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Will somebody please explain to me how much of the gymternet can be FURIOUS that gymnasts at Florida, Auburn, Bama, etc were being racist (presumably many as teenagers) within the past several years...
And now people are saying Jordyn & Aly’s teenage racism should be overlooked?
And now people are saying Jordyn & Aly’s teenage racism should be overlooked?
Please. Explain this to me slowly, because I must be very stupid. 
OR getting angry on the behalf of a bunch of English speaking gymnasts when they didn’t name the potential faves who were racist was a very easy thing to do.
But when you “know” and love the perpetrators of racism, and they’re nice white girls, it’s excusable.
But when you “know” and love the perpetrators of racism, and they’re nice white girls, it’s excusable.
Jordyn and Somgsong were both 17 at the time. Would you look at a 17 year old being racist to another 17 year old today and say, “Excuse the racism! The one being racist is only 17!”?
The 7 years ago is a poor excuse, too. 7 year old racism is still harmful.
The 7 years ago is a poor excuse, too. 7 year old racism is still harmful.
The trauma excuse isn’t great either. Jordyn & Aly both suffered unimaginable abuse. They can also be held accountable for past hurtful actions.
Moreover, both Jordyn & Aly have shown themselves to be great people in many ways! Hopefully they can see their errors & apologize
Moreover, both Jordyn & Aly have shown themselves to be great people in many ways! Hopefully they can see their errors & apologize
Also, telling Asian people not to respond with anger is very much controlling the responses of people of color and imposing racist, model minority, behave yourself and don’t cause trouble expectations on them.
A note: I’ve seen allegations of people saying some unacceptable things about Jordyn & Aly. I haven’t seen such tweets, but obviously some things are 100% awful and off limits.
In conclusion, hopefully Jordyn & Aly confirm the general impression that they’re wonderful & apologize fully and thoughtfully!
In the meantime, if you’ve trotted out your anti Asian racism today & protected white women who said racist things, go think about yourself.
In the meantime, if you’ve trotted out your anti Asian racism today & protected white women who said racist things, go think about yourself.
