Quote Originally Posted by 420_24/7
I compare you to a racist because what you said was comparable to racism. Also, calling them brainless stoners is just lending to the truth of that stereotype too. Just because they wear different clothes than you doesn't mean anything. That's just insulting their lifestyle.
The difference, I think, is that racism is clearly repugnant because it makes assumptions about people based on something they do not choose--just because somebody is born with light or dark skin does not inherently determine what kind of person they will be. How somebody dresses, however, the kinds of words they use, what kind of lifestyle they have...these are all choices. They don't paint a thorough and all-encompassing portrait of an individual's character, no, but they provide clues as to their values, what they think is cool, etc. If a guy wears a pot leaf shirt, he can't yell discrimination when he gets taken for a toker. Likewise, one of these gangsta types can't yell discrimination when people cross the street to avoid them, considering their culture glorifies violence. Having said that, I say give every individual a chance, but presuppositions are sometimes valid; that's all.

Oh, and a part of me died inside when I heard Robert Plant compared to "fiddycent".