Quote:For the record I believe the "Uncle Tom" term is outdated, but very pointed still in today's society

 

The reason why we (1981 and I) havent had to ask each other about about our backgrounds is because we agree with each other comments on various subjects on the forum.  Common sense. He asked about JJ's life/background because they have a different viewpoint which should be obvious to you. 

 

You keep making these wild assumptions about him dismissing jj's different opinion when he just merely asked about his life. Do you think for JJ? He is a man of his own and can respond for himself.

 

 

Lets get back to the meat of this issue. Why are you so defensive and always insuiate someone calling JJ  "Uncle Tom" when they just want to inquire about his background, why is that?

You and I disagree on nearly everything on this board, and yet you've never asked me to explain my background to you as to why I think the way I do. I didn't see you ask JJ any of that before you decided he was "uncomfortable". Hell, I've never seen you or anyone else ask for a detailed description of someone's history and that of their family just because they have a different opinion. Are you going to claim this is a normal occurrence on here?


I do not think for JJ, it's obvious that he can think for himself. But considering you decided to "translate" his post and tell us what he REALLY meant, you have no problem with trying to think for him.


And the meat of the subject, the real meat is that you are okay with making him have to prove himself before you consider his opinion valid, just because it differs from yours.

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