Michael Sylvester writes: >It is true that some of those local businesses are family owned and >mostly part of the immigrant community. However those Asian, >Indian, Middle East and other immigrant business can be very >racist and exploitative of other people who shop in those businesses.
I live in a part of London (Shepherds Bush) with a rich mix of people of different family origins, including the West Indies, the Indian subcontinent, and to a lesser extent from Africa, all living harmoniously together. Unlike (correct me if I'm wrong) simmering conflicts such as those that have in the past soured inter-communal relations in parts of LA when I lived there thirty years ago, there is absolutely no sense of small family stores exploiting anyone. Please don't presume to make assumptions about people and situations in regard to which you are evidently ignorant. >I am with the two British teens interviewed and Robin Hood. Interesting that you are in accord with the views of two teens who think looting shops in their local community is a fun night out, and one of whom is such an ignoramus that she is uncertain which Party is governing the country. >I am disappointed that Allen and Stuart have failed to provide >a broader analysis of the riots within a socio-psychological >framework as I try to do. The absurdity of attempting to provide a potted analysis here of an immensely complex situation with numerous connected and unconnected elements, most of which will not be known to most non-residents of Britain, should be self-evident. Enough already! Allen Esterson Former lecturer, Science Department Southwark College, London allenester...@compuserve.com http://www.esterson.org -------------------------------------------------------- [tips] British teens/ethnicity/frustration-aggression michael sylvester Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:43:09 -0700 I am disappointed that Allen and Stuart have failed to provide a broader analysis of the riots within a socio-psychological framework as I try to do.As a matter of fact I am illustrating a connection to psychology while Allen nit picks on sound bites. It is true that some of those local businesses are family owned and mostly part of the immigrant community.However those Asian,Indian,Middle East and other immigrant business can be very racist and exploitative of other people who shop in those businesses. Some of those immigrant owners may even look down on the British white teens.Btw,this attitude of immigrant owners can be generalized.It happens here in the U.S in the black community where Koreans and other groups own businesses.The owners only hire their family members,rip off the patrons with exaggerated prices,drive nice cars,and ive in plush houses. I am with the two British teens interviewed and Robin Hood. Michael "omnicentric" Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=11889 or send a blank email to leave-11889-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
