I will throw in my two cents for whatever its worth.
Racism has been prevalent for a very long time. However, over the last 10-20 years those most racist had began to retreat to mere behind closed doors conversation. This confused many people (mostly white people). The perception was that racism was dying off. When in reality it was just no longer acceptable to be said out in public.
Whether you believe it or not. Trump opened some doors that should have remained closed. He began to make generalizations about groups of people in very unprofessional ways. I do not say this to start a political debate. (I am not interested in that at all). I am only pointing out that he made stereotypes the new norm.
The more he tweets the more people become comfortable with saying "whatever they feel" without regard for common decency.
Then people began making statements like "stop being so sensitive" "stop being so butt hurt" which only heightened tensions. There can be no compromise when professionalism, common decency, and respect are no longer priorities.
Just because you CAN say something does not mean you SHOULD.
McNair is 80 years old. Which means he was raised during a time where racism was the norm. So it is not above the scope of reality that he could still have some racist views. And then again he could not be racist. Whatever the case, no one knows for sure. So stop taking up for him when you don't know. Maybe you should just say "I hope he did not mean it that way".
Just my two cents. Intelligent debate is welcomed. However, emotional reactions will be met with silence.
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