[l0stb0y]

I understand that discussing racism is a social minefield but, as a liberal and global citizen, stories like this disturb me. Couple this event with Spike Lee's blatantly racist and poorly worded rant against gentrification, and I question how much progress we have really made in this country. Also, the term 'non-oppressed population' makes me want to vomit.

Jake Dobkin's piece on gentrification is a great read for anyone interested: http://gothamist.com/2013/09/23/ask_a_native_new_yorker_how_...

[pessimizer]

Your opinion might be interesting if it was explained in any way other than just insulting other people who have an opinion.

Nobody cares that you want to vomit but the people who love you. Strangers might care why something makes you want to vomit, if you can convince them to.

[kaonashi]

Yea, if only all those uppity black people would realize how totally un-racist we all are…