Ethnic Profiling
 

who here would agree ethnic profiling as a component of airport screening?

I do

agree that they do it currently? or that they should do it?

they should do it

I see nothing wrong with ethnic profiling. Just as long as they profile all ethnic groups.

they should only focus on Arabs and people of middle eastern decent. Muslims should also be lumped into that category.

You know. I don't mind if I am ethically profiled. If you don't have anything to worry about then what is the big deal.

Someone help me here. It is 2007 isn't it? Ethnic profiling, racial profiling whatever you want to call it should not take place period. Before I get profiled in here, let me take the guess work out of it. I'm a white male, educated, and in my early 40's. You know whether it's ethnic profiling, racial profiling, religious profiling, or any other type of profiling it is flat out wrong. It all sounds good in theory to those that have never been on the receiving end, but talk to someone that has been. Imagine being followed every time you enter a department store, receiving poor service at a restaraunt, being starred at by passengers on public transportation, being the punch line of jokes told by a group of good ole boys, having to listen to the sound of someone locking their car doors because you are walking by, having to listen to slurs because of the way you dress, who you worship, or your sexual orientation. Once you start profiling for any reason, you've stooped to a level that is hard to recover from. I know a lot of you will disagree with me and that's okay. After all, it is America and it's 2007 isn't it?

Sam: sad situation....dont have the answers...I have some wishes,but no answers!

sure is Tim, I just think the whole profiling thing is flat out wrong. Ever see the video of the Major on the Miami Dade police force who happened to be a black man and was profiled as he was driving his car by a patrolman? It was brutal.

Haven't seen that stuff, but I know it goes on! Like I said, I don't have the answers...but apparently in this game there are no rules.

Oh I agree with that. You know I think what makes it hard for me is I served overseas and was in the Philippines when Marcos was overthrown and also during the coupe attempt on Aquino and the way the media filters things before and after it gets to the states is unreal. We sit there and watch CNN,NBC or any other outlet and think what they are saying or reporting is 100% accurate and the truth of the matter is it's nowhere close to being the truth. Being involved in something like that and watching it play out on the tv gives you a completely different and sometimes jaded perspective on what is really going on.

Those poor blondes