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Sure, we all liked the Dukes of Hazzard as kids, but I'm wondering if our premier is aware of the very real racist connections to the Confederate flag on top of this car and to General Lee himself.
And if so... why post this? #skpoli
And if so... why post this? #skpoli
The auction is part of the Parkside Demolition Derby on Saturday. I get that they're trying to raise money for mental health... but... *facepalm* 
Know why this bugs me?
Last week my black colleague in Saskatoon walks home from work. Says “hi” to a woman she passes on the sidewalk.
“Know your place n****r. You think you can walk beside me?”
Woman called her “fucking n****r” three times. In broad daylight. Caswell Hill.
Last week my black colleague in Saskatoon walks home from work. Says “hi” to a woman she passes on the sidewalk.
“Know your place n****r. You think you can walk beside me?”
Woman called her “fucking n****r” three times. In broad daylight. Caswell Hill.
My black friend crossed the street immediately. A block from home she froze. Couldn’t walk. Overwhelmed.
Hurt.
Angry.
Torn apart for days inside.
And no. It wasn’t the first time she’d been called a n****r or refused service in Saskatchewan.
Hurt.
Angry.
Torn apart for days inside.
And no. It wasn’t the first time she’d been called a n****r or refused service in Saskatchewan.
So it’s just a car. It’s just a tv show. No one meant to offend. You’re so thin-skinned. Get over it. Move on.
Do you see the problem here?
Do you see the problem here?
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ICYMI: here is exactly what I said on air about this whole affair today on @CBCSaskatoon. Runs 13:08
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