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ObieX · 11-06-2005, 04:47 AM

One may consider this racial profiling, but that is kinda beside the point when it comes to this situation.

Picture it. You a security guard in a stadium. There are (former) presidents there. The vast majority of the crowds are either inside watching the game, or are on line for food/drink/bathroom. You stroll around and come across a bunch of guys kneeling on the ground near an air vent (most likely with their belongings).

Now, if I saw this i would think a few things:

1. WTF?

2. What is going on here?

3. I should check this out.

If you DIDN'T check it out, it would be a problem. The fact that it *WAS* checked out is a good thing.

If the questioned individuals think something happened that shouldn't have, they are sorely mistaken.

Edit: I live in northern NJ, and quite frankly we don't have a shortage of minorities in this area. People in northern NJ are very much used to seeing someone of another ethnicity living next door, working along side them, enjoying the same sporting events together, being friends/family with them. If you are a racist here you'll be so overwhelmed by the melting-pot that is NJ your head would explode.

11-06-2005, 04:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
ObieX Pickles Location: Shirt and Pants (NJ)	One may consider this racial profiling, but that is kinda beside the point when it comes to this situation. Picture it. You a security guard in a stadium. There are (former) presidents there. The vast majority of the crowds are either inside watching the game, or are on line for food/drink/bathroom. You stroll around and come across a bunch of guys kneeling on the ground near an air vent (most likely with their belongings). Now, if I saw this i would think a few things: 1. WTF? 2. What is going on here? 3. I should check this out. If you DIDN'T check it out, it would be a problem. The fact that it WAS checked out is a good thing. If the questioned individuals think something happened that shouldn't have, they are sorely mistaken. Edit: I live in northern NJ, and quite frankly we don't have a shortage of minorities in this area. People in northern NJ are very much used to seeing someone of another ethnicity living next door, working along side them, enjoying the same sporting events together, being friends/family with them. If you are a racist here you'll be so overwhelmed by the melting-pot that is NJ your head would explode. __________________ We Must Dissent. Last edited by ObieX; 11-06-2005 at 04:54 AM..