Mobed, who hurt you?
I would offer you a hug and a cold beer but I doubt we live in the same corner of the world so instead I will offer you the only thing I can - an explanation of my original post.
Firstly, I'm not "screaming racism". You seem to be under the impression that I am deeply offended by this scene and that I'm calling for a boycott of the film. I'm not. Quite the opposite, I thought this move was great! Now I realize that the term "racism" provokes strong emotion in many people and it was for that very reason I chose to use it. I wanted a discussion, I wanted to hear what other fans/critics of the film had to say and had I phrased it in boring terms I doubt many would even have bothered to read it. Never the less, it was not presented as a statement of fact, but as a question. I asked for the opinion of others on a scene in a movie (on an internet site devoted to movies no less!), that is all.
Secondly, I fail to see your point. Yes there are far, FAR worse things happening in this movie. (Not exactly sure where the "little girls RAPED, young boys IMPALED" part happened though...) Does this in any way shape or form prohibit me from discussing a minor issue or trivial part of the movie? The reason I posted this one was because (as you may or may not have noticed) the major themes in this movie are already discussed elsewhere. I probably could have started a topic on the snow in the movie and if it was white enough but that would have been boring. Instead I chose a topic I though would be fun and interesting to discuss, a topic you were free to ignore if you did not agree.
But that brings me to my last point. This is an open discussion on the internet and you are most certainly welcome to your opinion. In fact I thank you for your participation as well as your concern about my levels of personal maturity and state of mind. I am flattered and humbled by the fact that of all the people on this world wide web you chose to vent your frustrations on, you chose ME. Should you require more release you are most welcome to rail at me (and my topic even!) some more. If it would help, feel free to take some shots at my supposed appearance, sexual prefrence and/or dead relatives.
I live to serve.
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mobed
16 years ago
First of thank you for a gracious answer. I’m sort of a person that am usually right on an issue, but am also quick to admit when I’m wrong. In fact I quite enjoy it, because whenever I realize my wrongs I can correct it and stand a little taller. And so it is in this instance that I stand corrected. To some degree at least… I still believe that, that scene was not motivated by racism, but rather as I tried to show in my previous post a “package of violence” that comes with the main characters of the movie. (Little girls RAPED, young boys IMPALED also did happen, the rape attempt of the young girl in the cabin, and impaling of the youngest member of the chasing gang by a booby trap)
But that’s not important, what’s important is where you are right in pointing out certain fact:
• “”Never the less, it was not presented as a statement of fact, but as a question. I asked for the opinion of others on a scene in a movie (on an internet site devoted to movies no less!), that is all.””
Well this is the main and important part where you are correct; it was simply a question and as such the more or less impolite response was uncalled for and I apologize.
• “”Of all the people on this world wide web you chose to vent your frustrations on, you chose ME.””
Well your correct on this point to a degree, I was generally frustrated that day due to people attributing any misconduct that was directed to a “minority” as racism. While it can be that it often isn’t. That person or groups of persons are generally ill tempered and are misconducting themselves as rule not as an exception towards any race. The US primaries were one of the episodes that frustrated me that day. And again wrong to single you out as sum of those sentiments.
I hope your comments where not meant as sarcastic and where genuine and as such prompted to me to correct myself and say where I was wrong. Cheers.
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relax1977
16 years ago
Mobed, I am often surprised by people but rarely in a good way! Thank you for your gracious apology, finding one of those on an internet board is extremely rare! I assure you my response was not sarcastic and I understand completely - we are all only human after all and we all get frustrated. No harm done.
"Well your correct on this point to a degree, I was generally frustrated that day due to people attributing any misconduct that was directed to a “minority” as racism. While it can be that it often isn’t. That person or groups of persons are generally ill tempered and are misconducting themselves as rule not as an exception towards any race."
With that sentiment I agree completely! Believe me, as a white South African I'm willing to bet I get to deal with this a lot more than you. Then again, maybe not - I don't have your life and I will not presume to know what it's like.
Anyway, takes a big person to admit they made a mistake and those seem to be in short supply. I appreciate your reply. Cheers!
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hohum_
16 years ago
Oh stop it already... I can't type properly due to all the tears! <grin>
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relax1977
16 years ago
There's room in this group hug! C'mon, you know you want in!
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lambrettaguy200
16 years ago
I prefer the term "pimp hand" and "pimp slap" which avoid the sexist implications of "bitch slap". :)
Hitting the Chinese chap, would that be a Chinky-Chop ?
You wanna f * * k with me? Okay. Say hello to my little friend! (Tony Montana)
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