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Coronation Street Racist Storyline.
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Did anyone else almost miss what Paul said? If I heard correctly it didn't sound that bad to me, it wasn't a remark directed at Lloyd either. I struggled to understand why such a huge storyline has been built up from tonight's episode - maybe I missed something else that was said.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I have had enough of PC nonesense it doesn't matter what anyone says it will be jumped on and will offend someone......we fought 2 World Wars to retain our freedom and freedom speech.
In simple terms I will say what i want and have a right to my views as much as the sad people that want to silence white British Citizens. In general I mind my own business but when someone is offended by what they heard in a private conversation is a bridge too far. I suggest everyone reads politician Enoch Powell in his Rivers of Blood speech and make your own judgement on the content of that speech.
In simple terms I will say what i want and have a right to my views as much as the sad people that want to silence white British Citizens. In general I mind my own business but when someone is offended by what they heard in a private conversation is a bridge too far. I suggest everyone reads politician Enoch Powell in his Rivers of Blood speech and make your own judgement on the content of that speech.
This storyline is not really about the comment in my opinion, it's about the way these seemingly innocent remarks do upset people.
One interesting point is how easily it could have been sorted with an apology (on both sides) in the pub at the time of the incident.
Also, as a black woman I was very aware of the 'Ive got black friends comment' from Paul ... making him think he can't say anything to offend. Just because a person has fat friends doesn't make their comments about fat people appropriate.
Many black people ignore comments everyday of the week, good white friends may not even realise they cause offence. I reckon Lloyd's response was that of a grown man in front of his daughter. Not many men enjoy being 'embarrassed' in front of his child.
One interesting point is how easily it could have been sorted with an apology (on both sides) in the pub at the time of the incident.
Also, as a black woman I was very aware of the 'Ive got black friends comment' from Paul ... making him think he can't say anything to offend. Just because a person has fat friends doesn't make their comments about fat people appropriate.
Many black people ignore comments everyday of the week, good white friends may not even realise they cause offence. I reckon Lloyd's response was that of a grown man in front of his daughter. Not many men enjoy being 'embarrassed' in front of his child.