I have mixed feelings about it but the who can stand up the that scrutiny? Question is stupid.
Most of my friends. Me My family Most my coworkers.
Its crazy how people thing everyone just says racists shit at some point in their life.
You truly believe the vast majority in your social circle have never said or done anything offensive? That's what the scrutiny line is referring to, not specifically racism.
I can believe that easily, but I've always lived in multicultural, civilized areas. With the caveat that no offense was intended, at least.
There is no caveat. Saying no offense intended doesnt protect you from someone finding it offensive 10 years later. The likelihood that anyone hasnt said at least one thing questionable in their lives at some point is quite low.
Anyway, the guy apologized. Also love that the reporter that dug these up had his own racist and questionable tweets dug up. Cancel culture karma.
I mean saying something stupid out of well-meaning ignorance, like my mom thinking only men could be gay and being gay means wanting to be girls, is different from malicious or degrading intent. ---