Sunday, August 26, 2018
An Angry Comment on this Blog
An Angry Comment on this Blog
In response to an article I posted up on Jamaican migration, I received quite an angry response from an Anonymous poster.
Before a flame war breaks out, I want to issue a warning that anyone can post anonymously, and can claim to be any identity they choose, just in order to create a war online. For all I know, the poster is someone who lives next door to me here in Kingston, who just wants to stir up a fuss.
Anyway, here is a sample of what she (?) said:
"I am an American, born and raised. I have visited the Caribbean Islands several times and Jamaica three times. How in the world can anyone from the islands come over here and dislike our country especially black Americans? Frankly, we black Americans cannot stand people from the Caribbean and will let you know it in a heartbeat."
"You black people from the isles, all of them, started this I dont like black Americans thing, way back then. Its all about jealousy. We look better, smell better, dress better, are classier, have more culture, are friendlier with more charm and we take your men, dont try to deny it. Learn from us."
"Black Americans, Americans period dont need you. Open your eyes. Go back to your boring little mountains, smoke your joint, do your nasty booty dances,..."
I almost deleted the post, but it seemed pretty heartfelt, and so authentic that it made me wonder how widespread the sentiment it. I lived in the US for 2o years and never heard anything like this from anyone, let alone someone who I imagine to be educated.
See the original comment at the link below.
http://urlcut.com/angrypost
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P.S. If this turns into a flame-war I will use my delete button heavily, and remove any and ALL posts that violate my personal, and admittedly arbitrary, code of conduct.
