Multiple fatalities reported in Texas biker gang shooting

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I am surprised you take that view, I think you are in a small minority.

Not too small, Spooky was the one who called it out. Val has spoken on it as well, not to mention Teddy, Janelle, Maven, Penny, Venkman, Souske, BJ, and myself. How many do you need to make it a majority?

[Boiler 45,505]

Not too small, Spooky was the one who called it out. Val has spoken on it as well, not to mention Teddy, Janelle, Maven, Penny, Venkman, Souske, BJ, and myself. How many do you need to make it a majority?

I have never seen those people make those assertions.

But they can speak for themselves.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I have never seen those people make those assertions.

But they can speak for themselves.

Actually,

spookyturtle, on 18 May 2015 - 08:53 AM, said:

But it's acceptable to do so for Muslims, blacks and Hispanics.

Do I need to find more?

Edited May 18, 2015 by Stay Woke

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Trying to make sense of the "analogies" and virtual high-fives - I guess I will start at square #1: Is anyone making the claim that we (be it average citizen or police) do *not* stereotype biker gangs as a group?

[Boiler 45,505]

I do not think those things you and allegedly others wrote are very nice, but as long as they are not against the TOC so be it.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I do not think those things you and allegedly others wrote are very nice, but as long as they are not against the TOC so be it.

It's strange, minorities get drug through the mud here. But calling it out isn't very nice.

[Boiler 45,505]

Yes it is. Here are some of my favorites:

All black kids are feral

YOU people are killing everybody

Since 13% is responsible for 50% of the murder rate, it's ok that you're profiled

Black folks say the N-word, so you must say it right?

We must speak Ebonics

I can keep going if you like...

Calling it in maybe.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Trying to make sense of the "analogies" and virtual high-fives - I guess I will start at square #1: Is anyone making the claim that we (be it average citizen or police) do *not* stereotype biker gangs as a group?

I think that the average person stereotypes more than bikers. If you take the top four gangs worldwide membership numbers, it's under 20,000, maybe closer to 10K. So everyone who rides a motorcycle is dangerous, all tens of millions of them worldwide. Anyone who rides a bike and wears a leather jacket suddenly is a dangerous low life.

Just like Muslims, less than 1% are troublemakers or radical! but that makes all of them bad news. Ditto for blacks and Hispanics. Everyone stereotypes something, but people generally only get upset when they or something they like are the target.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I think that the average person stereotypes more than bikers. If you take the top four gangs worldwide membership numbers, it's under 20,000, maybe closer to 10K. So everyone who rides a motorcycle is dangerous, all tens of millions of them worldwide. Anyone who rides a bike and wears a leather jacket suddenly is a dangerous low life.

Just like Muslims, less than 1% are troublemakers or radical! but that makes all of them bad news. Ditto for blacks and Hispanics. Everyone stereotypes something, but people generally only get upset when they or something they like are the target.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

I think that the average person stereotypes more than bikers. If you take the top four gangs worldwide membership numbers, it's under 20,000, maybe closer to 10K. So everyone who rides a motorcycle is dangerous, all tens of millions of them worldwide. Anyone who rides a bike and wears a leather jacket suddenly is a dangerous low life.

Just like Muslims, less than 1% are troublemakers or radical! but that makes all of them bad news. Ditto for blacks and Hispanics. Everyone stereotypes something, but people generally only get upset when they or something they like are the target.

Yes exactly.. For the analogies being made to be not-pointless the opposite would have to be true for bikers.

though I see a couple still don't quite understand..

Edited May 18, 2015 by OnMyWayID

[Ban Hammer 13,337]

I think that the average person stereotypes more than bikers. If you take the top four gangs worldwide membership numbers, it's under 20,000, maybe closer to 10K. So everyone who rides a motorcycle is dangerous, all tens of millions of them worldwide. Anyone who rides a bike and wears a leather jacket suddenly is a dangerous low life.

can we call those people who stereotype bikers "transportationists" ??

[spookyturtle 9,465]

can we call those people who stereotype bikers "transportationists" ??

And it's no different than stereotyping all gun owners as bad due to the actions of a fraction of a percent.

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Sooo it's okay to shoot, wound and kill as long as you don't loot. Roger that

In case you didn't know, In Texas you can legally carry a pistol in your car/motorcycle/boat and business without a licenses as long as it is concealed.

These people are considered an outlaw bikers and on the FBI watch list

We will not have looting in Texas due to the high number of guns people own and they will protect their property legally, See Castle doctrine.

I see the massive arrest as a sign of Texas coming down hard on these people, I am sure some just showed up to show their support and now are being charged...

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

And it's no different than stereotyping all gun owners as bad due to the actions of a fraction of a percent.

Nice try but you're wrong. That is different.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Nice try but you're wrong. That is different.

Just checking to see if you were paying attention.