tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post281481994505234559..comments2023-10-26T02:13:03.378-07:00Comments on Acting White Acting Black: Acting White: Tiger Says "Lynch" Issue Is ClosedJames C. Collierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-19502606640361748782008-02-06T17:15:00.000-08:002008-02-06T17:15:00.000-08:00What you said about Tiger makes sense - not everyo...What you said about Tiger makes sense - not everyone is born to be a leader and he certainly is only capable of leading on the golf course. However, when I read this, my first thought was, "Of course Tiger wouldn't be offended." Some years ago on Oprah, Tiger Woods said he wasn't actually "black" at all -- he was "Cablinasian." When he was asked if it bothered him to be called an African-American. "It does," he said. "Growing up, I came up with this name: I'm a 'Cablinasian.'" As in Caucasian-black-Indian-Asian. So since he doesn't consider himself black why would he be offended?<BR/><BR/>Regardless of how Mr.Cablinasian feels, the remark was still inappropriate. Why should a golf commentator be making racially motivated statements/jokes? She deserved to be suspended. That should've been the furthest thing from her mind. What was she thinking? <BR/><BR/>Lots of people are saying that she meant nothing by it but if she made a 'joke' about some other ethnic group none of them would be condoning it and defending her.SLDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722616926629081056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-24557962370047980692008-01-27T09:18:00.000-08:002008-01-27T09:18:00.000-08:00My only issue with Tiger is: Do you get to tell pe...My only issue with Tiger is: Do you get to tell people its enough when you dont participate in the discussion to begin with?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-81025031143802793482008-01-26T07:55:00.000-08:002008-01-26T07:55:00.000-08:00I agree with everything you wrote about Tiger too....I agree with everything you wrote about Tiger too. It's NOT my concern what he calls himself either. I know one thing he's a HUMAN BEING though! : ) From what I understand he's also NEVER denied being part African-American. It's also true that both he and his wife are definitely constantly under the media spotlight. That can't be easy I don't care how much money you have!!!!! What I TRULY appreciate about Tiger is that he is ALWAYS trying to be a good example to ALL children. Therefore, I understood his reaction to the "lynching" comments. Finally, YES he does need to FOCUS on what it is he does best - WINNING!! It's great he's NOT letting these diversions get in his way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08397193747231842723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-25656659510374713812008-01-24T14:38:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:38:00.000-08:00I agree. I tire of us granting a "blackness" litmu...I agree. I tire of us granting a "blackness" litmus test to every black celebrity. Like if they aren't "angry" enough to "tell the white man the truth to his face" then they aren't "real".<BR/><BR/>Not everyone reacts the same way and as you said, we all aren't suited to be leaders in the same way. What was Tiger supposed to do about the comment? Say "see? that's what these crackers do!" and jab his fist in the air. His best course of action was to ignore it and that's what he did.<BR/><BR/>As you said, he does his talking on the courseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-14282009567136411882008-01-24T12:52:00.000-08:002008-01-24T12:52:00.000-08:00Excellent post. Allow me to share my views on this...Excellent post. Allow me to share my views on this topic issue also at:<BR/><BR/>http://asabagna.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/into-the-realm-of-darkness/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com