No, this is not a stab at Barack Obama (Finally he's officially in!). I am talking about a topic that's still highly controversial today, as it was back in the day when they forced people to sit at the back of the bus. But depending on your point of view, it varies greatly and the pendulum swings either way. If you dint get that I am talking about racism by now, it’s time to turn off MTV and pick up a news paper, and get real world information, not watch the “real world”. It’s been so long since the afore mentioned acts were commonly and widely accepted, but still, it goes on around us. It happened to me about 3 days ago at a store. No it’s not the first time it’s happened to me and I’m pretty certain it won’t be the last either, but at least it’s been a lot less obvious. I went to an electronics store with a friend, that’s located across the street from where I work in downtown Manhattan. To those that know me, already know I don’t dress “hood” and by no means portray that I’m a gangster or anything remotely close to that. It’s just so funny that out of everybody that was walking in there, the security guard follows us around. This guy was watching me like I was stuffing DVD’s in my pea coat as soon as I walked into the store. I’m assuming it’s because my friend was wearing a baggy flight jacket that said “Brooklyn” in big embroidered letters on the back and wearing a beanie hat twisted to the side. I couldn’t even shop in peace, though I still managed to find Metal Gear Solid 1(!) and a decent pair of earphones with Mr. Magoo staring at us in plain sight. I mean at least try to do it in an area where we can’t easily notice you serving us grilled cheese looks. Have the decency to treat us like equals and let me buy the merchandise like everybody else. Is my money not the same green as the others? Is it tainted as soon as it reaches the folds of my pockets? If the cashier at the counter didn’t look so worried while I was buying the merchandise, I would of told her that this guy shouldn’t be hawking the customers like that. Yes it’s his duty to protect the store, and be a little suspicious. Though I bet while he was watching us, the real shop lifters go their after Christmas 5 finger discounts in full effect. I let it go for now…until next time, and there will be a next time, because while some people may change (and that’s hardly the case), the circumstance always remains the same. Always judging a book by it’s cover.
why u didn't tell me about this and I know exactly what you mean man..I don't dress hood at all and I get the same attention sometimes..its really crazy how far we have come but its even crazier of how far we still have to go!
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