But I think for the majority of adults to label guys who dress that way "thugs" is no different than assuming a woman who dresses in a see through top, a micro mini, and thigh high boots is probably a slut.
I have never lived around black people for whom the hip hop culture is acceptable. I live in a suburban area. My neighbors, who are black, are very religious and have very well mannered children. The kids who go to my children's school are all just little kids. There is no difference between the white ones and black ones.
I know that some people on these threads truly are racist, and I am not trying to excuse their comments.
But I think many people, especially people in the 40 and over crowd, truly expect the worst behavior from people who dress like 50 Cent.
Nothing I can disagree with in your post.