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Originally Posted by packs
His comments directly echo multiple stereotypes perpetuated about African Americans. So my assumptions that they were motivated by general and totally non-specific views (i.e. stereotypes) about race are valid in my mind, especially in the absence of any other variables. For example, there is no discussion about the quality / selection of the food and beverage options and merchandise available at Hawks games. But he does assume that African American fans are definitely not buying them because they don't have any money. And he's positive that white fans, solely because they're white, do have money (three times as much according to his Thrashers quote).
Putting that aside, what is there to defend about his comments? The direct quotes I've posted don't bother you at all?
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That's a good question. It is certainly possible that he's offering up items that whites would be more interested in purchasing, and same for food selection. So what food items would you suggest he offer?
Meanwhile, since you have ignored my rebuttal that the Hawks' owner could very well have physically observed the fact that there are not very many black fathers attending games with their sons, I'll move on to some other discussions. Making assumptions about the man doesn't do anyone any good.