Paul1977:

 

This thread seems to be a good example as to why a helpful discussion about latent racism never seems to go anywhere.

 

I feel like the point that @solutionz was trying to make was that, perhaps, sometimes things that can be interpreted as racist don't always have racist motivations behind them. Perhaps @solutionz is erring too far to the side of "let's give them the benefit of the doubt", but the way he was attacked and shutdown for his opinion was unnecessary in my opinion.

 

Do I agree with everything he said? No. Can I see the point he was wanting to make? I think so.

 

I thought long and hard if I should post in this thread for fear of being vilified as racist (or an apologist for racism) for saying anything that may not 100% agree with some of the more vocal Geekzoners. In itself that makes me wonder how a meaningful discussion can ever happen when there can be so much fear about simply having the discussion.

 

It's easy (and proper) to outright condemn obvious racism, but for real change to happen we need to be able to discuss the the far more prevalent latent and sub-conscious racism.

 

There's a couple of aspects here. Understanding the mood of the room is pretty important. This is a pretty tricky topic and more so at the moment.

What makes me incredibly angry is the questioning of Bhosales motive. There is also the implication that her husband can't recognize racism. 

This is how racism gets diminished. I don't think it's ok and I don't feel it should be accepted.