Misc Texas County Official calls Term 'Black Hole' racist - Page 3

Deberg_1990 · 08:35 AM

Good lord, when will this insanity end???? How about we just get rid of the word "Black"?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,380143,00.html

DALLAS — What do "black hole," "angel food cake," and "devil's food cake" have in common?

They're all racist terms, says a Dallas County, Texas, official.

A county commissioners' meeting this week over traffic tickets turned into a tense discussion over race when one commissioner said the county's collections office was like a certain astronomical phenomenon.

"It sounds like Central Collections has become a black hole," Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, who is white, said during the Monday meeting.

One black official demanded an apology, and Commissioner John Wiley Price, who also is black, said that type of language is unacceptable.

At the meeting, Mayfield said he intended his comments to be taken in the context of the scientific meaning, and became upset that he was being misunderstood.

In astronomy, the term black hole refers to a star that has collapsed upon itself, creating something so dense and small that it does not have any physical properties besides a gravitational force so great that even light cannot escape its pull.

Later, Price told MyFOXdfw.com that he believed it and other terms were racist.

"So if it's 'angel food cake,' it's white. If it's 'devil's food cake,' it's black. If you're the 'black sheep of the family,' then you gotta be bad, you know. 'White sheep,' you're okay. You know?" Price said.

Price said people should watch their words when it comes to stereotypes.

"I think people should always be careful. You know, I'm okay if I'm 'bartering' with you. ... But if I try to 'Jew you down,' Oooooh. Is that racist? I thought it meant the same thing? No, maybe it doesn't."

The world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking might have a solution to the problem over perception of the astronomical term. He refers to the phenomenon as "a singularity."

Here is the video of the meeting:

http://www.townhall.com/video/FoxLoc...0710johnwiley1

Fairplay · 08-02-2008, 05:21 PM

Plus this report on the statistics compared to some of the worst countries in Africa for Aids.

"AIDS in America today is a black disease," says Phill Wilson, founder and CEO of the institute and himself HIV-positive for 20 years. "2006 CDC data tell us that about half of the just over 1 million Americans living with HIV or AIDS are black."

Wait....... 13 percent of americans are black, but have over half the Aids disease in america?

Whats wrong with that picture?

Article: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/condi...k.aids.report/

**OnTheWarpath15** · 08-02-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

Actually, you're 100% ON BASE.
He's an idiot that (unsuccessfully) tries to get my panties in a bunch. I ignore his idiotic posts because he's too dumb to realize that I'm for what he's for.

So as in the words of Jay-Z, I stick with...
"Don't argue with fools because people from a distance can't tell who is who".

Thought so. Thanks for confirming.

wutamess · 08-02-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

Plus this report on the statistics compared to some of the worst countries in Africa for Aids.

"AIDS in America today is a black disease," says Phill Wilson, founder and CEO of the institute and himself HIV-positive for 20 years. "2006 CDC data tell us that about half of the just over 1 million Americans living with HIV or AIDS are black."

Wait....... 13 percent of americans are black, but have over half the Aids disease in america?

Whats wrong with that picture?

Article: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/condi...k.aids.report/

I'm still trying to figure out who he's trying to convince?
Starting to think he's racist.

Fairplay · 08-02-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

I'm still trying to figure out who he's trying to convince?
Starting to think he's racist.

Just posting the stats "bro" just the stats.

Are you saying the stats are racist? Simple answer...Yes, or No?

Fairplay · 08-02-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

I'm still trying to figure out who he's trying to convince?
Starting to think he's racist.

It's so easy to play the race card isn't it?

Fairplay · 08-02-2008, 05:52 PM

I guess you can't answer a simple yes or no question.

Dude i can pull a lot more statistics out then just that. You can call that one the tip of the iceberg if you will. But i'm trying to help not hurt the problem. Just recognizing there is a problem is the first step. Entender? er.....you jive?

**Baby Lee** · 08-02-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

"Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

Never wrestle a pig, you'll both get muddy and the pig likes it.

08-02-2008, 08:26 AM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Texas County Official calls Term 'Black Hole' racist Good lord, when will this insanity end???? How about we just get rid of the word "Black"? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,380143,00.html DALLAS — What do "black hole," "angel food cake," and "devil's food cake" have in common? They're all racist terms, says a Dallas County, Texas, official. A county commissioners' meeting this week over traffic tickets turned into a tense discussion over race when one commissioner said the county's collections office was like a certain astronomical phenomenon. "It sounds like Central Collections has become a black hole," Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, who is white, said during the Monday meeting. One black official demanded an apology, and Commissioner John Wiley Price, who also is black, said that type of language is unacceptable. At the meeting, Mayfield said he intended his comments to be taken in the context of the scientific meaning, and became upset that he was being misunderstood. In astronomy, the term black hole refers to a star that has collapsed upon itself, creating something so dense and small that it does not have any physical properties besides a gravitational force so great that even light cannot escape its pull. Later, Price told MyFOXdfw.com that he believed it and other terms were racist. "So if it's 'angel food cake,' it's white. If it's 'devil's food cake,' it's black. If you're the 'black sheep of the family,' then you gotta be bad, you know. 'White sheep,' you're okay. You know?" Price said. Price said people should watch their words when it comes to stereotypes. "I think people should always be careful. You know, I'm okay if I'm 'bartering' with you. ... But if I try to 'Jew you down,' Oooooh. Is that racist? I thought it meant the same thing? No, maybe it doesn't." The world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking might have a solution to the problem over perception of the astronomical term. He refers to the phenomenon as "a singularity." Here is the video of the meeting: http://www.townhall.com/video/FoxLoc...0710johnwiley1 Last edited by Deberg_1990; 08-02-2008 at 08:35 AM..
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Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	Plus this report on the statistics compared to some of the worst countries in Africa for Aids. "AIDS in America today is a black disease," says Phill Wilson, founder and CEO of the institute and himself HIV-positive for 20 years. "2006 CDC data tell us that about half of the just over 1 million Americans living with HIV or AIDS are black." Wait....... 13 percent of americans are black, but have over half the Aids disease in america? Whats wrong with that picture? Article: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/condi...k.aids.report/
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08-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#36
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	I guess you can't answer a simple yes or no question. Dude i can pull a lot more statistics out then just that. You can call that one the tip of the iceberg if you will. But i'm trying to help not hurt the problem. Just recognizing there is a problem is the first step. Entender? er.....you jive?
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