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Am I though? She posted a joke on Twitter mocking the idea that white people couldn't get AIDS. It's only unfortunate that her statement was immediately interpr

• sellyme 5y ago
  > Am I though? Yes. > She posted a joke on Twitter mocking the idea that white people couldn't get AIDS. Even if you believe the subsequent backtracking, that's still a profoundly stupid thing to be doing in that circumstance, and it shows a complete lack of any critical thought as to how your actions and words are perceived.
  • iczero 5y ago
    > Even if you believe the subsequent backtracking Of course I believe the subsequent backtracking. Have you read the New York Times article? Most people aren't racists. > ... a complete lack of critical thought as to how your actions and words are perceived. A lot of people have times when they don't think about how their words will be perceived. I sure have, and I'm sure you have too. However, I do not believe such minor stupidity should result in immediate loss of job, without warning.