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Quoted from BobbyCummingsTackle

But then you have to examine the reasons why and look at many factors. The key problem is that the media and politicians distil crime caused by black people into a message that says 'black people are criminals and killers, they are a threat to our society' (it's actually much clearer in the treatment of Muslims who are all branded as terrorists in some quarters).

And it's patent nonsense, of course not all black people commit crime and not all Muslims support terrorism. Just as all white people are not all saints.

But if there is a higher rate of crime in any clearly identifiable group we have to ask why that is and deal with the cause.

Quoted from Rick12

Appreciate the input but let's not brand words like racism about to some users in previous posts who are slightly aggrieved at someone loosing their job for  using the word coloured . As noted before we were all initally coloured once. I'am actually as well as being a bit Latin also a bit Arab due to my mum (my dad being English).If someone was to call me coloured in the right context and  yes I do have some pigmentation in my skin tone  and not from a mocking or sarcastic ,negative stance  I wouldn't be in the slightest offended. Like if Arabs have to wear the headscarfs to protect their coloured skin from the harsh rays of the sun.

I sense certain previous posters are decent people and no way would I brand some of their comments as a veil for their racism to hide behind. I think you saying that denotes an aspect of your personna you can work on. Don't judge others without knowing them fully or it just puts you in a negative light.

We all have good and bad in us . Let's all just try to choose the good path which is the strongest and in the long run always beats the bad  and try to work on ourselves  for the better and  help each other out rather than sending out negative vibes which irritate and annoy .

Up the mariners.

Thank for taking time to read and comment. I'm sorry but I believe there is veiled racism. Until we accept there is still racism we will never change things. It is and always will be my opinion that calling a black person coloured is racist no ifs or buts it's plain racist. If that's part  of my persona I'm happy with it
I'm not an apologist for racists or their racist comments.

Quoted from TAGG

You forgot all whites aren't Racist oppressors but you would never think that the way they are portrayed by the woke media and the left wing elite.

Quoted from ska face

If one of the main aspects of my job was to give the impression of advancing the interests of marginalised groups, I would just avoid using potentially inappropriate language during a Select Committee hearing. Quite simple really.

If I didn’t want to lose my job over it, I also would not have resigned. Again, very simple concept.

Quoted from BobbyCummingsTackle

Interesting that you use the words "give the impression". Some are suggesting that the FA is full of fine words but actions are a bit thin on the ground. He couldn't even get the fine words correct.

Quoted from ska face

Yes I think it’s exactly that. We all know what these men in suits on hundreds of thousands of pounds a year are there for, and it’s to apply a veneer of concern or respectability depending on the issue, make a hand-wringing statement every few months and ensure that no real change is affected. Unfortunately, the role also comes with the knowledge that you will be on the chopping block if you allow that mask to slip, which is what has happened here.

Quoted from ska face

Yes I think it’s exactly that. We all know what these men in suits on hundreds of thousands of pounds a year are there for, and it’s to apply a veneer of concern or respectability depending on the issue, make a hand-wringing statement every few months and ensure that no real change is affected. Unfortunately, the role also comes with the knowledge that you will be on the chopping block if you allow that mask to slip, which is what has happened here.

Quoted from lew chaterleys lover

In any sane world what is offensive about what he said? I say again he was supporting ethnic minority players. Isn't that enough for you? Does he really have to conform to the current vocabulary or else you can put him down as not caring, or racist or anything else you might like to label him?

One day perhaps you will use the "incorrect" term; perhaps when you get a bit older and your mind is not as agile as it once was. In years to come you might use BAME as the correct term only for some frothing at the mouth lefty to berate you 'cos we used that term years ago. Would you think of yourself as racist, or uncaring because you used the wrong word?

I don't know anything about Greg Clarke. He might be the most wonderful person imaginable. He might do a lot of charity work and he may have done more to include minorities in the sport, but nothing matters because he used the wrong word. Its pathetic.