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The "big news" story here in South Florida this week is about a deputy who was shot during a traffic stop. What's the big deal? The guy who shot him was riding a motorcycle. Practically every other word is "motorcycle," "motorcyclist" blah blah blah. Here's a real quote: "The motorcyclist dismounted the motorcycle and fled into nearby Hollywood."
If they had substituted a racial or religious reference, I'm sure people would be going crazy. "The Jewish man stepped out of his Jewish-owned car, turned and fired." This is in the paper, on the radio, and on tee-vee.
Here's the link, check it out and tell me if I'm wrong:
Suspect in Broward detective shooting charged with attempted murder -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
If they had substituted a racial or religious reference, I'm sure people would be going crazy. "The Jewish man stepped out of his Jewish-owned car, turned and fired." This is in the paper, on the radio, and on tee-vee.
Here's the link, check it out and tell me if I'm wrong:
Suspect in Broward detective shooting charged with attempted murder -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com