Comment by junon
4 years ago
> People are either cops, or uncaught criminals. ..and they wonder why they have so much trouble making non-cop friends (DISCLAIMER: I know a number of cops).
Ehh let's not make a habit of asserting anecdote as fact, please. Saying you know cops is like saying you know black people and that somehow it affords you some privilege others do not possess.
This is a weak and ad-hom argument.
> is like saying you know black people and that somehow it affords you some privilege others do not possess.
Of course it does. Interacting with black people (or any race) affords you insight into their life experiences, struggles, worldview etc...
Of course sociological discourse is highly subjective but this attitude on HN that anecdotal data has no value whatsoever is silly. Do you seriously expect every fact of every people to be published in some infallible academic journal?
Was alluding to the common argument of "I can say the N word, I know black people" spiel. You've missed my point, I suspect on purpose.
Just knowing someone of a particular demographic doesn't mean you're entitled to generalize about them. That's not how discourse works.
Based on a fairly cursory examination, the "N-word" ban is largely enforced by white people and using it is likely to get them more riled up than black folk.
So simultaneously I can imagine how black people wouldn't care and why that doesn't matter. The word isn't banned because blacks have delicate eardrums, it is banned because white people are showing respect.
I really appreciate having my words taken out of context, and wrapped in insults.
I probably could have done without the second sentence, but the first stands.
Have a nice day.
Please point to where I insulted you.