Reply #64: An person who happens to be African American would recognize [View All]

[ShortnFiery]

her either way (big hair or braids). Why? Because people of the same race more readily identify each other.

That's exactly why, WHITE police officers should take care to pay special attention to the distinguishing characteristics of those congresspersons of other races. That's exactly why what the police officer did was RACIST. Why did I make such a rash claim. Because he would not have entertained grabbing a POTENTIAL Congresswoman or High Ranking Official from behind *for one moment*.

All indicators are is that this white officer STEREOTYPED (Black - Woman) and made the split second decision that this person could NOT have been anyone of true importance.

How many other congresspersons have been GRABBED from behind? Again, had he not been 100% stereotypically sure that a black woman with big hair was of NO IMPORTANCE, he would NOT have assaulted her.

The Officer is at fault. When I was responsible for protocol, I studied people of color extensively. Despite what each race thinks of the other, "They don't all look alike." A black officer would not have made such an automatic conclusion ... a black officer would have stood in front of the person he wished to question. Heaven forbid Nancy Pelosi change her hairstyle lest she too could be GRABBED from behind by a Capitol Hill Officer. Arlen Specter best not have more chemo-therapy because "hairstyle is all inclusive" when it comes to recognizing our esteemed diplomats and representatives.

Bunk! The Officer erroneously behaved in a thug-type manner because he applied stereotypical racism, i.e., a black, big haired woman cannot be of any importance - stop her instead of taking three extra steps to get in front of her path. Racism! Pure and simple.