‘This is a deeper issue’: Trent Robinson issues apology to Latrell Mitchell on behalf of Roosters
‘This is a deeper issue’: Robinson issues Roosters apology to Latrell
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As a society, I think we are approaching the issue of racial abuse a lot better than what we did in the past. In my lifetime, I can remember casual racism being the absolute norm in social circles I've been involved in. Over my lifetime, I am seeing less of it which is a great thing. We still have a way to go in making racial abuse taboo in society. It was not all that long ago that people actually blamed Adam Goodes for pointing out racism, yet he was slammed for pointing out that it was a kid that did it.....not unlike what happened to Latrell a few days ago. The crowd, society and media reaction to the Latrell incident is a shitload more positive than what happened to Adam Goodes.
While we are at equal rights for all in society, the next step is to make lgbtiq hating just as taboo. That is a long way away sadly.
A 15 year old yelled "Black Dog"...
Very unwarranted but its not worth all this media.
I've heard terms like "White Boy".. "Useless white idiot" at games and nothing is said lol
I've never heard those comments at games. Heard plenty of black this & that tho. Criticism of latrell is racially charged whether ppl want to admit or not.
Probably is but "Fire up you black dog" from a 15 year old fan isn't worth all the carry on imo.
I disagreeProbably is but "Fire up you black dog" from a 15 year old fan isn't worth all the carry on imo.
This comment is absolute proof of my earlier comment......we still have a way to go to educate people that racial abuse is an absolute no go area.A 15 year old yelled "Black Dog"...
Very unwarranted but its not worth all this media.
I've heard terms like "White Boy".. "Useless white idiot" at games and nothing is said lol
Sadly, you are absolutely correct.I've never heard those comments at games. Heard plenty of black this & that tho. Criticism of latrell is racially charged whether ppl want to admit or not.
There you go again! Bigotry ALWAYS needs to be called out....otherwise it is accepted crowd and society behaviour.Probably is but "Fire up you black dog" from a 15 year old fan isn't worth all the carry on imo.
There you go again! Bigotry ALWAYS needs to be called out....otherwise it is accepted crowd and society behaviour.
Think the media attention is warranted. Brings out an issue too many of us want to pretend isn’t there or is not as bad as it seems. That kid is embarrassed now, hopefully remorseful too. The attention puts any other racist merkin on notice.Called out.. ok.. but all this media attention?
All the media attention will do Letrell more harm then the "Fire up you black dog" comment.
So your solution is to ignore it and allow the racism to continue? It's not the worst slur used against an indigenous person, but it's 2023, education is better than it was 50 years ago and no one should have to be subject to this ignorant racism anymore.Called out.. ok.. but all this media attention?
All the media attention will do Letrell more harm then the "Fire up you black dog" comment.
A 15 year old yelled "Black Dog"...
Very unwarranted but its not worth all this media.
I've heard terms like "White Boy".. "Useless white idiot" at games and nothing is said lol
Having directly witnessed racist abuse of the sought Latrell was subjected to I 100% believe we have to stamp this right out. It’s gut wrenching when you hear it. Christian Welch called it out on the offsiders this morning when Roy Masters took your approach. There is no place for it.Called out.. ok.. but all this media attention?
All the media attention will do Letrell more harm then the "Fire up you black dog" comment.
Think the media attention is warranted. Brings out an issue too many of us want to pretend isn’t there or is not as bad as it seems. That kid is embarrassed now, hopefully remorseful too. The attention puts any other racist merkin on notice.
A 15 year old yelled "Black Dog"...
Very unwarranted but its not worth all this media.
I've heard terms like "White Boy".. "Useless white idiot" at games and nothing is said lol
It is also a classic case of a person completely failing to understand the damage of racism because they have never truly suffered from it in their lifetime. This attitude is still prevalent in some parts of our society.Classic example of "whataboutmeism".
I've never heard any reference to "white" anything from a fan, but even if it did happen, what is your point? That people just need to get over it?
It is also a classic case of a person completely failing to understand the damage of racism because they have never truly suffered from it in their lifetime. This attitude is still prevalent in some parts of our society.