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Originally Posted by ReidLockhart
Do you see that a large chunk of the problem is that there are too many cases where "black man in a hoodie" is enough to be considered "suspicious"?
White man in a hoodie is suspicious also.
A hoodie, pulled up to conceal your face, is suspicious by it's very nature. If I walked around with a ski mask on I can expect to be approached by law enforcement, even if they can obviously tell I'm Asian (eyes ftw), because it appears that I'm trying to hide my face.
Sorry dude, but if you are working the counter at 7-11 and 3 white guys walk in with hoodies covering their faces you are going to have a "wtf" moment. If you have 3 black dudes walk in wearing suits, I doubt you would have that same reaction.
Dress and appearance mean something. If you wear jogging pants and a tank top to a wedding you should expect to be treated in a different manner than if you wore something more appropriate. Hoodies give off a specific vibe, just as a short skirt with your ass cheeks hanging out. It doesn't mean you are a criminal and it doesn't mean you are a whore, but there is baggage that comes along with dressing like that, and there is a reason why.