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Racial tension 'more extreme' and 'overt' since election of Pres. Barack Obama
mlive.com ^ | November 19, 2013 | Gus Burns

Posted on 11/19/2013 2:18:14 PM PST by Q-ManRN

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy recently found herself at the center of a national story that exposed existing racial tension in Detroit and beyond.

It led to Worthy telling a New York Times reporter she believes racial tensions today are much more "overt" and "extreme" than prior to the election of President Barack Obama, the nation's fist black president, in 2008.

After a shooting earlier this month, it became the black prosecutor's duty to evaluate whether Theodore Wafer, a 54-year-old white man from Dearborn Heights, violated the law when he fatally shot Renisha McBride, an intoxicated 19-year-old black woman from Detroit, on his porch during the early morning hours of Nov. 2.

Perhaps more interesting, however, is the insight the story offers into Worthy's perceptions on racial relations in the U.S., something she hasn't seemed eager to address, at least in conversation surrounding the McBride case.

“The racial tension in this country and the racial divide in this country has always been very, very high, but I think at some points it’s been more covert than others," Worthy told the New York Times. "I think when the president was elected it became much more overt and much more extreme on the outside... I don’t know what’s going to change it. I wish I did.”

Do you agree with Worthy's analysis of the state of race relations?

(Excerpt) Read more at mlive.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: racerelations; renishamcbride; theodorewafer; trayvonmartin
Yes, I do agree that racial relations have gotten more tense since Obama became President. A better question would be why!
1 posted on 11/19/2013 2:18:14 PM PST by Q-ManRN
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To: Q-ManRN

Why?

Because he and the people who give him his instructions have done all they can to make it worse.


2 posted on 11/19/2013 2:20:26 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

I think you would have to ask eric Holder and “his people”.


3 posted on 11/19/2013 2:25:19 PM PST by mosaicwolf (Strength and Honor)
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To: mosaicwolf

“Do you agree with Worthy’s analysis of the state of race relations?”

She’s allowed to change her mind, isn’t she?


4 posted on 11/19/2013 2:32:34 PM PST by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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To: Q-ManRN

Racial tensions have worsened since Obama was elected. I can speak for myself. Prior to Obama being elected, I would say I was definitely not a racist. No doubt about it. After five years of being called a racist because I disagree with Obama’s policies, I have become a racist in the language I use and in decisions I make. I will not ever be called a hypocrite. I do not like black culture or black values and this makes me treat blacks differently.

The same is true when it comes to homosexuals, lesbos and those that are confused by what is between their legs. Being called a TeaBagger, homophobe and worse led to a change in my language and decisions. I am not homophobe because I am not afraid of fags, but I will treat them differently because I really don’t like their values.

There isn’t a term for hating liberals yet, but I treat liberals different as well.


5 posted on 11/19/2013 3:05:15 PM PST by ConservativeInPA (Molon Labe - shall not be questioned)
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To: ConservativeInPA

The “New Normal” is so far ahead of its time that it just doesn’t belong and it probably never will.


6 posted on 11/19/2013 3:10:13 PM PST by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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To: Springman; cyclotic; netmilsmom; RatsDawg; PGalt; FreedomHammer; queenkathy; madison10; ...
Racial tension my ass. The media is desperately trying to stir it but only the weak fall for it. Just refuse to play along.

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7 posted on 11/19/2013 3:10:18 PM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: ConservativeInPA

If blacks did not vote monolithically for the Democrat Party, it would implode. The Democrats promote racial envy, hatred, and contempt at every opportunity. They do this so they can remain in power. The Democrat leadership is nothing more than power pimps.


8 posted on 11/19/2013 3:28:35 PM PST by cpdiii (Deckhand, Roughneck, Mud Man, Geologist, Pilot, Pharmacist. THE CONSTITUTION IS WORTH DYING FOR!)
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To: Q-ManRN
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9 posted on 11/19/2013 3:37:09 PM PST by Col Freeper (FR: A smorgasbord of Conservative Mindfood - dig in and enjoy it!)
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To: Q-ManRN

No, it isn’t. And if you say it is, you’re a racist!


10 posted on 11/19/2013 3:39:51 PM PST by GBA (Ezekiel ch. 7, verses 1-14...our consequences?)
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To: Q-ManRN
A bunch of racists decided to elect an unqualified black man as president, because they believe that blacks are inferior and need artificial propping up in order to compete with other groups. Their belief that blacks are inferior is the basis for their continuing support of this failed president... they feel that because he's black that he's not as capable as other presidents, and therefore needs to be cut a lot of slack.

Treating a group of people as inferior (implementing quotas, enacting "hate crime" laws, etc.) has the effect of making that group feel inferior, which leads to real inferiority.

11 posted on 11/19/2013 3:41:55 PM PST by Cementjungle
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To: Q-ManRN

I couldn’t find any link to leave a comment on that article. Was there one?


12 posted on 11/19/2013 3:43:32 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (I don't call "911", in my house, I AM '911"....)
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To: Cementjungle

Wonder how the writer feels about Detroit electing a white mayor?

From my personal experiences in Detroit, I feel like the people aren’t nearly as racist as their leadership. After all it was political leadership in Detroit that kept Duggan off the ballot. It was political leadership that tried to strip him of votes when he won the primary as a write in and he won the general election by nearly 10%.

Break the instinct to follow and things will change.


13 posted on 11/19/2013 3:57:09 PM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: BenLurkin

Why?

Because he and the people who give him his instructions have done all they can to make it worse.

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Bingo! All part of the master plan.


14 posted on 11/19/2013 4:03:57 PM PST by Bigg Red (Let me hear what God the LORD will speak. -Ps85)
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To: Q-ManRN
Of course race relations are worse. Obama and Holder are trying to provoke a race war. The likelihood increases with each attack the black racists from “da ‘hood” do to innocent people whether it's one to one or a mob of perps.
15 posted on 11/19/2013 4:24:03 PM PST by MasterGunner01
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