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Why do people say stupid racist things when they upset?
I have puzzled on this one for a while.
Here's my conclusion. When people are angry, really angry, they want to do something to hurt the other person. So, they look for any kind of nasty thing they can latch onto... race, weight, how they look, sex... and then beat the other person with that insult.
I think good, normal people do this, not just the fringe types. I would bet if we installed a microphone in all the vehicles on the road, you'd be surprised how often people said the nastiest things when the other drivers did kind of infraction. But, then, if you gave this normal person a lie detector test you'd find they don't really believe this stuff, but that was their available weapon, and they used it.
Yes, we all are responsible for what we do. You shouldn't lash out at others. You are going to reap some bad results if it gets to your boss, the media, etc. But, my guess is that everyone... including you... and your boss, and that media reporter... has done something like this at some point. Don't be a hypocrite.
I think this lady is now completely humiliated, might be charged with a crime, and has now lost custody of her dog. Was it worth it?
For everyone, chill out, forgive, forget, and move along.
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