So is the quote in the OP “random”? Because those words basically did come out of watchwolf49’s mouth:
. . . and if you think that his comments come from an honest evaluation of the density of stray cats centering in his town, revealing an unusual lack of stray cats with a focal point at this particular Mexican restaurant, well . . . I don’t think you believe that. So what’s the point?
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My understanding of things and the way they color my opinions are beside the point?:dubious: Alrighty then.
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Whether you happen to be cognizant of racist undertones of a comment is absolutely beside the point as to whether or not that comment actually has racist undertones.
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I guess it would depend on the Mexican person, but yes, I’d find it odd that they’d jump to the conclusion that the person saying it was making some kind of racist crack. Stupid and / or strange maybe.
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Fair enough. My assumption is, though, that if you tried this experiment out in the world, you would find that most Mexicans would find it offensive. I’d bet good money on it. I think your disbelief that offense would be a common response is pretty detached from what would really happen.