July 25, 2018:

I loathe this “trend.” It’s easily one of our dumbest online habits: I’m supposed to get all hyper-hulk-angry over some shaky video with no context

I’d be an idiot if I took this at face value. The article didn’t interview witnesses, no statement from the ferry etc.

I’d be a moron to not recognize that racism exists and that events happen daily.

I’d be an asshole to judge Hawaiian shirt as a racist without knowing anything about him…where he volunteers, how he votes…money donations…reads. Or worse dox him and call that bullshit justice.

I’d be a fool to overlook the narcissism. Tape the incident…give a copy to the police office, maybe even file a corporate complaint. But the second it goes online that’s narcissism.

I’d be embarrassed if I sacrificed any of my values for representation, I told you so! Or acceptance of any kind based on my pious and righteous indignation. Thanks but no thanks.

I’d be deluded if I thought any of this was effective or combating racism.

~ Sammy Younan