An example of being messed up in the head
May 28, 2024 11:34:10 GMT
Post by Stella on May 28, 2024 11:34:10 GMT
I rarely write about news and current affairs, but today I make an exception. Following on from my previous post 'Things which mess you up in the head' a news story broke which provides a very clear example of what it means to be messed up in the head. I'm referring to the story involving Tory donor Frank Hester's comments about Labour MP Diane Abbott, Britain's first black female politician. So we're going to take an opportunity to examine what it means to be messed up in the head within the context of racism.
Before we go any further we need to read the offensive comments which are central to this particular news story.
Frank Hester also told colleagues at a meeting that Diane Abbott 'needs to be shot' and that he would like to see her shot.
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Before we go any further we need to read the offensive comments which are central to this particular news story.
It's like trying not to be racist but you see Diane Abbott on the TV, and you're just like… you just want to hate all black women because she's there. (Frank Hester, CEO The Phoenix Partnership, Conservative Party donor)
Frank Hester also told colleagues at a meeting that Diane Abbott 'needs to be shot' and that he would like to see her shot.
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