How does racism end without shaming those who perpetuate it?
Personally, I doubt racism will ever truly end in our society, not as long as we continue to have unresolved class issues, historically and inherently built into our economic system and the institutional models that we continue to uphold. There are also varying levels of effectiveness when it comes to shaming, and all too often, it tends to stay on a superficial level. This doesn't mean we shouldn't fight back, and I did not intend to sound so indifferent, but realize I came off that way.
One could say the same thing about racist southerners back in the day if you're living well somewhere else.
I agree. My contention is more with the outrage being sparked by a private conversation. I despise opportunism. Where was the public outcry (mostly celebrity) when he settled claims for discriminatory practices? That's when his actions were truly made public and personal in their offensive nature. I'm not condoning what he said, but I am accounting for context. I'm reminded of Mel Gibson and the stupid comments he was recorded saying on multiple occasions. But hey, if this is what it took to break open Sterling's past ACTIONS, then I can admit that it will serve a benefit.
Excessive emotions is said shaming. It hasn't gone far enough yet (from what I've seen), people should refuse to buy tickets and players should demand trades until this piece of shit sells the team. And I would hope that buyers low-ball him on the price too.
I'm fine with this. I actually don't view what you are describing as excessive emotion, but rather, effective action. I'm with you. Shame his wallet. Money is the bottom line bruiser. Shame his character? That will not change him one iota at heart. Shame Jews and call him a redneck cracker as a reactionary response? It's perpetuating the exact same shit. (Obviously not holding you to such comments).
That is probably true, but where is this limit from empathy and sympathy coming from?
It's not about empathy or sympathy, and I apologize if that's how I conveyed my thoughts. Racism thoroughly DISGUSTS me, and I can admit to deflecting attention from it's perpetrators. I mean, I have been called things directly during my life (among incidents involving loved ones), and have learned to feel pity for people so short sighted and ignorant. In most cases, you can't change a person's heart for anything, but you can make them suffer economically. Once a scum, almost always a scum. I get that and support that as productive shaming. But ultimately, my point is about more effectively putting a stop to racism by not gimmicking out such a serious topic. (Again, not holding you to this.)
