One could also interpret this Kim article as being condescending to people of color. He's basically arguing that it's not the fault of African Americans because they weren't TOLD how to vote better, not because they simply are for the (posted to Quick Hit: Why Prop 8 Won )
Just in case the opinion of the heretofore anonymous teethy weirdo/angry black man holds any weight here, this is my take: I don't think Courtney's caption was meant to be offensive and, to be clear, no offense was taken. Let (posted to A Week Later...)
Courtney: My comment wasn't an attack -- it was a combination complaint/question that I should've phrased more respectfully than I did. And for that, I apologize. I appreciate your taking the time to respond to what I wrote. I understand (posted to A Week Later...)
To everyone else who commented on this thread: Thank you for (a) letting me that I wasn't alone in having concerns about that caption and (b) making it clear that I could've done a much better job of expressing those (posted to A Week Later...)
"Cool it already"? This is the first time I commented. It's nice to see that my viewpoint is unwelcome, though. I don't agree with your bringing up the "focus on REAL issues" argument, either. That's another one that's problematic. I (posted to A Week Later...)
Of course little things matter. But I think that has been dealt with (see Courtney's apology and explanation). As my post made clear, I was concerned with the way in which the slip was attacked on this thread. And its (posted to A Week Later...)
I KNEW IT!! I was going through these pictures and I saw the caption on that one and I laughed because of the face that the man is making. Then I realized that people were going to take it way (posted to A Week Later...)
