I was hopeful in posting this thread that there would be more examples, like my red jacket experience, that do no more than suggest being "profiled" happens to folks other than those of color.....because whether we like it or not if one fits the recognized description of what or who is being sought we are subject to being mistaken and hence appraoched.
We all know racism exists.
We all know there has been improvement over the years.
We all know racism is exploited where there is a gain for the exploiters......whether there is a real racist situation OR NOT.
I do not believe it is racist to be mistaken for what one is not....especially when one fits the discription. And yes we also all know this can be exploited by some as well.....on both sides of the incidents!
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