I think I can agree with Chris Anderson: Patrick Caton is a bigot, a bad cop, and should resign. I will not make him out to be a "racist." I do not think the use of the "N-word" or any "racial slur" is grounds to call someone a racist. If that were the case 75% of the callers to 1230 the Buzz would be racists. Racism is a term that I believe is misused by most people. It has morphed into the label of choice used against anyone who does not agree with policies that most or the most vocal blacks profess.
I also agree with Bill Cunningham's tendency to be an apologist for the police force. His knee-jerk blue shield defense is more automatic than PETA protest at a P&G shareholder's meeting.
Thursday, October 10, 2002
Despite Advice, Cincinnati Arts Association To Sue Boycotters
I don't know about the chances for success in their case, but what ever can keep the boycotters busy is fine by me.
I don't know about the chances for success in their case, but what ever can keep the boycotters busy is fine by me.
Lawsuit: Coroner improperly keeps body parts after autopsies
This just brings to mind the movie The Man with Two Brains starring Steve Martin. Where is Dr. Hfuhruhurr when you need him?
This just brings to mind the movie The Man with Two Brains starring Steve Martin. Where is Dr. Hfuhruhurr when you need him?
Wednesday, October 09, 2002
CityBeat: War Cries in Cincinnati
Greg Flannery reports between 2,000 and 3,000 protestors gather outside Union Terminal to voice opposition to Bush's War plans. With Greg’s obvious anti-war bias, I would call these numbers high unless you add in Pro-Bush supporters out there with signs as well. Other press reports place the number around 1,000.
Greg Flannery reports between 2,000 and 3,000 protestors gather outside Union Terminal to voice opposition to Bush's War plans. With Greg’s obvious anti-war bias, I would call these numbers high unless you add in Pro-Bush supporters out there with signs as well. Other press reports place the number around 1,000.
Recorded racial slur puts Caton off streets
OK, I wonder if the black community will see this as revenge on Caton for being a disliked by the Chief, like was claimed about Twitty's prosecution. It was claimed then that Twitty was being treated unfairly. Will those who supported Twitty call for every officer who spouts any racial slur to be forced to desk duty? No matter what the race and no matter the word. Blacks can’t use “nigger” and whites can’t use “cracker.” I guess cheese and crackers is not going to be on the menu any longer at the police cafeteria. This guy sounds like a bigoted jerk and may be a bad cop, but that does not mean he is a racist.
OK, I wonder if the black community will see this as revenge on Caton for being a disliked by the Chief, like was claimed about Twitty's prosecution. It was claimed then that Twitty was being treated unfairly. Will those who supported Twitty call for every officer who spouts any racial slur to be forced to desk duty? No matter what the race and no matter the word. Blacks can’t use “nigger” and whites can’t use “cracker.” I guess cheese and crackers is not going to be on the menu any longer at the police cafeteria. This guy sounds like a bigoted jerk and may be a bad cop, but that does not mean he is a racist.
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