet!"
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Well, looking at your profile, I see that youve posted this question like 5 times. People cant stand reading the same crap over and over, and worse yet, they cant stand someone who thinks that they have been treated differently than everyone else. \n\nI dont know what you did to get reported, but you obviously offfended people. "Malika" on the other hand, althought not intelligently, she was able to convey her point. And while her point may sound racist, it probably rang true to more people than whatever you posted did. I can understnad what Mailka is saying - while I perhaps do not agree with it entirely, much of it is true. She was explaining why she feels a certain way. You had probably made some sweeping generalization and did not back it up.\n\nWhatever the issue, just know that LIFE IS NOT FAIR.
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Yes, he was being racist. Unfortunately, people do not treat others in the way that they themselves want to be treated. His point has nothing to do with you, and is likely the result of the frustration he was feeling because of his alien status and the recent immigration ballyhoo. No he isnt worth you going to jail. Why dont people realize that they are being racially insensitive when comments like his are being made? Racism is not the one way street that most people believe it to be, and it is often an excuse for poor behavior.
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Well, your friend would have to prove that you two were also trifling little thieves, (which you are by the way, LOL). Well, anywho. Here is what I see. You three girls were very close friends. You all decided to steal. But, when she got caught, you and the other young girl dropped her like a ton of bricks. You left her there to get carted off to the police station, while you and your other friend went home and pretended to be little angels. This is why "Racial profiling" still exists. They believe that us good black folks are stealing from stores. And guess what dear? We are. People like you make it hard for other ethnic minorities that are followed around the store, with the clerk practically breathing down our necks while we shop legally. Shame on you! I think if she goes before the judge and tells them that you two were also stealing, the judge cannot do anything on the spot. She is the one being prosecuted not you. When a person steals, the store detective has to see the person drop the item in their handbag, shirt, pants pocket etc... Or, the person has to leave the store with the stolen merchandise. You are not on trial here, your friend is. But, I wouldn't feel so great about this. You are not only a thief (in reform I hope), but you also destroyed a friendship, and undoubtedly broke your mama's heart. You should be nervous. And again, I hope you do never steal again.
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Once there was this kid who got lost in a Fun-N- Fair, the cop tried to ask him if he know where he stays or anything that would help them to trace his parents.. but the kid only kept on saying.. My Mom is the most beautiful women in this world... Helpless cop spread the word around..about this kid who they have found and he claims that his mom is the most beautiful women in this world...hearing this lots of women came to claim the kid.. every time the kid refused.. said my mom is more beautiful then u, ur not my Mom... and after 4 days... there come this black fat lady to claim the Kid is hers... looking at her the kid smiles and jumps into her arms and says to the cops, thats my Mom, isnt she the most beautiful women in the world... Now do u have the answer to your question??? every women is beautiful in her own way and its unair to judge.. or subjective should i Say.\nJust like to add "My Mom is the most beautiful women in this world"
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Hi...\nI think you're right, and that black people do deserve to receive some compensation for what you have been through!  I am white, but I see what all of you have been through, and still go through to this day just because of your skin color, and I think that you definitely deserve something for everything that's happened to you.  Be it now, or be it in the past...it is still well deserved.  In Canada, Natives are being taken care of and paid for the way they were treated in the past, so why don't the poor black people living in the States get the same treatment?  I hope that this works out for you, and you all receive help that you so desperately deserve.\nTake care,\nMelissa
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Everyone is talking about sex discrimination in the work place and I see you say one of the focuses is on rape.\n\nWhat about when a woman cries rape and the defending attorney questions what she was wearing, what she might have said to the guy to "lead him on", and her sexual past. And yet the man's sexual past (unless he has a criminal history) does not get revealed or discussed in open court?
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Oddly, there are some really good answers here.  I usually have to wade through all the donut cracks and Patriot Act garbage to see anything worth reading.\n\nHowever, the question leaves something to be desired.\n\nYou've said you hate to generalize, but that's exactly what you done, and you've done it on a grand scale.  On what do you base your hypothesis that cops get annoyed when people exercise their rights?  Talking about the Los Angeles Police Department alone, there's right around 10,000 cops there.  Your question makes it sound like you've witnessed an awful lot of them get annoyed when people exercise their rights...and that's just Los Angeles.  I'm assuming you don't know, and haven't watched, even 0.01% of the law enforcement officers in this country do their jobs and yet your question assumes cops get annoyed when people exercise their rights, that "almost all" law enforcement officers want people to know as little as possible about their rights, and that "every" time people exercise their rights, the police are "always" there ready to violate them.\n\nSounds to me like you have an agenda.\n\nHaving said that, I'm sure some cops do get annoyed, that they do it for the reasons others have mentioned here, and probably for other reasons as well.  Some cops are jerks...and so are some lawyers, some dentists, some plumbers, some senators and some housewives.  As a group, though, we take an awful lot of precautions in the hiring practices for people who are given the authority they are...something few other career fields do.  \n\nPersonally, I am one of the exceptions you say "may" exist.  I dealt with a 16 year old kid recently who adamantly refused to allow me to search his car.  I was very impressed with the way he communicated his wishes to me and his exercise of his right to be free from unreasonable search - and I told him so.  Then I searched his car, because it reeked of marijuana (which, as it turned out, is because marijuana was in it).  And no, he didn't get a ticket...the weed was destroyed, I thanked him for his time, and he drove away somewhat surprised.  I know I am not alone in my profession when it comes to my respect for people exercising their rights.\n\nAnd having said that, I have two last comments:\n\nI have been annoyed by people who *thought* they were exercising their rights.  People who stand there and demand to have a lawyer before they decide which chemical test to take (no such right in California), people who demand to see a search warrant that allows me to search a vehicle (don't need one, in 99% of cases), people who think they know the laws of arrest ("you can't arrest me, you didn't see me do it") when very often we don't have to actually witness a crime to make an arrest.  I don't mind people asking, and I will bend over backwards to answer and educate them, but this holier-than-thou, I'll-have-your-badge, I-know-the-law-better-than-you, and of course, I-know-my-rights-and-you-can't-do-that attitude does get annoying after a while.  \n\nI don't make enough money to go around violating someone's rights because I couldn't afford the punishment if I did...I don't know a single cop who does.  I know there are certainly some idiots out there who have, but if you consider the total number of police officers in this country, and the relative scarcity of news related to this topic, I hope you'll see that perhaps you aren't giving the profession a fair shake.  Sure...when we screw up we do it BIG...but we really don't do it as often as you're making it sound.  \n\nSorry for the length...it's a subject I could talk about for quite a while.
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YOU SHOULD NOT RECEIVE ANY PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT !!!\nYOU SHOULD JUST BE THROWN IN WITH THE REST OF THE LOSERS !!!\nAND WHATEVER HAPPENS TO YOU IN JAIL JUST TAKE IT AS A HARD LESSON LEARNED !!!\nHOPE IT'LL TEACH YOU TO STRAIGHTEN UP YOUR ACT AND CLEAN UP YOUR LIFESTYLE !!! \nUNLESS YOU REALLY LOVED IT IN JAIL THE KEEP DOING THAT SAME CRAP !!!
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Yes, it annoys me, too. I grew up around people like that. This is partly why I'm against welfare-because I know that it gets abused. The major reason I'm against it though, is because I believe in people just being responsible for themselves. Unemployment for people who have actually LOST their jobs is about the only social welfare I believe in-aside from financial aid, which helps kids get out of an unfortunate situation that they were put in by their parents.\n\npseudo_obscure, I skimmed through the other posts, and I see no mention of race/color. Why would you call someone a racist for commenting on welfare? It seems like you are the racist for associating welfare with a specific race.\n\npinky, and anyone else who does not believe that people on welfare actually pay for nothing in life, I grew up with people like this. First off, there's something called Section 8, in which the govt will pay part or ALL of your rent. Add food stamps to that, and what's left for these people to worry about in life??? A few years ago, I worked with someone who was about to move into another home, and she was hesitant because she didn't "want to lose [her] housing" and that she "waited 3 years to get free housing". SHE ACTUALLY SAID THAT!!! Can you imagine hearing crap like that from one of your COWORKERS? Knowing that part of the deductions from your pay check is going to pay her rent?
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Okay, To let it be known, all things that happened in th past is brought up for a reason, to let us know what the deal was. If u havent noticed, history repeats itself in some way. Black slavery was the harshest outta all slaverys as most people have said. Yet, also, alot of other nationalities have been enslaved as well. Its just that ours were the worst. Yer bro-n-law is wrong by the way. U mite wanna educate him, and show him what the deal is, that it wasnt just blacks, it was everyone. Also, it really doent need to be brought up, unless its n a history class. \n\nHave yall seen the Dave Chappelle show, when he did the thing on Slavery Compensation. (i thought that was pretty funny) yet, if thats the case, shouldnt everyone else that was enslaved as well get paid too?? It wouldnt be fair. Ill honestly say that none of us (blacks) deserve to get paid. Paying us in money, for sumthin that has traumatized possibly the whole world is actually priceless. There isnt enuff money in the world to say, "oh its aight"\n\nFinal answers:\nWhy people complain?? Because it still hurts and its the most recent (sort of) Yer bro-n-law is wrong. Most races have went thru some type of slavey in some point of time.\n\nhope i helped
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Okay...im black as you can tell. eh..hemm. But I think there is alot of pre judging out there. Very ignorant statements like teh one by SLICK 77 is it? Shows that there is still racism out there.  The fact is there are tendancies in all races  but to say that that is  the only color to do them is absurd. I find most racists are people who either havent grown up around other races or have grown up around them and got hurt by the situations. You also have teh ones who havent amounted to to much in society's eyes and they turn to the opposite race and say things that you would think hmmm....."are they looking in the mirror". I am married to a white man......and we both still have some pre judgements about each other "alil bit". but we have 3 bi racial childen been together 10 years met at a amusement  park (working there) He grew up in a mostly white town about 10.000 people(has used teh word nigger) when his girlfriend was liking a black guy(so again there is teh hater situation) hate can really bring the racism out in you. Think about it. Its a coping mechanism. a BIG FAT EXCUSE to make your self feel better. Because other wise you would have to say 'Oh..i am NOT smart of enough..or cute enough.....or have a good job....or enough money..I could go on and on. This subject is soooo complex. I know the struggle that blacks have went thru but SOME HOODRATS and REDNECKS/HILLBILLIES need to look at it how it is.  Take responsibility for YOUR own actions.My husband and i have grown over years he has never called me a nigger . if he heard that now he would whoop up on somebody Sooooooo... to answer your question yes its still here but I believe its all from ignorance and people can grow out of it and from it. we both never thought of being with each other but ...we met at work and it grew from there................racists=HURT PEOPLE......WHEW!
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"Why does an Indian-american get more than a doctor ,or cop, or carpenter?"\n\nBecause this is a free country and any citizen is entitled to earn as much money as he/she can.\n\n"Most of his money(in most cases) gets spent on cocaine and limos anyway."\n\nThis is a bigoted, sweeping stereotype.\n\n\nFOLLOWUP:\n\nIn your details section, you said "These native amer. don't earn anything"\n\nThis is a bigoted, sweeping stereotype.\n\n\nThat's the second time you've confessed your blatant bigotry.  Well, at least you're honest; but really, now, once is more than enough.   Repeatedly announcing "I'm a bigot!" the way you do is probably not a good idea.  \n\nStill, they say that confession is good for the soul.  And if the soul is in really bad need of repair, as yours apprarently is, then perhaps repetition is just what you need.
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I applaud you man. That is a hard thing for anyone to do. I REALLy think that you have done the right thing! Almost my whole family has been in jail or prison except for me, and they refuse to change. Still doing & selling grugs. It is sad, but then there are people like you that still give me hope! Way to go!!!
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Good lord I'm sorry you are going through this!  The authorities sound lame in your town...for shame on them!!\n\nI would suggest contacting the following in the largest city in your state because I'm sure they have the following organizations there:\n--abused women's service and other such orgs that help women in trouble( even if you haven't been abused yet) they can lead you in a good direction.  ask them about your legal rights and what to do if you are not being taken seriously.\n--teen and young adult groups that do the same\n--church services that can help with this(find a progressive not backwoods church..big city)  \n\n--civil right/liberties lawyers or free legal aid groups and ask them to advocate for you because you are not getting help for this. \n\nCan you talk to the chief of police?  speak honestly with them about how you are afraid for your life and that if something happened and nothing was done then it would not only be tragic but on the backs of the police departments lack of responsibility.  if they do nothing then in a sense they are enabling this creep to harass you.  \n\n--check out some copwatch groups.  groups that keep eyes on cops so they themselves are lawabiding and actually do the job they are supposed and not abuse the law.  again, civil liberty groups would know.  that way you can inform them of the lack of response by the cops so that if anything else happens you have proof and then more leverage. \n\nThere has got to be some source of support group or legal advice for something like this...what state do you live in??  try to answer back and I will look up some info for you?  this is serious and could get ugly if you don't have support.  \nJust watch your back and stay with people as often as you can so you are not vulnerable. If you don't have a roommate, get one!  Lights, dogs, security systems-whatever you need to feel safe in the meantime as you get help.   \n\n*last resort: Worse come to worse if no one takes you seriously after you try everything get some guy friends/brothers and well...have them pay him a visit some stormy night.  Nicely.  Capishe?\n\noh can you find out if he has a record or is on parole?  through the freedom of information act you can find this out.  if he does, he could be in some violation and you could anonymously report him or have him returned to wherever he crawled out from under..\n\nFor now, write back where you live and I can help you do research online.  I'm willing.  \npeace.\n\nHERE IS SOME INFO I FOUND FOR YOU: \nJUST CALL THEM AND TELL THEM YOUR SITUATION AND INSIST ON GETTING HELP.  TELL THEM YOU DON'T WANT TO END UP A STATISTIC.   \nhttp://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/arkdv.shtml\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/me/Marshamellow/call.html\nhttp://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/\n\nTHESE SHOULD HELP FOR NOW.  JUST BE PROACTIVE, GET ON IT AND DON'T WAIT FOR OTHERS TO SAVE YOU.  WOMEN NEED TO LEARN TO SAVE THEMSELVES.  AND THAT'S OK.  REACH OUT BUT ALSO RELY UPON YOURSELF.  YOU COULD GET A CELL PHONE AND JUST SAVE YOUR GRANNIES PHONE FOR OUTGOING CALLS ONLY?? OR GET ANOTHER PRIVATE UNLISTED NUMBER AND AGAIN, LEAVE YOUR GRANNIES FOR OUTGOING ONLY.  HEY GOOD IDEA@!  TRY THAT.  \nMAKE SURE ALL YOUR LIGHTS AND LOCKS WORK WELL AROUND YOUR HOUSE AND LIKE THE OTHER GIRL SAID, GET A STUN GUN AND MAKE SURE YOU GET TRAINING ON IT.  DON'T WANT TO SHOCK YOURSELF! \nGOOD LUCK!!!
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I can't help but wonder where everyone's sense is. I don't know about "owed something," but if the majority of Americans truly believe that people of color are *not* discriminated against in our society, we are in a very sad state.\n\nRead the Constitution, people. The US Constitution and Bill of Rights is one of the most incredible documents ever written. One of its overall purposes was to establish a government that PROTECTED THE MINORITY FROM THE MAJORITY. Because in all times and all places, it is the minority that NEEDS protection.\n\nWhen I hear people say that Hispanics and blacks are lazy welfare bums, I want to scream. Do any of you truly believe that a mom chooses to live in a studio apartment with her kids with maybe $47 a month left over for clothes, soap. laundry, transportation, entertainment, school lunch, birthday gifts, furniture, dishes, pencils, toilet paper, shampoo, books and aluminum foil because she's trying to take advantage of you!? One minute's thought should dispel THAT belief. They do it because they stumbled into the situation, and can find no way out of it.\n\nNo, not all people of color are in that situation, but there are reasons that a higher percentage of the poor people in our country are minorities. It is because, in spite of what you say, they DO NOT have the same opportunities as the majority. Every day I read numerous posts here that begin, "I am not a racist, but . . ." and then they paint every black or brown American with the same lazy, stupid, criminal, drug addict brush. The people writing some of those posts are the people doing the hiring.\n\nAgain, in every society, the marginalized minority *is* the group that commits the most crimes per capita. Why? What the heck have they got to lose? \n\nCan you imagine what it's like being pulled over for "driving while black?" I can't. I am over 50, and I've been pulled over ONCE. Will Smith, one of the best-known, richest, and most respected African-Americans, said that he drives a fancy car and lives in a fancy neighborhood and gets pulled over about ONCE A MONTH. How do you think that kind of harassment might change your attitudes and behaviors? What might happen to your self-esteem if every time you walked into a store, the owner followed 20 steps behind you blatently staring at you?\n\nIf there's one science book between 5 students, aren't we all responsible for the kids' poor education? Should that mom above stop buying toilet paper to save up for six months for a $140 science book?\n\nEach individual must be held responsible for his own behavior. But to pretend that there's some kind of inborn propensity for evil among some groups is not only stupid, it's how societies fall.\n\nBTW, I am white. I am not currently on welfare, but have been. I am a single mom. I tend toward political conservatism, and I am ashamed of my countrymen's lack of understanding of simple social dynamics. Americans are ONE people with a beautiful tapestry of varied roots. The sooner we realize it, the better off this country will be. And if we don't, it will tear us apart at the seams. In fact, it already is.\n\nI don't know the answers. I know that things are a bit better than they were 50 years ago. But sometimes I wonder if it might not have been easier when words like ni**er and spi*k weren't politically incorrect. At least then people didn't start their rants with "I am not a racist, but . . ." The lines, at least, were clearer.
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I would think that it would be illegal to do that to you.  It is a form of discrimination.  I would definately contact an attorney, and at least see what they have to say.  Then if you have many crossdressing friends, I would have a huge gathering at that very resturant, and order the cheapest thing on the menu and drink only water.  I know that, this doesn't exactly advance our cause of being accepted in society, but it sure would be fun.  Unfortunattely there are bigots out there, and we have to deal with them cause we are different, but that doesn't make us any less human.  I wish you luck in whatever you decide, you have more courage than many of us.