A question for those of the "Tanned Variety"

[Patrick]

Ok here a question which will offend a lot of you- so if you easily get offended, don't read............

I do the "where are you looking" thing and turn to see what they are looking at as if it is beyond me... Look back at them, then repeat... then shrug my shoulders....

...sometimes i'm in uniform....,

Looks a little like ours - some can't read. So they think they are a car load of tough guys staring down a lone copper....

Shit, they can't even put their caps on straight or pull their pants up.... and wear sunglasses at night.....

[Indiana_Jones]

All blacks have always been violent

Africa is a prime example.

-Indy

[firefighter]

What ever - when you've got something new to say....... so predictable

ohhhh, sigh, piss off mate, ffs I didn't invite you into this thread, if your so bored with it why are you even posting here......ya mutton.

[smoky]

ohhhh, sigh, piss off mate, ffs I didn't invite you into this thread, if your so bored with it why are you even posting here......ya mutton.

Do I really need to tell you that if you post dumb arse shyte on KB you’ll get dumb arse comments back, if you post comments that you know people won’t like then why be surprised if people post comments you don’t like – ya dick
If you're also to lazy or thick to read what people have previously posted before you make a comment - then why don't you **** off yourself.

I think the intimidation and violence in our society is an issue (previous post if you bothered reading it) but; at lest once a month some troglodyte starts an inflammatory thread that plays the race card - it’s getting as old hat and boring as Winston Peters

And for those who sent me some ‘red’ for my comments – you’re a bunch of hypocrites,
(and I don’t give a shit about ‘rep’.)

[imdying]

at lest once a month some troglodyte starts an inflammatory threat that plays the race card - it’s getting as old hat and boring as Winston Peters

And for those who sent me some ‘red’ for my comments – you’re a bunch of hypocrites,

Fuck off to McRides then...

(and I don’t give a shit about ‘rep’.)

Me thinks the poor little girl protests too much

[smoky]

Fuck off to McRides then...
Me thinks the poor little girl protests too much

Wow I’m just reeling from your quick retorts and intelligent wit….. not
Is that the best you’ve got???
I know 5 year olds with more linguistic ability than that.
I guess that’s about the mentality of people with views like yours and I shouldn’t expect you to have anything of substance to add to the conversation

[firefighter]

Do I really need to tell you that if you post dumb arse shyte on KB you’ll get dumb arse comments back, if you post comments that you know people won’t like then why be surprised if people post comments you don’t like – ya dick
If you're also to lazy or thick to read what people have previously posted before you make a comment - then why don't you **** off yourself.

I think the intimidation and violence in our society is an issue (previous post if you bothered reading it) but; at lest once a month some troglodyte starts an inflammatory thread that plays the race card - it’s getting as old hat and boring as Winston Peters

And for those who sent me some ‘red’ for my comments – you’re a bunch of hypocrites,
(and I don’t give a shit about ‘rep’.)

Dude, like I said, if your not interested read something else, somewhere else, throwing around babyish insults and acting like an angry teenager isn't getting you anywhere.......yes I read your post, and replied to some of it, and I think I make a fair point, don't lose any hair over it.....I won't be responding to you anymore as you are obviously in-capable of handling an adult discussion.

[smoky]

Dude, like I said, if your not interested read something else, somewhere else, throwing around babyish insults and acting like an angry teenager isn't getting you anywhere.......yes I read your post, and replied to some of it, and I think I make a fair point, don't lose any hair over it.....I won't be responding to you anymore as you are obviously in-capable of handling an adult discussion.

I did reply to the subject, ignored the racism and commented on the intimidation - so why have a go at me. I have as much right to comment on your racist bull shit as you have to post it, I merely said it was boring - so get over your self, you and that half wit 'imdying'

[terbang]

Fuck off to McRides then...

Why don´t you just fuck off back to NZSF where you can sit and peddle your drivel to... Oh yeah, yourself. At least then you may have an audience thats interested.

[terbang]

Wow I’m just reeling from your quick retorts and intelligent wit….. not
Is that the best you’ve got???

A big ask mate. This one is particularly stupid.

[firefighter]

I did reply to the subject, ignored the racism and commented on the intimidation - so why have a go at me. I have as much right to comment on your racist bull shit as you have to post it, I merely said it was boring - so get over your self, you and that half wit 'imdying'

Explain why it is racist? (well the title is a bit rough i'll admit that but I couldn't change it), i'm just calling it as I see it mate- I'm not racist at all, i'm merely commenting on what I see - so what I SEE is considered racist? Yes I know the ODD car has the skinny white dude/s trying to do the same, but hardly comparable really-in numbers or intimidation level! (but equally rediculous/maybe a little more....lol) I think people are just too easily offended, and i'm sure everyone is entitled to a rant now and then......just as you are entitled to post here, but when you commented on how boring it is (I agree it is a common argument - but could there be a reason for that!?) it pissed me off because you had already dove in head first with your posts....so really you seemed rather interested....and just having a dig at me.

I'm not intentionally having a go at you i'm just replying to some things you said in what I thought was a fair manner and it's getting blown out of proportion......pretty quickly I might add.

[MisterD]

All blacks have always been violent,

I blame all that haka business before the match...

[smoky]

Explain why it is racist? (well the title is a bit rough i'll admit that but I couldn't change it), i'm just calling it as I see it mate- I'm not racist at all,

Whether or not you’re a racist is not the issue, I think nearly everyone can be racist at some stage.
I believe there was no need to use derogative racial colloquialisms of a objectionable inflammatory nature to make the point, and it gives racism a bad name
Perhaps because this is a bikers web site; base derogative language is somehow more acceptable? I’m not sure all ‘bikers’ on Kiwi Biker are of that ilk.

I think people are just too easily offended, and i'm sure everyone is entitled to a rant now and then.......

Who said I was offended ?? I wouldn't of read the thread if I was going to be that easily offended.

.. but when you commented on how boring it is (I agree it is a common argument - but could there be a reason for that!?) it pissed me off

The racist element of your post was boring
The original post makes a valid point about racial stereotypical reactions and intimidation, and my response questioned how much our own fears and responses as a community has contributed to that kind of behavior.
But no response from you or others on that point – you just focused on me saying that the racist element of your post was boring, the smallest part of my post.

[firefighter]

you just focused on me saying that the racist element of your post was boring, the smallest part of my post.

alright man fair enough.

[terbang]

Firefight, starting a thread about being stared down by others and specifying their race isn´t necessarily racist, commenting on crime statistics with regard to Polynesian or Maori isnt racist either. Its just facts. However it is the way that it is used and the language associated with it that makes the intention of the thread questionable. As a result of your language the thread has brought out the usual suspects (ignorants such as imdying and similar) who cannot resist the opportunity to jump in the bandwagon with their racist quips and rantings. Of course they try to dress it up as humour or cynicism or whatever. But realistically, their comments are more focused on degrading the race of your offenders, rather than their actions (staring you down). The thread, in its stupidity, rather embarrasses me in a world arena rather than it offends me as the title really reeks of racist tones.
I´ll freely admit, that as an ex patriot of many years, I find racism unacceptable and will always (predictably) oppose it. What dismays me the most is that in New Zealand I see a lot of (relatively) unfounded racism.
In the end mate, if being stared down is all you can bitch about, then life can´t be all that bad. Right?