http://commonsense2020.com/2009/07/video-professor-gates-reveals-his-racism/ Let's Revive The American Dream Mon, 21 May 2012 23:57:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://commonsense2020.com/2009/07/video-professor-gates-reveals-his-racism/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 LukeAmerica2020 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:56:38 +0000 http://commonsense2020.com/?p=8692#comment-1442 PV: Your analogy is good. Professor Gates cried 'wolf' when there was no 'wolf'. In fact, as his claims are exposed to the light of day, he, in fact, appears to be the 'wolf'. PV: Your analogy is good. Professor Gates cried ‘wolf’ when there was no ‘wolf’. In fact, as his claims are exposed to the light of day, he, in fact, appears to be the ‘wolf’.

]]> http://commonsense2020.com/2009/07/video-professor-gates-reveals-his-racism/comment-page-1/#comment-1441 PoliticalVentilation Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:10:14 +0000 http://commonsense2020.com/?p=8692#comment-1441 "A Second Look At Hate Crimes Legislation"... The latest incident, involving Prof. Gates, is but one of many such stories that happen across America. Similar stories include the Al Sharpton / Tawana Brawley, the Duke University Lacrosse rape case and countless others across this nation. Some stories reach the level of the national news and many more do not, and are endured quietly, without recourse on a daily basis.In order to move beyond "race" in the 21st century, respect and fairness in the application of law must be the order of the day. I have struggled with the very concept of "hate crimes" because laws already exist that cover what "hate crimes" legislation does without the added "what you did is worse because of what you were thinking". But maybe the thinking here was correct from the start. You may recall that the common theme in the fore mentioned stories was a false accusation of racism. This type of action seems to be a perfect candidate for a "hate crimes" designation. What could be more motivated by "hate" than a false accusation or racism. The 911 and police radio dispatch tapes released today clearly show that race was not an issue. The caller didn't know the race of the people in question. She only expressed concern that a neighbor's house was in jeopardy. Prof. Gates threw the first and only "race card". Falsely I might add. According to the press conference today the city of Cambridge will hire experts and form committees to study the situation, caused by Prof. Gates' false allegations of racism, and make recommendations, a process expected to take many months and cost tax payers no telling how much money, all because Prof. Gates decided to cry wolf, when no wolf was present. If it had not been discovered early that these accusations of racism were false, it most probably would have negatively the officers involved for the rest of their lives. The officers could have lost their jobs and livelihood, city provided healthcare canceled and being shunned in society. This is a lot of damage to do to someone for no legitimate reason, and charges for a false accuser of racism should fall under "hate crimes" legislation. Seems fair. “A Second Look At Hate Crimes Legislation”…
The latest incident, involving Prof. Gates, is but one of many such stories that happen across America. Similar stories include the Al Sharpton / Tawana Brawley, the Duke University Lacrosse rape case and countless others across this nation. Some stories reach the level of the national news and many more do not, and are endured quietly, without recourse on a daily basis.In order to move beyond “race” in the 21st century, respect and fairness in the application of law must be the order of the day. I have struggled with the very concept of “hate crimes” because laws already exist that cover what “hate crimes” legislation does without the added “what you did is worse because of what you were thinking”. But maybe the thinking here was correct from the start. You may recall that the common theme in the fore mentioned stories was a false accusation of racism. This type of action seems to be a perfect candidate for a “hate crimes” designation. What could be more motivated by “hate” than a false accusation or racism. The 911 and police radio dispatch tapes released today clearly show that race was not an issue. The caller didn’t know the race of the people in question. She only expressed concern that a neighbor’s house was in jeopardy. Prof. Gates threw the first and only “race card”. Falsely I might add. According to the press conference today the city of Cambridge will hire experts and form committees to study the situation, caused by Prof. Gates’ false allegations of racism, and make recommendations, a process expected to take many months and cost tax payers no telling how much money, all because Prof. Gates decided to cry wolf, when no wolf was present. If it had not been discovered early that these accusations of racism were false, it most probably would have negatively the officers involved for the rest of their lives. The officers could have lost their jobs and livelihood, city provided healthcare canceled and being shunned in society. This is a lot of damage to do to someone for no legitimate reason, and charges for a false accuser of racism should fall under “hate crimes” legislation. Seems fair.

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