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Old 02-02-2006, 09:43 AM   #10
MattRice
Dojo: Baltimore Aikido
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Re: Race and Aikido

I think it's a big deal. People saying 'ill advised' or 'ignorant' things in public shows you what is there underneath. I don't think it matters much if its ignorance, lack of maturity or hate that spawns such nonsense. If Ron (or anyone) let's that slide, then James doesn't get educated on this issue: the problem continues on. Maybe he'll be a different person 10-20 years down the road because he got smacked in a public form, maybe not.

Anyway, I'm a white guy, my opinion of what Ron should or shouldn't consider a big deal on this topic is unimportant, BUT I think it is important to speak up when ignorance is boldly displayed.
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