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If you hear people saying things that are just wrong, should you tell them that what they're saying is offensive to you?
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If you hear people saying things that are just wrong, should you tell them that what they're saying is offensive to you?
Broadcast History
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Yellowstone Public Radio
Transcript
DEAN: This is Deni Elliott and Dean Ritz for Ethically Speaking.
DENI: Here’s the scenario. You are sitting at a bar...
DEAN: Ok. I'm at a bar.
DENI: ...and some fairly drunk guys next to you express some incredibly racist and sexist positiona. How should you tell them that they are off base without escalating the situation?
DEAN: Deni, given that hypothetical situation, why do you think I should intervene? I mean, am I obligated to provide a public service announcement at my risk and at my cost?
DENI: Dean, don’t you stand by your convictions? If you hear people saying things that are just wrong, should you tell them that what they're saying is offensive to you?
DEAN: But listening does not imply acceptance of the views that I hear … or overhear! But even if they were speaking directly to me, I don’t have responsibility to always express what I’m thinking – what’s in...
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Mark Kewman
Posted on April 18, 2005 at 08:28 AM | Permalink
WHAT?
I like this Piece,
It brings up a very good point about racism (although i'm not sure i agree with it). It sounds like a bit of a NPR newsmagazine or "the world" piece, where the anchors ask each other questions and stuff.
Although, I'm confused as to what Dean's opinion is though. Is there sarcasm?