JoseGrinan's Blog

You make a good point Skyder. But you have to keep in mind what is implied here. Black men and women have been compared and likened to monkeys since the slave trade. So to make such a statement does nothing but reopen old wounds.

Consider this...if President Bush were put into the likeness of a Klan member...it would cause quite a stir I think. Why? Well, because the Klan, for most, is an old wound that many wish to see closed and sealed away forever. And to imply that Bush has any ties to the Klan would be horribly insulting to him I think.

Just like being compared to a monkey is just as insulting to Blacks. So the Bush/Obama comparison is kind of like apples to oranges.

What do you think?

Foe... Sound argument from your side as usual. The only problem I see with it is, that you are suggesting a double-standard. If Bush can be compared to Curious George, so then should anybody. I really think it's apples to apples (or should I say bananas to bananas) j/k
I understand that SOME have made the comparison of blacks to monkeys, but those old wounds can only be opened if you allow them to be. It is your right to not take offense, is it not? I just don't think "Racism" should be cried at this point. The guy who made the shirt made reference to the likeness of his ears and smile, not that blacks look like monkeys, and my point is that the same EXACT motive was used to compare Bush to a plethora of monkeys

Skyder - that's what I love about this site...the chance to get opinions and different points of view. I agree with you about the double standard. But it is hard for many to understand that point of view because of the past. We still have a long way to go before all the old wounds are healed.

Very good point.

Foe - I would say that I compare YOUR likeness to that of a helluva fisherman :) Nice catch in your pic.

It should also be pondered that if I were to fly a Rebel flag does it mean I'm racist? Yes the shirt is a bit disturbing but this is the USA and what one considers racist another see's it as free speech. Like the old saying goes.."There's an excuse for ignorance but not stupidity".