Gladys Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just now, The Voice of Reason said: Yes indeed but the publicity as far as I’m aware made no reference to skin colour No, it didn't, why would it? Thommo was arguing that if you don't know the people why are you concerned? My point is that natural human nature is to be concerned, and if you extrapolate his view, an event affecting people geographically and racially distant from you will be of zero interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 1 minute ago, Gladys said: No, it didn't, why would it? Thommo was arguing that if you don't know the people why are you concerned? My point is that natural human nature is to be concerned, and if you extrapolate his view, an event affecting people geographically and racially distant from you will be of zero interest. Its how they program them in their initial training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyone Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 1 minute ago, finlo said: Its how they program them in their initial training. Oh that’s a bit unfair. I’m sure some of the constabulary do indeed have unsavoury attitudes but not all of them , just a minority. Although the Hunnish ones from the west of Scotland tend to lean that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 2 minutes ago, Gladys said: No, it didn't, why would it? Thommo was arguing that if you don't know the people why are you concerned? My point is that natural human nature is to be concerned, and if you extrapolate his view, an event affecting people geographically and racially distant from you will be of zero interest. Yes I quite agree with your analysis of Thommos view. It’s not one I subscribe to either. But there was an implication in the “ darker hue” comment of yours that skin colour had a part to play in his disinclination to be interested in events further afield. I’m sure this was unintended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 (edited) 2 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: Yes I quite agree with your analysis of Thommos view. It’s not one I subscribe to either. But there was an implication in the “ darker hue” comment of yours that skin colour had a part to play in his disinclination to be interested in events further afield. I’m sure this was unintended It was exactly what was intended as I explained in the post you replied to. ETA of course, that is not to say Thommo is racist, but an extrapolation of the view that if you don't know the people involved, why are you bothered? But, people are bothered whether they have a direct connection or not, hence the numerous social reformists, charities etc. It is a view, which TBH, takes the humanity out of being human. Edited May 31 by Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 10 minutes ago, Anyone said: Oh that’s a bit unfair. I’m sure some of the constabulary do indeed have unsavoury attitudes but not all of them , just a minority. Although the Hunnish ones from the west of Scotland tend to lean that way. I do believe Thommo hails from north of the border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 I thought Gladys gave the thread a bit of a poke. Like an oul Manx housewife getting a bit of a blaze going. 'Don't touch that fire woman, there's no moor coal till tomorrow'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 I've said before that it is unlikely that a close relative would be on social media, you just don't want to hear the tittle tattle, you want the tragedy close to your heart. So, fire away on social media but don't expect anyone close to the tragedy to be there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 34 minutes ago, Gladys said: No, it didn't, why would it? Thommo was arguing that if you don't know the people why are you concerned? My point is that natural human nature is to be concerned, and if you extrapolate his view, an event affecting people geographically and racially distant from you will be of zero interest. Not really. It read to me that if they don't live in his house he isn't interested. 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 23 minutes ago, finlo said: I do believe Thommo hails from north of the border. ramsey ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 1 minute ago, WTF said: ramsey ? Nah, sweatyland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 1 hour ago, Gladys said: It was exactly what was intended as I explained in the post you replied to. ETA of course, that is not to say Thommo is racist, but an extrapolation of the view that if you don't know the people involved, why are you bothered? But, people are bothered whether they have a direct connection or not, hence the numerous social reformists, charities etc. It is a view, which TBH, takes the humanity out of being human. You're massively wrong. I don't care what's happening in the Ukraine either and unless I'm mistaken I'm sure they're the same colour as me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 13 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: You're massively wrong. I don't care what's happening in the Ukraine either and unless I'm mistaken I'm sure they're the same colour as me All of ‘em? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 31 minutes ago, Mr. Sausages said: All of ‘em? Well who knows but as I'm a massive racist according to Gladys I probably couldn't tell people apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Poppins Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 How has a thread about speculation drifted to skin colour? Reminds me of this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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