If a person of Hispanic origin rapes a woman and, in an attempt to catch this violent criminal, police publish a description identifying the suspect's general racial makeup, is that a "racist" thing to do? Apparently the folks at KMYL (1190 AM) in the metro Phoenix, Arizona area think it is. It appears that we cannot even discuss the basic appearance of a wanted criminal now without being "racist" about it all. The story comes to us from The East Valley Tribune, where the paper quotes the vice president for programming at KMYL as saying that calling a criminal an Hispanic is "racial profiling." And what is her reasoning?
(Mayra) Nieves said Hispanic is an ethnicity, not a race -- and many Hispanics are white or black. She said ethnicity should not be used when describing an attacker. Instead she said she would describe the Chandler Rapist as having "dark skin."
Even her "explanation" contradicts itself. If a "Hispanic" can be white or black, why should the rapist be called "dark skinned"? After all, what is the definition of "dark"? To an albino, even a white person is dark skinned... or can I say albino without somehow being a racist? Is it really a racist thing when we are given a generalized description of a wanted criminal's race or is it just good police work? It would seem to anyone with an ounce of sense that the later is the answer here. After all, if police are looking for a white Ford Bronco, should the police report describe the auto in oblique terms? (Such as calling the vehicle a "somewhat colorless, large American car that could be thought of as a sport utility vehicle, not that we are impugning all SUVs.") Or should the police just say it is a white Ford Bronco? Which one would more easily get the public to lend assistance with finding the vehicle? But, no, we are now in an era where the race card is thrown about with such abandon that no one can take the charge of racism seriously anymore. Worse, by making the job of the police harder, this KMYL VP would allow a rapist to more easily roam the streets in search of his next victim. Fortunately, the Chandler, Arizona police are not stupid enough to fall for this radio troublemaker's ploy. They are refusing to change their tactics here.
But Chandler police spokesman Sgt. Rick Griner said his department will stand by its description, saying they release the details the victims give them. "It would be irresponsible on our part to change or alter that," he said.
Excellent work, Sgt. Griner, excellent work. But, the final question remains: how have we allowed PCism to get so far that we can no longer even mention the actual description of a suspect on the lose without charges of racism filling the air? Now, I’m curious. Does KMYL stand for Kain’t Mention You’re a Latino? Ooops. Was that not PC of me?
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But, the final question
November 12, 2007 - 07:19 ET by motherbeltBut, the final question remains: how have we allowed PCism to get so far that we can no longer even mention the actual description of a suspect on the lose without charges of racism filling the air?-WTH
We are already past that point. Don't you remember when the police chief didn't say one of the DC snipers was a black man, because he didn't want to "paint" (is that racist?) any one group?
However, in another instance, namely the WTC memorial "raising the flag" statue, they were going to make one of the firefighters look African-American and one Hispanic. The PC police didn't seem to have a problem with what they would do to the facial features in order to make bronze statues represent a skin color and/or ethnicity, whichever you want to call it.
Frankly, I'm amused when blacks or hispanics say they want to decide what to be called (the various permutations of their "self-classification"). Because no black or Hispanic person ever asked me or (as far as I know) any other "white" person if using the term "Gringo" or "Anglo" was acceptable....
I remember when I was a kid
November 12, 2007 - 09:33 ET by misterbee241I remember when I was a kid growing up in the 50's, the "N" word was very popular around here and not just among black folks.
My mom hated that word and she taught me to call black folks "colored folks". Well it turns out that was an insult too, they wanted to be called "black."
So now what are we back to? People of color. Mom was right all along.
Even Rosa Lopez describes it
November 12, 2007 - 07:13 ET by FairlightEven Rosa Lopez describes it as a blanco Bronco.
How stupid these people
November 12, 2007 - 08:51 ET by msh1973How stupid these people have become. You notice that the left are always the ones who bring up race.
Racism
November 12, 2007 - 10:18 ET by ScrapironOld, Retired and glad of it.
It's election season and like deer season some go into heat and get stupid, but the democrats seem to stay stupid year round. The latest outburst from the local news to the former MSM, especially the NYSlimes, prove that a media education does not mean there is intel being passed on in the colleges. Brainwashed does not mean educated and since over 90% of blacks vote democrat there is all the proof you need of brainwashing or bribery. Vote for me and the check keeps coming. What happened to the chants of Black Pride of the 60's? There sure isn't any pride in voting democrat to keep yourself and your children on welfare.
best coffee spilling laugh of the week...
November 12, 2007 - 12:43 ET by wizardjr"It's election season and like deer season some go into heat and get stupid, ..."
and now I've got to clean and dry out my keyboard
nobody listens to this station here in phx
November 12, 2007 - 09:18 ET by lunaticcringeradiothis is a small station, 5000 watts during the day, 400 at night, it is a spanish speaking talk radio station, it caters to the suburb of tolleson west of downtown phx, which ironically is where a ton of illegals live and drop houses are always being found and busted.
what i find a litl contradictory is that the self appointed who cares announcer for all thing latino said hispanic is an ethnicity not a race saying that hispanics can be white or black. okaaaay, then why does government employment forms have a box under race that lists as hispanic/latino. they want the recognition there so they can get whatever ass kissing they get from the government, but when a hispanic person commits a crime it's wrong to list their racial background. i don't get upset everytime a white guy does something stooopid and cry racism. maybe all us white people should start acting like ultra sensitive baby brat crybabies like every other race to shut every other race up.
needless to say nobody will still be listening to this pathetic litl radio station today after this miserable litl publicity stunt.
lunaticcringeradio
}}---> Racist rapist descriptions
November 12, 2007 - 09:29 ET by Cool ArrowOnce it was "All Serial Murderers are White", until Wayne Williams in Atlanta broke the curve. Then it was the DC Snipers. Wasn't there some Illegal riding the rails committing serial rape/murder across America?
Point is, anything one can add to help in the capture of these predators should be welcome. Enough of this nonsense about demonizing a whole race based on the actions of one person at a time.
Can't we just hunt the sonofab*tch down and kill him? Or should we also be sensitive to the possibility it might be a woman with a turkey baster?
I don't think race matters
November 12, 2007 - 12:13 ET by TruthMongerI don't think race matters regarding criminal description - many are now of mixed race anyway - a physical description is sufficient - light skin, dark skin, straight hair, curly hair, etc...
It's not necessary to call someone "White-European, Hispanic, African-American, etc as a criminal description - has nothing to do with crime - it's irrelevant. Of course the PC crowd will bitch about "dark skin" being racist - which is BS of course - too bad on that score - caucasions have "dark skin" in the summer too...
Partner with Islam and the NiceBelievers respect police:)
}}---> Really Truthie
November 12, 2007 - 12:22 ET by Cool ArrowSo let's not differentiate between male and female either. Could be a transvestite, huh?
could be - and again -
November 12, 2007 - 12:30 ET by TruthMongercould be - and again - irrelevant - exterior physical description is plenty
Partner with Islam and the NiceBelievers respect police:)
""It's not necessary to
November 12, 2007 - 14:29 ET by Ernest""It's not necessary to call someone "White-European, Hispanic, African-American, etc as a criminal description,""
Only to dangerous individuals like you. You'd willingly put our children, families and communities in extra danger just to prove some PC point. As if listing African American or black is not more descriptive then listing merely "dark skinned". Dark skinned? African? Indian? Aboriginal? Hispanic? I hope someone like you never puts anyone in harms way for your skewed sense of nobility.
}}---> Ernest
November 12, 2007 - 14:38 ET by Cool ArrowHe's just being his altruistic perfect world self.
If the cops needed a description of someone who'd physically wronged him or a loved one, you can rest assured his racial hatred would slip out somehow.
Not that there's any racial hatred involved, but Truthie has now painted himself into that corner if, and when the situation arises.
He'll rationalize it with "the cops kept asking leading questions", but he has already characterized those future statements.
African? Indian?
November 12, 2007 - 15:37 ET by TruthMongerAfrican? Indian? Aboriginal? Hispanic?
How do you know which one they are...?
They probably "all look the same" to your type anyway:)
Can't argue the facts - so you have to desperately toss in the PC accusation? Talk about lame. You're probably more PC than I am. Most people are. I have a kid too, bud - and it's people like you that concern me the most regarding his safety:)...
(Mayra) Nieves said
November 12, 2007 - 10:16 ET by GregE(Mayra) Nieves said Hispanic is an ethnicity, not a race -- and many
Hispanics are white or black. She said ethnicity should not be used
when describing an attacker. Instead she said she would describe the
Chandler Rapist as having "dark skin."
...and I will describe Mayra Nieves as a "dumb ass."
Yunz gotta watch this video ...
November 12, 2007 - 10:47 ET by drillanwrhttp://youtube.com/watch?v=L1zGvQ9WcWg
THIS is where we are heading in the insane P/C world when allowing the media and the politically correct idiots to run things.
Laugh ... but you know it's true.
"The suspect is described
November 12, 2007 - 11:29 ET by MassConservative"The suspect is described as 5 ft something (don't want to offend little people), weighing somewhere between 0 and 400 lbs (don't want to offend obese people) who reaked of bean burrito and stale Dos Equois".
- There...I didn't use ethnicity. Is that PC enough?
"There are scandals that need to be addressed. Republicans address them, Democrats re-elect them." - Tom Delay
As a home beer brewer, I am
November 12, 2007 - 11:34 ET by Warner Todd HustonAs a home beer brewer, I am offended. Off to tolerance class for you.
MC -
November 12, 2007 - 11:35 ET by drillanwrPlease ... click on the video link in my above post.
Says it all very nicely.
Unfortunately I am at the
November 12, 2007 - 11:51 ET by MassConservativeUnfortunately I am at the office and cannot get to it.
"There are scandals that need to be addressed. Republicans address them, Democrats re-elect them." - Tom Delay
Oh, so they're saying he
November 12, 2007 - 12:07 ET by wiwfOh, so they're saying he ISN'T Hispanic.
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
"In other news... a man
November 12, 2007 - 15:30 ET by steviep831"In other news... a man killed two yesterday. He is described as having two arms and two legs. The suspect had hair and apparently all ten fingers.... what's that? I can't say it was a man? It's sexiest? Sorry ladies and gentlemen. A Homo sapien killed two yesterday. He or she is described as having two arms and two legs... what now? I can't mention he/she had arms and legs? That's bragging???" and on and on... ad nauseum.
This world is getting very very ridiculous. Can we populate the moon and send all these moonbats there already?