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The music awards was not the first time he pulled that crap. He did it at a benefit for the victims of Katrina as well (I happened to agree with his opinion in that case, but it was neither the time nor the place to incite). We’ve all experienced horrible things in our life. This does not give us license to do whatever we want. Rationalizing his behavior in any way is not only irresponsible, but it gives him the power to continue to spew his ignorance. My final straw with Mr. West came with his comments on reading. So many young people do look up to him. How many parents and educators had to deal with the repercussions of that comment? I’m sure his mother, a very educated woman and a Dr. of English if I’m not mistaken, must surely have rolled over in his grave when he released that statement.
I am truly sorry that you have had the experience of meeting so many idiots in your life. Unfortunately they breed and pass that ignorance on to their children. Remove these people from your life! You are not going to change their mind. You don’t have to sit quietly by while they make comments.
In my opinion, racism is simply wanted ignorance. How do you enlighten people that have no desire to see logic?
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