If 12% of the population was red-headed with freckles, and red-headed freckled people committed over 50% of the murders, and well over 60% of the violent crimes, would you pay close attention when a red-headed freckled guy came into your store, or would you, in a desire to be pc and non-judgmental, just pretend he was just like every other guy that walks in the door?
I have a sister-in-law who is a red head with freckles, and I love her dearly, so please stop shouting "racist" at me. This isn't about racism, its about realism.
I can't say it better. I am hispanic (if it matters) and also have loved ones who are black, Filipino, and white. I still profile at work and in public.
Icedog88, I apologized if you weren't suggesting that those folks interested in the race of the perp are racists. Someone else did and I thought you were keeping it going.
Race may not have played a role in this but I always prefer to know myself. So I won't question others motives for wanting to know.
I do use many things in my self defense toolbox. Race, age, attire, even if someone has a child with them, all play a role in keeping me safe and the shop secure. If I told the thug looking dude that I was more concerned about him than the more conservative looking fellow they would be upset I'm sure but its the fact of life. I don't consider myself a racist or prejudice. I treat everyone as I would like to be treated.