ExoDus84 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 http://www.theroot.com/viral-video-shows-black-man-slapping-white-woman-for-ca-1795433269 Quote A viral YouTube clip has sparked furious debate for appearing to show a black man slapping a woman’s eyeball out of her head for repeatedly calling him the n-word. The 55-second clip opens with a black man and a white woman already engaged in a heated argument. “Don’t put your hand in my face; that’s all I’m trying to tell you,” the man warns the woman while apparently engaged in a conversation on his cellphone. This got me thinking about the man's response and how I'm a little conflicted. She was clearly a callous racist, and was deliberately insulting the man and egging him on. Assault is never the correct response, but sometimes it feels like it may be warranted. If I put myself in the guy's shoes, I'd want to give her five as well. I'm sure he didn't mean to smack out her false eye or whatever she claimed happened (that's just a bonus). So what do you guys think? Yay or Nay on the open-hand greeting? Video is below. ***NSFW, due to language.*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Probably not, but that doesn't mean I feel sorry for her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHog Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 In general, violence isn't the answer to most situations. That said, I'm not even close to feeling sorry for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatteredFanSyndrome Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Would I slap her? No. Do I care at all that he did? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchogs Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 did she deserve it? yes. should he have lowered himself to her level and done it? no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Same feeling as the Richard Spencer Sometimes people got learn the world punches back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExoDus84 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, SkinInsite said: Same feeling as the Richard Spencer Sometimes people got learn the world punches back I can get behind this. Crude, racist people who treat others like garbage deserve to have their bubble of invincibility popped on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Wasn't much of a slap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 He definitely shouldnt have done it. But I also dont feel sorry for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Can someone put this man in a room with Riley Cooper....please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 The whole world is watching and this is what we've become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I can't agree that men should hit women over words exchanged. Engaging in discussions about what words make it ok to beat women strikes me as a bad idea for everyone. So no, she didn't deserve to be hit. That said, I don't feel the least bit sorry for her nor do I think this necessarily makes the guy a bad person. Words should not lead to violence, but in the real world they absolutely do (and always have). I doubt very many people are above snapping if confronted with the right words on the wrong day. If there is any word in the English language likely to set someone off, it's the one she used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacks 'n' Stuff Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I'm glad I don't live wherever this was. (probably Pittsburgh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Some of you need to stop playing both sides. It was a yes or no question. I'm not afraid. I voted yes. 5 minutes ago, Riggo-toni said: Can someone put this man in a room with Riley Cooper....please! Can you please explain that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 The best part of the video was what somebody said to her at the end. "Shouldn't had called him a...yo. What's up with you." QFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, DM72 said: Some of you need to stop playing both sides. It was a yes or no question. I'm not afraid. I voted yes. Can you please explain that one. Riley Cooper was at a country concert and said he would fight every <blank> in here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dEQxO8Yuas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Popeman38 said: Riley Cooper was at a country concert and said he would fight every <blank> in here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dEQxO8Yuas I know that. It just came across as if he would like to see the racist Riley Cooper beat his ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Just now, DM72 said: I know that. It just came across as if he would like to see the racist Riley Cooper beat his ass. LOL, I think he meant that dude would slap Riley Cooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Popeman38 said: LOL, I think he meant that dude would slap Riley Cooper. Lol...If he meant that, I owe Riggo an apology. I apologize Riggo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 21 minutes ago, DM72 said: Some of you need to stop playing both sides. It was a yes or no question. I'm not afraid. I voted yes. You feel real special right now, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Nope. He knew the answer, too, as he made sure the bus door would be open for an escape. Really, though, neither party represents the best society has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: You feel real special right now, don't you? You take it anyway you want to. Don't get mad at me, get mad at the woman who was goading that man to leach out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Just like the bus driver in Cleveland a few years ago. Not the right move at all, but don't feel bad for the victim whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Just now, Sticksboi05 said: Just like the bus driver in Cleveland a few years ago. Not the right move at all, but don't feel bad for the victim whatsoever. If I remember that situation, she got up and hit the driver while he was driving the bus. She deserved what she got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExoDus84 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: You feel real special right now, don't you? We're all special in our own way. I appreciate his honesty. I'm as liberal as the next fellow, but in this specific circumstance, I can understand the man's reaction. I haven't smacked anyone since the 5th grade (dude wouldn't get off my swingset, yo), and I've never smacked a woman. But I've also never been racially attacked like the guy in the video. Like many Caucasians, that's not something that I've been subjected to. I like to think I wouldn't resort to physical violence, but I know for sure I'd want to ht whoever was was targeting me like that. Thus, I understand his reaction and can't blame him. I voted yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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