02-06-2019, 04:51 PM
Mark Herring said all that needs to be said IMHO:
"In 1980, when I was a 19-year-old undergraduate in college, some friends suggested we attend a party dressed like rappers we listened to at the time, like Kurtis Blow, and perform a song," he wrote. "It sounds ridiculous even now writing it. But because of our ignorance and glib attitudes — and because we did not have an appreciation for the experiences and perspectives of others — we dressed up and put on wigs and brown makeup."
Herring also said he's "sure we all have done things at one time or another in our lives that show poor judgment, and worse yet, have caused some level of pain to others." The 1980 party, he said, is a "glaring example" of that.
I just want to know if there are actual people upset about this and can explain it to me or if it's just the press and a handful of loud people on twitter. I mean, I did "West Side Story" in high school and wore brown makeup to look Hispanic. Also my mom has a picture of me as a baby laughing after pissing all over the wall. I guess I better not run for public office?
"In 1980, when I was a 19-year-old undergraduate in college, some friends suggested we attend a party dressed like rappers we listened to at the time, like Kurtis Blow, and perform a song," he wrote. "It sounds ridiculous even now writing it. But because of our ignorance and glib attitudes — and because we did not have an appreciation for the experiences and perspectives of others — we dressed up and put on wigs and brown makeup."
Herring also said he's "sure we all have done things at one time or another in our lives that show poor judgment, and worse yet, have caused some level of pain to others." The 1980 party, he said, is a "glaring example" of that.
I just want to know if there are actual people upset about this and can explain it to me or if it's just the press and a handful of loud people on twitter. I mean, I did "West Side Story" in high school and wore brown makeup to look Hispanic. Also my mom has a picture of me as a baby laughing after pissing all over the wall. I guess I better not run for public office?
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a van is a good guy with a van