Kramer's A Racist!!!

[Dan33977]

Well, after I heard people talking about this incident at the comic book store today, I couldn't resist watching the actual video (I hadn't yet at the time because I tend not to like intense, loud, awkward, argumentative situations, so I shied away from watching it). Anyway, I just finished it and I must say that what Richards did was wrong and extremely overboard (and I mean extremely), but this doesn't let the jackass he was yelling at off the hook, either. Put it this way: before Richards started screaming, "He's a ******! He's a ******! He's a ******," not only was he within the boundaries of decency and legitimacy, but he also had a point! The jerk was being obnoxious (let alone rude and inconsiderate to the audience members around him—no wonder they laughed, clapped, and cheered after Richards called him out on it before he stooped as low as he did), and to make matters even worse, he retorted with his own racial slur! And I know that some people will disagree with me on this issue, but, in my opinion, racism toward/racial slurs against black people are just as bad as racism toward/racial slurs against white people. Well, this heckler apparently disagrees, and in calling Richards what he called him while at the same time not being as hassled as Richards is for the same thing, he's essentially benefiting from and taking advantage of the fact that his ancestors were enslaved by the ancestors of Richards, which is just sickening.

My point? They're both jackasses. But, listen, we all say things we don't mean when we're angry (yes, we all do—don't deny it), and to claim that Richards is racist simply because of this is just absurd. Period. Nothing else to discuss. Close thread.

 

[charl_huntress]

And Master Dan has spoken...lol One of the slave mods will be here in a second I'm sure...lol

Anyway, like has been said before we know he was angry, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have to apologize. I agree the black dude who called him a cracker shouldn't, but guess what? He was angry too. See how that anger thing works out...everyone just gets madder. So don't try to say one person's anger justifies another. They are both wrong, but IMO the greater burden lay with Richards because he was the professional, not that dude in the audience. He clearly didn't act like a professional because a more professional and more talented comic would have done something other than resort to insulting a heckler with a racial slur in the manner that he did.

 

[Dangerous]

This is no big deal.

4real who cares, he said n-igger a few times, blah.

 

[charl_huntress]

Obviously the people who got called that.

 

[charl_huntress]

I support helping blacks, but I don't like being told I owe it or am in debt. I'm not. I choose to support it, because I believe it's in the best interest of America and the world. I'm only obligated out of intelligence, and not out of debt or guilt for crimes committed by other white people whom I never even met.

I understand what you are saying. Seriously, I do. I discuss this with my friend often. She feels the same way.

So I will tell you what I tell her.

The issue is that it still goes on, so you choosing to support it means that when you are not in the mood you might just say **** it...and then where are we. Plus, if you know it goes on then you do share some obligation to stop it since you are continually benefitting from it. Hence why there is some level of blame and accusation, as well as a since of reparation today.

 

[Sloth7d]

You should be right more often.

Funny. I was actually going to say the same to you.

 

[Sloth7d]

4real who cares, he said n-igger a few times, blah.

Um,the black citizens of America maybe?

 

[War Lord]

4real who cares, he said n-igger a few times, blah.

Why don't you take my comments in context?

 

[Equint77]

he's also made anti semetic remarks... and he's jewish too...

i wanna punch this ******* in the face.

 

[Locs]

Michael Richards is a racist. He isn't the first racist celebrity and sadly, he won't be the last.

 

[War Lord]

Michael Richards is a racist. He isn't the first racist celebrity and sadly, he won't be the last.

Why do people create new identities just to post an opinion?

I'd really like them to use their originals.

 

[Locs]

Why do people create new identities just to post an opinion?

Probably the same reason why others jump to conclusions.

I'd really like them to use their originals.

Well it's too bad people don't cater to you. Really.

 

[Darthphere]

Its funny, now its just all about a money grab. They already hired Gloria Allred and theyre looking for cash. Good job!

 

[terry78]

^And unfortunately that's going to negate any rational reasons as to why Richards was in the wrong. Now people will just say, "those blacks are only calling racism to get paid." I wouldn't ask for anything other than an apology had it been me.

 

[Superman]

Its funny, now its just all about a money grab. They already hired Gloria Allred and theyre looking for cash. Good job!

I'm so sick of this story already and them hireing that ambulance chaser Gloria Allred just put it over the top. Yeah Richards is an ass for saying that crap but these guys trying to sue him for it is just dumb.

You're right, It's nothing but a money grab.

 

[Darthphere]

I'm so sick of this story already and them hireing that ambulance chaser Gloria Allred just put it over the top. Yeah Richards is an ass for saying that crap but these guys trying to sue him for it is just dumb.

You're right, It's nothing but a money grab.

I dont doubt that they were highly offended and insulted, theres no denying that, but now its clear that they went to the media with this after the video surfaced and Gloria Allred contacted them and they didnt jump at the chance of making a buck out of this. God Bless America.

 

[Mr Sparkle]

Its funny, now its just all about a money grab. They already hired Gloria Allred and theyre looking for cash. Good job!

who would possibly award money to these people?
Idiots!

 

[Abaddon]

Well the legal drama would further humiliate Richards.

 

[Mr Sparkle]

Well the legal drama would further humiliate Richards.

wouldn't it actually humilliate people stupid enough to sue someone for calling them names?
I mean, they where HECKLING HIM. sure he was out of line, but this is ridiculous, you think hecklers would have developed tougher skins.
I hope they get nothing....gawd.

 

[Abaddon]

wouldn't it actually humilliate people stupid enough to sue someone for calling them names?
I mean, they where HECKLING HIM. sure he was out of line, but this is ridiculous, you think hecklers would have developed tougher skins.
I hope they get nothing....gawd.

I'm guessing they intend on going after him for committing some hate crime or something like that. They're jackasses.

 

[Locs]

The lengths people will go to defend racism...amazing.

 

[Abaddon]

I think it's less "Hey, shut up. Racisms cool!" and more "**** black people. You got it good now!"

 

[Wilhelm-Scream]

The lengths people will go to defend racism...amazing.

I've been called hurtful names. The fact that I'm not pathetic enough to try to sue the people who called me those names does not mean I'm defending racism.
Grow some brain.

 

[Mr Sparkle]

The lengths people will go to defend racism...amazing.

so you think these people deserve monetary compensation?

 

[Fred_Fury]

Some people cant control their anger. Ive said stupid things I didnt mean when I got angry before (one time I got so mad at this kid I started making fun of him cause he was adopted) I doubt he really meant this stuff.