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aardwolf wrote:

israel67 wrote:

Glock 23 wrote:Although, I must comment, it appears in public the "C" word can be used alot more often without repercussions than the "N" word. I see a double standard.

The 'c' word is very commonly used in Britain and the Commonwealth as a ...well, almost as a term of endearment, bizarre though that might sound.

The 'n' word is commonly used in rap music as as a term of endearment.

what's up? my cracker!

longtooth wrote:

israel67 wrote:

Briankey wrote:Someone using the term "Cracker" in their post about White people is an ethnic slur no matter how its used, but when someone responds to a post doing the same thing its Illegal?. Your not making sense of your own rules your enforcing. If you want to be precise, then any ethnic slur is illegal regardless of how its used. I think that rule is vague and Two faced.

Forgive me for sticking my oar in here, but as a European, I have to ask: what does 'cracker' mean? Over here, it's a savoury biscuit.

Cracker is the racial insult that racist Blacks call White Anglo Americans.
It equates to a White calling the Black the "N" word.

Here a real cracker is still the savoury biscuit you mention. The go great w/ an apple for snack or w/ Crunchy Peanutbutter. I never grew up.

Although, I must comment, it appears in public the "C" word can be used alot more often without repercussions than the "N" word. I see a double standard.

mmmmm, savory biscuits

TXGLOCK29 wrote:...
Did I do the right thing, or would any of you have pulled your weapon? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

I think you did the right thing because I would have done the same. Im not an easy target and in good shape and athletic so I probably wouldnt draw unless I saw a gun or another lethal weapon. I know I wouldnt draw until it was absolutely necessary. I guess thats because I know 99.9% of these situations WONT escalate into a crime.

txmatt wrote:With the type of people you described it probably wouldn't have made a difference, but telling them "that it would not be smart to threaten me and you don't know who you're talking to" sounds like a threat and could serve to escalate the situation.

no, I think that by him not responding at all, it shows fear which can trigger an attack IMHO. Also, he didn't "escalate" the situation, they did by threatening him. "you better watch out" is a direct threat in my book.