The message in the taxi is not aimed at the driver, it's aimed at passengers being driven by ethnic minority taxi drivers. The warning is real enough as the vehicle is CCTV'd.
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Well yes, I kind of gathered a taxi driver wouldn't voluntarily carry a sign in his cab aimed at himself
But it seems to be inviting unnecessary trouble by having a sign that introduces the concept of racism as soon as a passenger gets in the cab
No. I am saying if you think saying racist things isn't offensive, you might as well think water isn't wet. Racism is racism, there is no acceptable context for it to be used seriously. Some comedians use it ironically but even then the fact they are comedians and their job is tell jokes more or less makes it clear they are not to be taken seriously.
Never understood that logic. It's unspeakably criminal to tell an offensive joke to a few of your mates in case you offend any passing strangers but perfectly OK to stand in a spotlight and tell it to 200 strangers and charge for the privilege - maybe make a DVD of it for good measure??
Never understood that logic. It's unspeakably criminal to tell an offensive joke to a few of your mates in case you offend any passing strangers but perfectly ok to stand in a spotlight and tell it to 200 strangers and charge for the privilege - maybe make a DVD of it for good measure??
calling a black person a monkey gets you arrested for a hate crime but calling george bush a monkey gets you 100,000 hits on youtube.
So just to clarify, you think that calling a black person a monkey is "banter"?
No i think calling someone who is kicking off at a football match a monkey is banter. If they were white i'm sure we could come up with something just as descriptive and derogatory for them.
Hmmmm, slightly off topic, but some bloke down the pub got poor old Harry Stanley shot dead by police for carrying a table leg, which he said waqs a gun.......
Hmmmm, slightly off topic, but some bloke down the pub got poor old Harry Stanley shot dead by police for carrying a table leg, which he said waqs a gun.......
The police aren't a court
on an unrelated note that cracker song is damn catchy i cant stop watching it lol
So just to clarify, you think that calling a black person a monkey is "banter"?
No it is not banter, it`s plain racist and ignorant, but then again what do you expect from certain members on here, with all the covertly racist posts seeking to justify it, but if you ask them they`ll surely say , Oh i`m not racist but..... :yawn:
Sometimes I wonder if Britain has reached the 21st century yet :rolleyes:
Unfortunately, certain pubs attract lowlives. People complain about the amount of pubs that are closing down, but the case described by the OP is proof too many pubs are still open. What is needed is covert surveylence. Pubs where racism like that the OP described is heard should be closed down immediately.
All pubs should be completely family-friendly and free of racism and other hate speech.
Unfortunately, certain pubs attract lowlives. People complain about the amount of pubs that are closing down, but the case described by the OP is proof too many pubs are still open. What is needed is covert surveylence. Pubs where racism like that the OP described is heard should be closed down immediately.
All pubs should be completely family-friendly and free of racism and other hate speech.
What a ridiculous thing to say.
What's next, close a shopping center, football ground, kid's park and all because some idiot used racist language?
Exactly racists are everywhere..and actually the lefty liberals are doing more harm to the cause of migrants than good by trying to pretend it doesn't exist or that people with this mindset are a good 10 or so people.
And the list could go on, I cant think of any country in the world that has done more against racism and for equal rights than ours.
Sorry, but what have any of those links got to do with morons on the terraces making monkey chants towards black players at premiership football matches ?
You don't hear that at USA sports games was the point I was making. Not that there isn't necessarily elements of racism elsewhere in American society. I'd already conceded that in my earlier post if you managed to spot it :rolleyes:
Americans tend to be more racist towards Asian Americans and Latin Americans.
You only need to Google to discover that there is still a great deal of racism in sport in the USA.
Where do you get this shit from? Is there some Bizzarro America that you've been to? Your America certainly doesn't sound like the one I was born and raised in.
OP, I understand what you mean and where you are coming from. The barmaid was in a difficult position-- she likely wanted them to shut the hell up.
Unfortunately, certain pubs attract lowlives. People complain about the amount of pubs that are closing down, but the case described by the OP is proof too many pubs are still open. What is needed is covert surveylence. Pubs where racism like that the OP described is heard should be closed down immediately.
All pubs should be completely family-friendly and free of racism and other hate speech.
So in other words you want a pub in which everyone talks about things that do not have the possibility to offend anyone.
Hang on while I find one.... Oh wait. There isn't any in the real world. Simple fact is people are always going to talk about things that offends somebody.
And you are forbid from having any fun. Why not just ban drinking alcohol as well.
Covert surveillance? Really?
Judging by your post, I would say that you are not of British descent.
Sorry, but what have any of those links got to do with morons on the terraces making monkey chants towards black players at premiership football matches ?
You don't hear that at USA sports games was the point I was making. Not that there isn't necessarily elements of racism elsewhere in American society. I'd already conceded that in my earlier post if you managed to spot it :rolleyes:
I've been to every major American sport at the either the pro, semi-pro, collegiate or high school level and I have never, ever heard racist language or anything like what happened in football over here. Maurice Edu and DeMarcus Beasley of Rangers was getting racist abuse from Celtic fans recently. It would not happen back home.
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But it seems to be inviting unnecessary trouble by having a sign that introduces the concept of racism as soon as a passenger gets in the cab
Is it for real or did you dream it?
No, trust me it's real. Next time I use a taxi I'll take a pic and post it on here via an image hosting site.
Never understood that logic. It's unspeakably criminal to tell an offensive joke to a few of your mates in case you offend any passing strangers but perfectly OK to stand in a spotlight and tell it to 200 strangers and charge for the privilege - maybe make a DVD of it for good measure??
Seriously, what's the point in engaging you in conversation?
It's like Groundhog day for the 21st thousandth time
calling a black person a monkey gets you arrested for a hate crime but calling george bush a monkey gets you 100,000 hits on youtube.
Tell me hun, if I were to describe you as a cr*****, would you be perfectly fine with that, or would you be a little bit affronted?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s39yYPzktoE
You could be a millionaire.
So just to clarify, you think that calling a black person a monkey is "banter"?
No i think calling someone who is kicking off at a football match a monkey is banter. If they were white i'm sure we could come up with something just as descriptive and derogatory for them.
What was it chris rock said?
Judge Judy would kick it out as hearsay.
Hmmmm, slightly off topic, but some bloke down the pub got poor old Harry Stanley shot dead by police for carrying a table leg, which he said waqs a gun.......
The police aren't a court
on an unrelated note that cracker song is damn catchy i cant stop watching it lol
No it is not banter, it`s plain racist and ignorant, but then again what do you expect from certain members on here, with all the covertly racist posts seeking to justify it, but if you ask them they`ll surely say , Oh i`m not racist but..... :yawn:
Sometimes I wonder if Britain has reached the 21st century yet :rolleyes:
Iz it cos i iz black
All pubs should be completely family-friendly and free of racism and other hate speech.
What a ridiculous thing to say.
What's next, close a shopping center, football ground, kid's park and all because some idiot used racist language?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2012-04-26/nhl-racism-joel-ward-capitals-bruins/54564300/1
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/san-antonio-prep-hoops-fans-accused-racismabover-usa-123930890.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/25/sports/25iht-VANTAGE.1.13188102.html
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1287705-london-2012-olympics-gabby-douglas-rgiii-and-racism-in-sports
And the list could go on, I cant think of any country in the world that has done more against racism and for equal rights than ours.
Exactly racists are everywhere..and actually the lefty liberals are doing more harm to the cause of migrants than good by trying to pretend it doesn't exist or that people with this mindset are a good 10 or so people.
Sorry, but what have any of those links got to do with morons on the terraces making monkey chants towards black players at premiership football matches ?
You don't hear that at USA sports games was the point I was making. Not that there isn't necessarily elements of racism elsewhere in American society. I'd already conceded that in my earlier post if you managed to spot it :rolleyes:
Where do you get this shit from? Is there some Bizzarro America that you've been to? Your America certainly doesn't sound like the one I was born and raised in.
OP, I understand what you mean and where you are coming from. The barmaid was in a difficult position-- she likely wanted them to shut the hell up.
Hang on while I find one.... Oh wait. There isn't any in the real world. Simple fact is people are always going to talk about things that offends somebody.
And you are forbid from having any fun. Why not just ban drinking alcohol as well.
Covert surveillance? Really?
Judging by your post, I would say that you are not of British descent.
I think the barmaid was being diplomatic, trying to avoid a scene, and hoping you didn't hear it.
You could have done something about it, if you wanted to (public order offence) - I don't think it's really much to do with her.
I've been to every major American sport at the either the pro, semi-pro, collegiate or high school level and I have never, ever heard racist language or anything like what happened in football over here. Maurice Edu and DeMarcus Beasley of Rangers was getting racist abuse from Celtic fans recently. It would not happen back home.