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Am I American Enough?

2014-08-20 14:12:30.79591+00 by Dan Lyke 3 comments

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#Comment Re: made: 2014-08-21 10:54:07.244324+00 by: stevesh

I don't know about American, but he's more than paranoid enough. Crying? Geez.

#Comment Re: made: 2014-08-22 00:45:20.797172+00 by: brennen

I don't know about American, but he's more than paranoid enough. Crying? Geez.

The author of the article appears to be black.

It's not paranoia when they're really out to get you.

#Comment Re: made: 2014-08-26 22:42:40.357941+00 by: Dan Lyke [edit history]

Color matters, even in San Francisco.

When observed by others, I am Schr�dinger�s Black Man, existing in a constant state of potential criminality. Am I committing a crime at this moment or merely capable of it? Is my walk suspicious because I lack the gait that neighbors expect while I am walking? Or do I look suspicious because I �look� suspicious and because other characteristics serve merely to reinforce that impression?