[Discussion] The Ku Klux Klan

[Multiply]

I saw this article and thought it was an interesting one.

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Hundreds of locals had arrived to protest their presence, while police with riot gear and tear gas protected the Klansmen. An 18-year-old Thomas stood with the National Women's Rights Organizations Coalition protestors behind a purpose-built fence, when someone in the crowd noticed a white man with a Confederate flag T-shirt and an SS tattoo among them.

He started to run when cries of “Kill the Nazi” rang out, but soon fell to the ground. Protestors began to kick and strike the man with placards. As the blows continued to rain down, a horrified Thomas threw herself on top of the man to shield him. "When people are in a crowd they are more likely to do things they would never do as an individual. Someone had to step out of the pack and say, 'This isn't right,' “ she said.

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I'm glad this woman was able to put aside this mans racist belief and actually protect him from harm. If I were in her position I don't know what I would have done. What would you guys have done?

 

[Ōkami]

That picture has the potential to be iconic.

What I would have done? Probably ignore it. I'm not one to dirty my hands for the sake of others.

 

[-immortal-]

I would either kick him some more. Or do compltetly
Nothing and laugh at him for being KKK.

 

[Multiply]

That picture has the potential to be iconic.

What I would have done? Probably ignore it. I'm not one to dirty my hands for the sake of others.

"I took that picture" ~ Brian Williams :bdpf:


OT: Yeah I'm thinking that's what I would've done. Either that or give him a kick. Depends on my mood though.

 

[Ōkami]

"I took that picture" ~ Brian Williams :bdpf:


OT: Yeah I'm thinking that's what I would've done. Either that or give him a kick. Depends on my mood though.

Well I got nothing against the guy nor his believes however I don't know him nor care to so I would simply carry on with my day.

 

[Venomous Cobra]

I would've recorded the beating and instantly shared that shit on World star.

But for real tho,I'm kinda proud of what she did,It's truly hard to forgive such a stuff.

 

[Αizen]

That woman was brave, you seen how riled up that crowd looked.
I don't think I would have tried to help, I mean KKK...

 

[Joon]

It was a natural reaction to protect is what I would assume. However, I agree with the woman. Its time to grow from the past and look forward to the future.

Feeling indifferent about this. I wouldn't know where my feelings lie: helping that man or taking part or doing absolutely nothing.

 

[Kettei]

Never heard about this story til now. Interesting.

 

[A$AP Wap]

he's still kkk in 2015?
then they should of beat his ass

 

[Funky Tiger]

sieg heil

 

[Punk Hazard]

I don't know what I'd do either. I'd like to say I'd be a good person and help him, but who knows how I'd feel in that moment.

Well I got nothing against the guy nor his believes

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[Joker]

Hate only breeds more hate, so i'd help him. Then i'd check on him months later, and if he's still a racist douche, i'm callin' the mob back

 

[GhostProject]

A lot can be learned from this situation. A lot

 

[Callypigia]

She was right. If you want to see change in the world you have to practice self sacrifice for everyone, not just those we agree with.

 

[Multiply]

Hate only breeds more hate, so i'd help him. Then i'd check on him months later, and if he's still a racist douche, i'm callin' the mob back

Apparently she never saw him again however I think it said years later she was out somewhere and someone randomly told her thank you. She asked him why he thanked her and he said that was his father she had saved.

 

[Zexion~]

Putting your own life at risk for your own free will regardless of society's outlook upon the action.... One of the few true humans I suppose U_U

 

[YowYan]

The power of group pressure Goes to show how legitimate the term ''sheeple'' really is.