Philadelphia Cop Forced to Remove Cornrow (Braided) Hairstyle

[Ron_NYC]

http://bossip.com/157115/smh-reverse-racism-makes-cop-cut-rows/
Bet you thought he was Black, didn't you?

And I hate the term "reverse racism."  Racism is racism.

[size=13pt]Reverse Racism Makes Cop Cut 'Rows'
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Officer Thomas Strain was looking for nothing more than a change in appearance when he decided to get his hair braided into rows, but instead, he found controversy.

Police administrators in Philadelphia have been working to keep their “house” in order as this summer has been one of strife and turmoil with things looking to get worse before better. In the case of Officer Strain, who has found himself at the forefront of a case that pundits cite as being “reverse-racist” in nature, the issues may yet to have fully surfaced.

Officer Strain was taken off of his normal patrol route and forced to work behind desk duty for the duration of this month due not in part to terrible performance of his job, but rather, because of a personal decision that he made.

Officer Strain decided to style his hair in cornrows, a move that violates department standards.  According to Strain and reports from other officers, “dozens” of Philadelphia PD's Black Members were allowed to wear the hairstyle.

Lieutenant Frank Vanore, Police spokesman, says Strain's boss told him to cut his hair to achieve a more “professional” look; he did.

Speaking on the “dozens” of Black officers donning cornrows, Vanore only recalled one such case since in the years he had been on the force. That officer was also told to get a haircut.

[emmieslost]

“reverse-racist”?  what the hell does that even mean?

[Hotsauce McGilacuty]

I voted yes cause white dudes with cornrows look ridiculous.

[Ron_NYC]

[quote author=emmieslost link=topic=23527.msg1474672#msg1474672 date=1260690361]
“reverse-racist”?  what the hell does that even mean?
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When White people have to deal with racism, obviously it has to be called something else. :|

[quote author=Hotsauce McGilacuty link=topic=23527.msg1474673#msg1474673 date=1260690421]
I voted yes cause white dudes with cornrows look ridiculous.
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Always? :?

[Hotsauce McGilacuty]

[quote author=Ron_NYC link=topic=23527.msg1474674#msg1474674 date=1260690615]
When White people have to deal with racism, obviously it has to be called something else. :|
Always? :?




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Oh I know, the whole reverse racism thing is retarded. Like it can't just be straight up racism?

and yes, always.

[Clockworx]

[quote author=Hotsauce McGilacuty link=topic=23527.msg1474673#msg1474673 date=1260690421]
I voted yes cause white dudes with cornrows look ridiculous.
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Very true.  Whats next?  They gonna have a teardrop tatted underneath their eye(s)?  Fucking posers!

[neenerneener]

while white people may look ridiculous with cornrows, its still retarded that they made him take them out. 

[Ron_NYC]

[quote author=emmieslost link=topic=23527.msg1474672#msg1474672 date=1260690361]
“reverse-racist”?  what the hell does that even mean?
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Tolerant?

[Clockworx]

[quote author=neenerneener link=topic=23527.msg1474695#msg1474695 date=1260691778]
while white people may look ridiculous with cornrows, its still retarded that they made him take them out.  
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I voted No but then thought about if it was the lead singer from The Counting Crows and that hair he used to have and subsequently wished i could change my vote. :-(

[emmieslost]

[quote author=Ron_NYC link=topic=23527.msg1474699#msg1474699 date=1260691865]
Tolerant?
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that would make more sense.

[Ron_NYC]

[quote author=Clockworx link=topic=23527.msg1474701#msg1474701 date=1260692022]
I voted No but then thought about if it was the lead singer from The Counting Crows and that hair he used to have and subsequently wished i could change my vote. :-(
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It's set up so you can. :-D

[quote author=emmieslost link=topic=23527.msg1474702#msg1474702 date=1260692066]
that would make more sense.
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Well "reverse" is the opposite of something, so it is the logical interpretation of 'reverse racism'
I just don't understand why people say it.

[Clockworx]

[quote author=Ron_NYC link=topic=23527.msg1474706#msg1474706 date=1260692204]
It's set up so you can. :-D
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Thank You.

[nerysinci]

to me, 'reverse racism' makes it seem like racism against non-whites is totally normal and acceptable, so reverse-racism is like...worse or something.  I'm probably not explaining what I mean correctly, but I have been drinking.  Whatever, it's a stupid term.

And no, I don't think they should tell people how to wear their hair.  I have to deal with that shit in the military, and it's annoying and stupid.

[Chauncy]

[quote author=nerysinci link=topic=23527.msg1474808#msg1474808 date=1260705781]


And no, I don't think they should tell people how to wear their hair.  I have to deal with that shit in the military, and it's annoying and stupid.
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Well in this case I think they should be allowed to tell people how to wear their hair if they want to. Because of the nature of police work, certain hairstyles could interfere with how they do their job.

[nerysinci]

[quote author=Chauncy link=topic=23527.msg1474809#msg1474809 date=1260706123]
Well in this case I think they should be allowed to tell people how to wear their hair if they want to. Because of the nature of police work, certain hairstyles could interfere with how they do their job.

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But cornrows?? It's not like a giant mane that a criminal can grab hold of.  I guess I agree that there should be some standards, but to me cornrows don't seem like something that should be banned. 

[Chauncy]

[quote author=nerysinci link=topic=23527.msg1474812#msg1474812 date=1260706283]
But cornrows?? It's not like a giant mane that a criminal can grab hold of.  I guess I agree that there should be some standards, but to me cornrows don't seem like something that should be banned. 
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I wouldn't have a problem with it being banned for everyone. In this case it is wrong because others were allowed to wear it.

[neenerneener]

ron, you spelled philadelphia wrong. 

[yellowCake1]

[quote author=Chauncy link=topic=23527.msg1474809#msg1474809 date=1260706123]
Well in this case I think they should be allowed to tell people how to wear their hair if they want to. Because of the nature of police work, certain hairstyles could interfere with how they do their job.

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Exactly. I'm in the army so this one is a no brainer.

If I'm in a confrontation with someone with long hair that's one of the first things I'm reaching for. Where the hair goes the head will follow.  If you have short hair that's not going to happen. Those cornrows would be easy to get a hold of and swing his ass around.

Plus what Sauce said. Absolutely ridiculous.

[nerysinci]

[quote author=yellowCake1 link=topic=23527.msg1474824#msg1474824 date=1260707336]
Exactly. I'm in the army so this one is a no brainer.

If I'm in a confrontation with someone with long hair that's one of the first things I'm reaching for. Where the hair goes the head will follow.  If you have short hair that's not going to happen. Those cornrows would be easy to get a hold of and swing his ass around.

Plus what Sauce said. Absolutely ridiculous.
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:lol: Cornrows are fucking tightly braided to the head.  I don't see any excess, mostly because I can't see the back of his head.  Please tell me how that's easier to get a grip on than normal hair?  

[yellowCake1]

[quote author=nerysinci link=topic=23527.msg1474827#msg1474827 date=1260707553]
:lol: Cornrows are fucking tightly braided to the head.  I don't see any excess, mostly because I can't see the back of his head.  Please tell me how that's easier to get a grip on than normal hair?  
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It's like a huge hair knot. Once something gets in there it's not coming out. All it takes is one good grip or a finger sliding in and we are Bound

Plus it's long hair strung together. You could rip out a patch of someones hair and get away with it. Get a hold of some of that and it's basically half his head coming off

[nerysinci]

[quote author=yellowCake1 link=topic=23527.msg1474829#msg1474829 date=1260708140]
It's like a huge hair knot. Once something gets in there it's not coming out. All it takes is one good grip or a finger sliding in and we are Bound

Plus it's long hair strung together. You could rip out a patch of someones hair and get away with it. Get a hold of some of that and it's basically half his head coming off
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I can tell you from personal experience that I am capable of gripping hair, in a violent manner, that you wouldn't think would easily be gripped.  They might as well mandate that all cops be bald.

[yellowCake1]

[quote author=nerysinci link=topic=23527.msg1474830#msg1474830 date=1260708305]
I can tell you from personal experience that I am capable of gripping hair, in a violent manner, that you wouldn't think would easily be gripped.  They might as well mandate that all cops be bald.
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No way. need hair to take the focus off the ears. If they were all bald all criminals would go for the ears :lol:

[nerysinci]

[quote author=yellowCake1 link=topic=23527.msg1474835#msg1474835 date=1260709625]
No way. need hair to take the focus off the ears. If they were all bald all criminals would go for the ears :lol:


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:lol: So wait.  Can't have longer hair, criminals will grab it.  Can't be bald, criminals will attack ears.  How exactly is a buzz cut/high and tight, which I've seen many cops have, better than being bald?  5mm of hair isn't going to make a difference, homey.

[yellowCake1]

[quote author=nerysinci link=topic=23527.msg1474840#msg1474840 date=1260711364]
:lol: So wait.  Can't have longer hair, criminals will grab it.  Can't be bald, criminals will attack ears.  How exactly is a buzz cut/high and tight, which I've seen many cops have, better than being bald?  5mm of hair isn't going to make a difference, homey.
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SEE, you're already talking about the hair. didn't even notice the ears did ya? :lol:

[nerysinci]

[quote author=yellowCake1 link=topic=23527.msg1474841#msg1474841 date=1260711544]
SEE, you're already talking about the hair. didn't even notice the ears did ya? :lol:
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:lol: What?!  The part you bolded was me asking if 5mm of hair is really enough to distract from the ears.