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Originally Posted by Textcritic
This is the way I see it. I agree that Proteau's piece is pointless and stupid, but he does point to an issue that is real. As more and more black players enter the NHL, they will contribute to a culture shift with which many people are uncomfortable. I admit that a big reason why I can't watch basketball has to do with how much I simply cannot identify with the culture. Kids immersed in this culture will continue to enter the NHL in increasing numbers, and old traditionalists like me are just going to have to get on with it.
Does this point to racially motivated criticisms? I don't think so. It points to a cultural gulf—which is an entirely different thing. As far as I can see no one is limiting opportunities for NHL players because of their skin colour. But some people are uncomfortable with the ontology and the vernacular that accompanies some black players. This is pretty natural, but I expect that as it always does, enough exposure will result in a greater acceptance of cultural differences.
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I'm not trying to pick a fight, but this is part of the problem. I come from a good home, but I grew up in a neighborhood and went to a school of mostly Caucasian people. I was bullied.
I grew older, and gravitated to people from my same background. Some were bad influences.
I grew up. I did well in school. I worked hard. I got a degree.
My point is that, as I said earlier, everybody has disadvantages. Some of them racial. But nobody should use this as an excuse for failure. And I won't give them outlet.
Women of power don't bitch about sexism. They overcome it.Yet racism exists, but instead of bitching about slavery years ago, overcome it. Don't make it a reason for failure. Overcome it.