I think it can go for White Male Code, too.
As I explained it, the Code goes like this:
Always pay close attention to your surroundings, son, especially if you are in an black neighborhood where white folks are few. Understand that even though you are not a racist, some people might assume you are, especially if you have a slick shaved head.
Never argue with police, but protect your dignity and take pride in humility. When confronted by someone with a badge or a gun, do not flee, fight, or put your hands anywhere other than up.
Please don’t assume, son, that all black people view you as a threat. America is better than that. Suspicion and bitterness can imprison you. But as a white male, you must go above and beyond to show strangers what type of person you really are.
An interesting point is that having a shaved head is a good look if you are black, but if you are white, you are a “skinhead racist” it’s a guttural reaction.
Nobody ever called Eddie Clean Head Vinson a skinhead racist LOL
Nice equal opportunity “White Male Code” post.
For the most part I have no problem with the original “Black Male Code” post. Most of it reflects a dad being responsible. There is one problematic area however and it is specifically this:
“Today, Dotson tells his children that they should always be respectful, but should NOT TOLERATE BEING DISRESPECTED”. I firmly believe that this poisonous “don’t tolerate being disrespected doctrine” has resulted in numerous unjustified deaths of both blacks (at the hand of other blacks) and whites (also at the hand of blacks) because of PERCEIVED disrespect. The last words many such innocent murder victims hear may have heard is “You dissin’ me? YOU DISSIN’ ME?”. And, for some young black males who have died early, the last words THEY SPOKE may have been “You dissin’ me?” before making a fatal decision to attack someone who they didn’t realize was armed and willing to defend them-self.
As a responsible Dad, Mr. Dotson might want to rethink his “TOLERATE NO DISRESPECT” doctrine and put some “boundaries” on reaction to perceived “disrespect”. That may just save a life (either his son’s life or that of a victim of his “disrespected” son) needlessly wasted. Mr. Dotson needs to realize that handgun manufacturers are having difficulty with keeping up with the demand for handguns being bought for self defense.
And, folks, you can call me racist if you wish but while I’ve observed this “You dissin’ me?” phenomenon commonly among young blacks, I haven’t seen it among white youth.