"quit playing in the trees like monkeys" nets criminal charges?

[dreamer]

OK, several letters to editor HAVE been written to the paper sinc3e I originally posted this, but the original story I read about it WAS a news article. ANd the woman accused of makeing a racist slur has lost her job............altho I no longer remember what her job was.
I have to admit I am not up to date on what constitutes a racial slur......and yeah, I call all climbing children little monkeys......well, I used to, anyway, but now I will be more careful, but I will resent haveing to be so careful. Anyone who knows me knows I do not ever say confrontational things on purpose, I do not maliciously ever hurt others, I am not mean, etc.
Truth is, there are not many AA people here in my town, few in my county (altho we are getting more) There were none where I went to school, none in my kids schools, not becuz I actively made a choice to live where there are no AA, or much racial diversity,. but more becuz I simply have stayed my whole life where I grew up, and so did my parents. It just happened this way. My biggest exposure to any diversity is when I take my kids to the city to their docs etc.............and when I have been there, staying at RMH etc.....my experiences have been great with all kinds of people from other countries, and all kinds of ethnic backgrounds.
I fear that when people jump the gun so quick to accuse of racial slur when there might not have been one intended, everyone is creating a problem. I find that sad. It sure is makeing me afraid to say anything to anyone about anything. ANd to me, that will promote continued segregation.

 

[Sara PA]

The woman diddn't lose her job, she resigned as a pledged Obama delegate to the Democratic National Convention. She is currently a trustee for the Village of Carpentersville but at this time doesn't think she will run for reelection next April when her term is up.

 

[dreamer]

that may be the "official" media explanation.........................

 

[Sara PA]

Huh? Being a delegate isn't a job. If being a trustee is a "job", it's an elected position and the decision about running is hers to make. Meanwhile she has the position until next year unless she chooses to resign.

 

[dreamer]

I am talking about her regular, paying job....she lost her job...............when this all began................

 

[Sara PA]

I couldn't find any information that indicates she lost her job. Instead I found more recent articles that say she didn't resign as an Obama delegate after all. The Obama campaign is satisfied that it was all a misunderstanding.

 

[Abbey]

My, my. I guess you learn something new every day. I never knew 'monkey' was a racial issue. To me, they're cute little animals that climb in the trees.

Abbey