See, there’s the thing. I love the band. And if this were back in the 80s and 90s, I’d buy it Day 1. But today, if I were to wear it, I’d constantly worry about getting called out for cultural appropriation.
I don't think that would happen if you rocked the band. Maybe you are assuming the worst?
Well, that's a fear that you've pretty much developed inside your own head. (Not meant as an insult!)
You don’t live in the US, do you? Not meant as an aggressive question, but just saying that in the US, it has become so dang toxic.
Ask some Vietnamese or Khmer immigrants that settled in US whether they’re Chinese and you’ll see some Chinese New Year crackers going up in your eyes
I appreciate and hear what you and svan are saying, but I see it happen a lot. It’s sad AND true.
Yep, I wear my pride band every day and it starts conversations with people I meet who are in the LGBTQ+ community all the time. I’ve had nothing but positive conversations about it. I am conscious of the fact that the things I do may be seen as offensive and/or appropriation but I’m willing to change my behavior if I learn that’s the case. It’s something about loving my neighbor and all that.
You seriously need to get over that. Do you honestly think people are bold enough to come up to you and hurl an insult about what you're wearing? If anyone were to do that they've got real personal problems and are willing to take a risk at getting smacked in the head.
I will carefully skirt several subjects here by saying that we influence the world around us; if we stop showing unity because we see less unity, then others will see less unity, and show less unity. Before we know it we're sitting in the corners furthest away from each other; and we find us sharing that corner with the same nuts that talk about racial wars and being afraid of not being part of a racial majority.
I hear you. There is a lot of negativity in this world and most of it is generated for profit. There are folks that will pick a fight over anything, but I will never let someone intimidate me. Do what makes you feel comfortable and surround yourself with positive energy. Any human asking for equality shouldn't bring out hatred and fear. Likewise, supporting equality shouldn't bring out hatred and fear.
you obviously cannot see that hasn’t ever happened and that rebuttal is the reason it never will because it marginalized a lack of importance for any people to be strong within themselves x it forms a basis for argument of lack of meaningfulness.
First Muslim and atheist are faiths - anyone from any heritage can choose to practice those faiths. I don’t see a white Caucasian being black skinned naturally from 1~100feet away. There is a major difference being ignorant to understanding the need for this maybe should proclude this isn’t a topic you really need to participate in constructively.
Very well said, and I appreciate the response.
my man, my question was to the person asking for american unity, the 'black lives matter' never made me want to say 'all lives matter', they obviously do, but i get where the first is coming from. however if we're asking for american unity, why not raise to to global unity
Technically you can; just like you can (culturally)be a Christian, and an atheist.
Your bias is showing. Stop trying to explain to me what my truth should be. The fact you feel the need to do this is proof of your privilage.
culturally, sure, i suppose, although you would most likely be some sort of arabic as opposed to muslim. i understand your point though)
