05-01-2021, 01:31 AM
(04-30-2021, 10:25 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: OP suggesting that a menthol cigarette ban would cause Biden/Harris to lose Black voters, specifically enough to lose the election.
Ahhh, I see. An understandable assertion, but I don't think racism was the reason. I think you can file this under an attempt at humor with racial undertones. I do agree that in today's world this would absolutely be labeled as subtle racism, but I grew up in the 80's and 90's when racial differences were poked fun of in a not mean spirited fashion. I grew up with so many amazing comedians who made fun of racial quirks and differences, I just don't see it as racism. I guess it boils down to intent, and just I don't see a racist intent in the original post. I'll end by saying I completely get your statement now and I understand why you made it.
