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ART Schneider on Sep 27, 2009 at 11:59:41 said:

What nonsense. It's okay for a white women to act like a violent lunatic because she's not considered threatening--because she's WHITE? Translation: it's okay for Serena to physically threaten a line judge--because she's BLACK? She gets a free pass because Americans find being screamed at by angry black women to be unacceptable--really? There is supposed to be a different standard for Serena Williams or Michelle Obama when they say or do something stupid or yes--RACIST? I have notice several things about Serena over time: She tries to manipulate her opponents into believing that she's vulnerable and frequently almost loses the first set. Then she comes screaming back in the second set and has an heroic comeback. It's not even a good performance. When she gets challenged then she pulls out all the stops and whines and tries to change the momentum by doing everything other than playing better tennis. In the semis of the US Open, Kim wasn't playing stellar tennis, but she won the first set (duh, doesn't matter how you win...), and had all but won the second set when Serena lost her temper at a line judge for calling her on something she does all too frequently and get away with--a foot fault. I am thrilled that Kim won the semis and the final. Like Chris Evert, Steffi Graph, and Justin Enna, Kim is a class act and has never had to use physical threats to show her 'passion'. Maybe if Serena was more respectful, courteous, and showed actual gratitude for the many things she has, people wouldn't celebrate her losing. I'll say it again--black, white, or whatever, physically threatening another person is NOT okay--it doesn't matter who you are!

Mario Leon on Sep 22, 2009 at 10:53:01 said:

A trivial piece by a talented writer. 'Nuff said.

Nina on Sep 21, 2009 at 16:15:19 said:

Wow, this is the most racist nonsense I have read. The author is basically justifying Serena's awful behaviour using ridiculous finger-pointing techniques. So just because of her race Serena should get a free pass for everything? Isn't that a racism, too? Oh yes.
I'm sick and tired of pulling the McEnroe stunts as her alibi.Even the nut as McEnroe wasn't let to get away with everythin in his day - once they even stoppped him from playing at Aussie Open. Since those times the tennis establishment has learnt from its mistakes so just because in this case an offender is a woman who happens to be black she should not be given an exception. She does deserve a punishment! And have you ever wondered why her colleagues rejoice her losses so much? Well, maybe you should read some of her comments after her defeats when she notoriously belittles her opponents'performance. Even at this US Open she wasn't able to properly credit Clijsters who clearly outplayed her. Instead she said she had a good game plan and that she would know what to do next time. Oh, how shallow!

alex on Sep 19, 2009 at 09:41:58 said:

"In the USA sisters are treated like outsiders." Nobody keeps them in the USA against their will. There are wonderful countries that are free from white racism. Sisters can play in Liberia or Kongo. I am sure they will be treared much better when playing in Haiti Open or Rwanda Open. By leaving the USA sisters will also show their solidarity with AMERICAN INDIANS and will express their outrage against INVASION.

Lu QuanYu on Sep 18, 2009 at 19:40:58 said:

I refer to the call from Nicole Franklin for NAM to initiate a public forum to enable the views expressed herein to be publicly aired. This is a very good idea. I, for one, would certainly attend, and I would air my views, publicly. There is an Asian saying which captures the essence of some of the comments here: ‘Real gold does not fear fire.’ If a proposition is true, it does not fear criticism. Truth provides its own innate justification. It is a fact, experienced by very many Asians that Caucasians, Blacks and Hispanics ARE more unrestrained against them, relative to those from other ethnicities. There is even a term for it: ethnic (or Asian) - specific ‘micro-aggression’. This 'truth' might not be not publicly disseminated because Asians, to their loss, are over-reticent. This is, simply put, just anti-Asian racism. I stand by my comment that Serena Williams would not have gone so much over the top had the lineswoman been of another ethnicity. She was just perceiving an innocuous, little Asian woman. Good for her (the lineswoman) to lodge an official complaint. It is time for Asians to stand up to ALL B-U-L-L-I-E-S.

blacks are not really human on Sep 18, 2009 at 10:05:24 said:

Blacks are not human, they are a form of retarded sub-ape.

Brian on Sep 18, 2009 at 07:36:15 said:

This article was very accurate in what the Williams Sisters have to go through. They maybe Black but are also human. Maria Sharapova made the most money as a thank-you because she won A wimbledon title. She beat a williams. In the USA the sister are treated like outsiders. Is it because they are not the true Americans ( AMERICAN INDIANS ) or because they are INVADERS like the majority.

joh in love on Sep 18, 2009 at 07:36:11 said:

This article was very accurate in what the Williams Sisters have to go through.I Dont agree with her actions as a true champion. They maybe Black but are also human. Maria Sharapova made the most money as a thank-you because she won A wimbledon title. She beat a williams. In the USA the sister are treated like outsiders. Is it because they are not the true Americans ( AMERICAN INDIANS )

Nicole Franklin on Sep 17, 2009 at 08:00:16 said:

90 percent of the comments to this article are frighteningly racist. You may not agree with the author's argument, but to refer to Black people's intelligence and calling Williams a "yard ape" is inexcusable and appalling.

I wonder why NAM is not being more vigilant in monitoring comments, particularly because this is a young writer who was brave enough to write publicly.

I also wonder if most of the people who've commented on this piece would be willing to say any such comments in person, face-to-face. If you feel so strongly in your racist attitudes and that this writer used a serious lack of judgement, perhaps NAM can put together a public forum that directly addresses the matter. I'd encourage you all to attend.

The anonymity of the internet is always a much more comfortable space for bigots. Stop using Serena Williams and this article as your pathetic excuse to act on your latent insecurities or misplaced hatred.

Lu QuanYu on Sep 15, 2009 at 17:32:47 said:

This just NEEDS to be said. The lineswoman is ASIAN. Serena went RIGHT OVER THE TOP BECAUSE the lineswoman is ASIAN. She would have been more restrained if the lineswoman is NOT ASIAN. THIS IS JUST A FACT. Caucasians, BLACKS and even Hispanics ARE more unrestrained against Asians for whatever reasons best known only to themselves. Asians should STAND UP against ALL BULLIES; whoever they might be. Blacks are recipients of racism, but they, in turn, DISH IT OUT to ASIANS. EVERYBODY KNOWS THIS> GOOD ON HER, the lineswoman.

Onye Owkubo on Sep 15, 2009 at 16:43:46 said:

Everybody knows that tennis is an "aww heck" sport. But Serena's behaviour would not have been tolerated in rougher sports either. Things simply degenerate very fast when everybody is allowed to be intensely emotional, and shout abuse during a match. It was right to penalize her for that.

All the talk about the lineswoman being "threatened", however, is bull. There was contempt, but no threat. Serena would never be able to do what she said she would, and the woman knows that. There is an AP picture which shows the lineswoman quite bemused during the first incident. The whole thing about shoving and balls reminds me of my high school days, when boys tried to invent the most creative ways of playfully insulting each other (and, actually, the "I'll kill you" thing was popular in primary school).

But do not forget: Would you like to be treated like sh!t like that lineswoman was? I would laugh in Serena's face and tell her to stuff that racket up her fat ass. But I am afraid the rules for a lineswoman do not allow you to do that. I agree, acting the poor little scared girl wasn't the best solution.

But do you expect that lineswoman to just sit there, and think "Aw, heck"????

Gilli on Sep 15, 2009 at 15:09:58 said:

I am still not sure why everyone is saying Kim played great. Why are the stats on usopen.org saying something different. Was Serena beating herself? or was Kim winning? The stats in the first set says Serena beat herself. Kim had few errors and few winners - not good. The second set was on serve - Kim 11 unforced 8 winners 3 aces. Serena 17 unforced 19 winner 5 aces. Hard to tell with an incomplete match. Kim was lucky - 2 free points - one foot fault and one penalty. As a black woman, you know when you are being cheated. When you explode like that, trust me racism is usually blatantly in your face and it dares you to respond. I think it black americans had responded ages ago - 60s per say, we would have a different america today. So, I raise my hat to the young black americans that dare to respond when racism rises. Sometimes when you are loud, people notice. I bet we will not see a controversial call like that in tennis again at a crucial point in the game. Everything happens for a reason.

facts about blacks on Sep 15, 2009 at 14:55:30 said:

Blacks make up only 12% of the USA but commit over 52% of all murders and over 34% of all rapes in the USA every year.

It is only common sense to fear and distrust blacks. If you don't have a healthy fear of blacks in general then something is wrong with you because you are ignoring reality.

alex on Sep 15, 2009 at 14:47:42 said:

Lineswoman is a typical asian person who is afraid of blacks. I don't think it's merely fear. It's partially disgust. In any case, tennis officials should check Serena's testosteron levels.

Facts about blacks on Sep 15, 2009 at 14:14:59 said:

To claim that blacks are oppressed in any way by whites in the year 2009 is absolutely preposterous.

According to the USDOJ, at least 94% of the roughly 8,000 blacks murdered every year in the USA are murdered by other blacks.

That is almost three times the number of blacks murdered by ALL the racist lynch mobs in the entire history of the United States COMBINED.

Blacks are their own worst enemies and they are too stupid to even realize it.

Jasmyne is a moron on Sep 15, 2009 at 13:07:07 said:

This article just belies your own racism, which I’m not even sure you attempt to hide. Justifying Serena’s action based on “your cultures’” platitude of “keeping it real”, and pushing the blame on the lineswoman continues to incite racial tension and stereotypes. Your article is as pathetic as Serena’s apology, that I guess she did not have to write according to you, but did so because of the man. This is not about race, but about social norms, which I would guess you would argue, and wrongly so, are not mutually inclusive. But again I guess this is all about “keeping it real.” There comes a time when blacks have to stop playing the victim role and crapping on every race including their own before progress can be made. People like you and Serena that does not realize that there are young people who watch that match, and look up to her including blacks, whites, and whatever other races, and we all must “conform” to these norms before we can progress as a society.

Ever wonder???!!?? on Sep 15, 2009 at 12:13:24 said:

Ever wonder why every other race on Earth hates blacks?

Jsmith on Sep 15, 2009 at 11:35:54 said:

This article is preposterous. Regardless of race, threatening someone in that way, with that language, is wrong. Grow up and admit it.

You are a retard on Sep 15, 2009 at 10:36:27 said:

You are a retard, but then again so are most blacks. In fact, the legal IQ level of retardedness, which used to be 80, had to be lowered in the USA down to 70 because most blacks are so stupid they were automatically classified as "retarded". You are one of them.

noname on Sep 15, 2009 at 10:07:55 said:

Isn\\\'t that what the typical negro chimpout is intended to do, instil fear?

Joe on Sep 15, 2009 at 08:05:48 said:

Ah, comments are back, nevermind that last remark then.

Joe on Sep 15, 2009 at 08:04:50 said:

I see my comment was removed. So I'll say it again.

This isn't "just another example of how black women are still seen as threatening and hostile."

No, this is another example of a black woman BEING threatening and hostile, and then expecting those who witness the act to deny that what we saw was threatening and hostile.

Bottom line: threatening to shove a 'f****ing' tennis ball down someone's threat is threatening and hostile. To see it any other way because the person who made the threat is black is racist.

Go ahead, remove this remark... the only reason you're doing so is because the truth hurts. Think about it.

Joe on Sep 15, 2009 at 07:40:47 said:

@Remo:

"Many of the comments, however, are downright racist in tone."

No, Remo, this article is downright racist in tone.

Grow up.

Joe on Sep 15, 2009 at 07:38:25 said:

"just another example of how black women are still seen as threatening and hostile."

No, Ms. Cannick. Williams was seen as threatening and hostile because she was threatening and hostile.

Your suggestion that gesturing with a tennis ball and threatening to shove it down someone's "f****ing" throat is anything but threatening and hostile is insane.

And your suggestion that describing it as hostile is racist is, in fact, racist, because you\'re demanding that one race be judged by a different standard than any other.

You, Ms. Cannick are, in short, a racist.

remo on Sep 15, 2009 at 01:58:12 said:

This is a good article. You don't have to agree with the author to be civil and open-minded to her thesis. Many of the comments, however, are downright racist in tone. I think this goes to show that many people in the U.S. are not that bright, and still hold the racist inclinations of their parents. I would like to see a human evolution in the next generation.

E-nomad on Sep 15, 2009 at 01:02:51 said:

Wow, blacks.

You love living in a fantasy world where you dont have to acknowledge the truth huh?

Youve stooped so low as to try and say someone yelling in your face threatening you is not indeed a problem, you\'re perception of it as a threat is.

People are getting tired of your excuses.

The more you cover for people who commit wrong doing, the worse you look. This will not get through your skull, i know.

Its like watching a bumbling ninny poke an electrified fence over and over again, and getting mad at the fence for his getting shocked, rather than himself for his repeated poking, and prodding which facilitates the response.

Hopelessly egotistical, get over yourselves.

Chi on Sep 14, 2009 at 22:58:39 said:

"is just another example of how black women are still seen as threatening and hostile."

Err, if any player acted in that manner they would be viewed as threatening and hostile. Note that she said If I Could, I’d Take This ******* Ball and Shove It Down Your ******* Throat’. Does that sound a little hostile & threatening to you?

Also, she was physically much larger than the small asian lineswoman.

Of course she's going to be intimidated. Groups do differ in average testosterone levels which may also affect aggression. Asians have lower average testosterone levels than blacks and whites. They also have lower crime rates.

Jermaine on Sep 14, 2009 at 22:41:16 said:

So what should happen to somebody that yells at the President? John McEnroe threw tantrums. Andy Roddick called a line judge a racist in the middle of a match. You are the reason tell my some to be above average, because people like you are waiting for him to mess up so you can run your racist trap. Take the sheet off your head !! Coward !!

mimi on Sep 14, 2009 at 21:37:23 said:

this article is so right!

bubo on Sep 14, 2009 at 20:38:20 said:

I loved it when Maria Sharapova wiped the court with this yard ape a few years ago at Wimbledon. Face it, blacks are a volatile and violent race. Far more so than any else on earth. People of all races understand this and avoid blacks at all costs.

Christine on Sep 14, 2009 at 20:21:27 said:

I am not at all morally bothered by Serena snapping out on that woman, but IT IS AGAINST THE RULES to talk that way. And alluding to jamming the ball down someone's throat is hostile to most people. I agree she should have been docked the point. I do NOT agree that she should be suspended unless they're going to suspend everyone else who gets pissed. And by the way, I DO think you are racist for thinking she has somehow worked harder than others because of her blackness. She wins because she works hard, not because she's black. Navratalova didn't win because she's a lez. Chris Evert didn't win because she wore cute jewelry. Being a champion is mental. The Williams sisters dominate because they have disciplined mental games and can play to their strengths. EVERYONE is hated by someone for the wrong reasons. White people are not somehow universally supported by the world. Get over your racial hatred and petty jealousy. And btw Serena made it clear in the press conference that she misheard what was said concerning the "kill you" comment. It was not alleged that she said she was going to kill her, according to Serena anyway.

GHHardy on Sep 14, 2009 at 19:47:38 said:

This nonsense didn't happen back when blacks were negroes.

This is what happens when you mix together two races with rather different traits.

Nonsense on Sep 14, 2009 at 19:20:24 said:

Nonsense. I don't care if you're a four-foot-ten white girl. Screaming that you're going to shove a tennis ball down someone's 'f****ing' throat is a threat, and should be punished.

The Truth Hurts on Sep 14, 2009 at 18:52:54 said:

I'm continually amazed how you colored people ("people of color" is rather wordy) feel you have the right to treat others like dirt and then expect them to just smile meekly and accept it. Apparently, you believe your skin color entitles you to be hateful towards others. Face it, you're the real racists. And yet, no matter how childishly you behave, you expect to be treated like equals.

Richard on Sep 14, 2009 at 17:24:38 said:

Serena Williams acts in a profane, threatening manner to a diminutive court official, having previously destroyed a racquet in frustration during the match. She is being filmed for broadcast, and countless cell phone cameras are doubtless recording the incident. Serena Williams has no control over the media. Her past experience has shown her how remarks and actions can be taken out of context or used to fuel the agenda of someone with a grudge, whether that grudge is one of jealousy or bigotry. To make the claim, however, that in this case her actions were misinterpreted, and that it is the media's fault that the incident damages race relations in this country is, at best, a reach. Serena Williams is a grown, disciplined woman. "Heat of battle" is an oft-used defense when athletes overreact or act otherwise indefensibly. Anger management teaches that there is no instant beyond the control of an abusive individual, regardless of the circumstances. Ms. Williams chose to vent her frustration with her own shortcomings in the arena at someone who made an error in professional judgement. The consequences are her responsibility alone.

Dale on Sep 14, 2009 at 17:13:45 said:

Threatening to shove a tennis ball down someone's throat can be taken as a terroristic threat.

TERRORISTIC THREAT

(a) A person commits an offense if he threatens to commit any offense involving violence to any person or property with intent to:

2. place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury;

This has nothing to do with race. Look at the reaction to Joe Wilson, all he did was shout two words at the President.

No wonder on Sep 14, 2009 at 16:18:22 said:

Wow. After reading this article it is no wonder most people of non-black races think that blacks are totally stupid and violent creatures who whine and demand double-standards and shriek "racism" when they don't get their way. Thanks for proving them right.

Robert Girard on Sep 14, 2009 at 15:59:03 said:

If anything is racist it is this biased slanted article. Serena was IN FACT threatening to the lines person who she does IN FACT tower over. That opinion would be considered accurate not racially biased by any level headed person which you Jasmyne clearly are not. For you to claim that threatening to "f****** shove a tennis ball down someone's f****** throat" is an "unmade threat" and rather is racially biased is just plain bizarre and your attempt to excuse her grossly inappropriate behavior as racism is both pathetic and racist. It's now the 21st century, crying racism at every turn no longer works.

star people on Sep 14, 2009 at 15:53:04 said:

Serena was wrong period. She knows she was wrong. It also looked like a bad call at a crucial time. Oh well, life goes on.
I think this article is a stretch.. Yes black women get stereotyped all the time. But Serena was wrong

Andy on Sep 14, 2009 at 15:50:55 said:

\"just another example of how black women are still seen as threatening\",,,,

but, but, but - but - she DID ISSUE A THREAT!!!!!

Hey, if the shoe fits....

Peter B. Bultman on Sep 14, 2009 at 15:42:01 said:

Black person does something wrong and is somehow the victim. This is getting really old. This kind of BS reporting wouldn't stand in a truly equal society. Lucky for non-whites were are indoctrinated from birth to believe in Multiculturalism and diversity.

Typical... on Sep 14, 2009 at 15:35:53 said:

"White people often say that if something was reversed Black people would be saying this or that. This or that being the opposite of what we are saying about the real life situation.The important thing here is that the situation Battered hypothesizes NEVER HAPPENS."

Oh yeah? Want to talk about the Duke rape case? Whenever it's a black criminal (like OJ Simpson) it's a very different reaction than what occurred in that disgusting rush to judgment against INNOCENT white guys.

"perhaps...they won’t be so afraid of the black girls." If those black girls aren't raging bitches, they won't be.

Ragnar on Sep 14, 2009 at 15:35:24 said:

The author of this article is a racist.
Blacks are hyper-sensitive because they're jealous they're not white. Your sub Saharan homeland awaits your return displaced Africans.

Tom on Sep 14, 2009 at 15:28:42 said:

Are you serious?

In our cuture, it's not acceptable. You probably didn't have a problem with Kanye grabbing the mic from Taylor either right?

Is that your next article? Black men are misunderstood?

I tell yeah, if Kanya would have pulled that on me, I would slapped the man down. I guess he figures he can pick on small white women.... and as for sarena... same thing... starting talking that smack... someone's gonna check your dance card.

The problem... just like at the zoo... is that some animals think the louder they scream, the more dangerous they appear... but outside of the zoo... they just looks like fools.

chip griffiths on Sep 14, 2009 at 15:01:16 said:

Serena completely took advantage of her size and power to intimidate the diminuiative Asian line judge - who WAS JUST doing her job.Would she have talked that way to a 6'2" male - black or white? Do the line judges have to look like linebackers so they don't have to worry about being attacked? I think Serena was the racist in this case.
Professional athletes are paid really well because they are supposed to act like a professional & should be setting a good example for our children. SHAME on you Serena.

Not Convinced - SJ Activist on Sep 14, 2009 at 11:44:42 said:

As a social justice activist myself playing devil\\\'s advocate, your article is a bit weak.

>>>> What happened Saturday ... is just another example of how black women are still seen as threatening and hostile.

Any woman or man with those biceps and quads AND who is aiming a tennis racquet at me, AND who just earlier in the match, smashed a tennis racquet (and was warned and docked a point), is threatening to me.

>>>> How else do you explain the lineswoman’s alleged accusations that Serena was threatening to kill her?

Fact check, in the post match interview, Serena stated that she herself *thought* she heard an official make that claim, but the official clarified that no one was making that claim. Serena then understood that no such claim was made, so the matter comes down to her behavior over the foot fault in light of the fact that she was warned earlier in the match for smashing a racquet and unsportsmanlike behavior.

This incident does not seem a racial matter.

Calling minor infractions during a key point in a match (especially foot faults) has always been hot point with tennis players.

Ingemar Smith on Sep 14, 2009 at 11:18:20 said:

@Battered: You wrote "Had it been a white player and a black lineswomen you'd all scream hate crime, prison time, fine suspension."

It is important that we take the time and point out how twisted the thinking is that creates the notion that Battered suggests. White people often say that if something was reversed Black people would be saying this or that. This or that being the opposite of what we are saying about the real life situation.

The important thing here is that the situation Battered hypothesizes NEVER HAPPENS. This is common. White people often dream of hypotheticals where they are oppressed and then through hypothetical discussion attempt to make hypocrites out of folks calling for real justice about real events.

Is the illogic and irrationality of this technique registering for anyone? The historicity of Black oppression is the canvas upon which our protest and resistance happens. The hypothetical Black oppressor scenarios constantly conjured by the conservative mind is but a reactionary fantasy designed to delay or prevent altogether the realization of justice.

The 'reverse racism' voices that litter our discourse with fantastic scenarios must always be confronted and called out as the enemies of fairness and justice they clearly are.

Serena Is Hot on Sep 14, 2009 at 09:29:50 said:

I agree with the author 100 percent. OK I'm a bit biased...Speaking as a nice little Jewish boy who thinks Serena is one of the hottest women on the planet. Watching her get up in that little Asian lady's face and scare the living sh*t out of her for making absolutely one of the worst calls I've ever seen in sports was honestly a complete turn on. What was she supposed to do?...just accept the call and play on with no response...come on folks that's just not real. The commentators were all commenting about how she was only fined 10 thousand dollars...what are they kidding? It was more like a million...the difference between the semifinalist purse and the winners. Everyone was saying how Clijsters had the match won. What are they smoking. On serve in the second set to go into a tiebraker. Serena wins matches all the time from that position. Could you imagine if Jordan got called for a pushoff in the 98 NBA finals?...there would have been riots in the streets. That little Asian lady should never be allowed on a tennis court as a judge again.

Kris Marar on Sep 14, 2009 at 08:04:08 said:

I totally agree with Battered that if the lineswoman was a black and the player was a white, you'd call for prison time.

Serena deserves to be punished. She should be banned from Grand Slam events for atleast a year.

Malik Al-Arkam on Sep 14, 2009 at 06:17:05 said:

Several times at past championship tournaments when famous white tennis stars, both male and female, broke rackets and cursed officials, they were not penalized as severely as was Serena. They were either fined or lost a point...but not match point. However, this is the bottom line: no slave descendant in the USA, no matter how rich or famous he or she is, has Human Rights. Michael Jackson was worth $500 million the day he died, but he was psychologically wrecked and miserable. Ethnocide and forced assimilation killed him. Ironically, several years ago Serena was clearly cheated at a U.S. Open and a leading Caucasian commentator acknowledged that she was cheated. We as a people must acclerate our battle for both Human Rights and Reparations.
As-Salaam-Alaikum,
Senator Malik Al-Arkam
www.allforreparations.org

hahahah on Sep 14, 2009 at 05:00:03 said:

"Don’t f--- with me today” tone that can stop a person dead in their tracks and scares the s--t out of most white people."

Could be cause of the result don't tend to end well from such remarks and it's time to call your supervisor, security or police before getting hit or the black person going in BS mode making something up like Serena tried to do with the "I heard much worse said, I didn't threaten you, I don't know what I said. I haven't been foot faulted all year!"

She said she should shove a F$55ing Tennis ball down the F$%ing throat of the Asian women. "Hate Crime." The Asian never said Serena said she was going to kill her. That was Serena BSing. The Asian said she said "F$%# you."

"Don’t f--- with me today” tone that can stop a person dead in their tracks and scares the s--t out of most white people."

Usually the whole thing was preceded by correcting someone already F#53-up behavior. I am not scared of black people (new generation that doesn't give a damn) but when the BS starts it's not going to end with a you're right or I am sorry or OK. Instead it's a bunch of bully head games and acting stupid that I don't have time for and it never works so why do black people do it??? Maybe next time the "Asian" will know better than snitching on blacks to the chair judge.


When keeping it real goes WRONG! Maybe one day Keeping it real will work out for black people.

Battered on Sep 14, 2009 at 04:36:00 said:

"I'll shove this F#45ing tennis ball down you f@$@ing throat." Must be black people for excuse me but I believe you are wrong since you say everyone take you the wrong way.

Had it been a white player and a black lineswomen you'd all scream hate crime, prison time, fine suspension.

DonFodio on Sep 13, 2009 at 22:04:52 said:

I recall a certain John McEnroe, who was well known for his tirades & no one was afraid of him!

chris on Sep 13, 2009 at 22:01:38 said:

Wow, I have never read a more racist article before. Poor black Serena.. everyone's picking on her because she's black. And we should accept and excuse Serena's vulgar threatening remarks... because she's black. White women just don't have that kind of..um..passion? Intensity? So how could we ever understand that it's just different when a black woman gets angry? Well, as her father once said after one of his daughters' victories, "It's Serena's party and no else is invited." Because she's black? As a male whitey, is there some black woman's charity that I can donate some money to in order to feel less guilty about Serena'a anger?

ridiculous on Sep 13, 2009 at 21:51:07 said:

"I'm going to shove this f****** tennis ball down your throat."

This is about an indefensible statement made by a professional tennis player who should know better. The journalist, if you can even call her that, is merely exploiting the event to make it a racial issue.

R Fuller on Sep 13, 2009 at 21:44:35 said:

Wow. I am very confused as to why would not treat Serena Williams’ actions Saturday evening as a criminal act - she threatened to shove a (*^&*()&^ tennis ball down someone's *&(% throat. That is a criminal act. Had she carried out the threat, it would’ve likely resulted in death, no? I don’t accept “Oh, she was in the heat of battle, emotions were high…” Shortly afterwards, she had the defiance to say at the press conference that she NEVER threatened the line judge. That is an outright lie. I have one question for you and Serena Williams - if someone were to make that same remark, in that same manner, to her own mother, would Serena simply shrug it off as "it is what it is" and "move on"? I don’t think so. There would be attorneys, police, and finger-pointing accusations.... as there should be now. It is a recorded fact that Serena Williams not once but TWICE threatened the life of an individual... why exactly is she walking the streets of New York, a free person? I'm fairly certain if I were to go to New York, stick my finger in someone's face, and threaten to do them violent bodily harm (and drop a few F-bombs along the way), I'd be rotting in a jail cell right now.

Rick Kleber on Sep 13, 2009 at 21:18:08 said:

Jasmyne,
Your story has one glaring error. The Linesman that called the fault was Asian. Check your facts better.

Stu Thomas on Sep 13, 2009 at 20:56:51 said:

I get what you're saying but this is a poor example to use to make the argument. Without going into Serena's many foot faults throughout this year's tournament but there are a few things that should be corrected in the story. First, the line judge didn't say that Serena said she would kill her. That's what Serena initially thought she had told the umpire but that wasn't the case. A fact that Serena explained in her post-match press conference. Since that's sort of the main talking point of the article it's kind of a major problem that it's not correct. Another minor point is that the line judge wasn't white. She's asian. Not the same thing.

But I guess the real problem is that the article seems to claim that she wasn't saying anything threatening and it was just misinterpreted because the white (actually asian) judge overreacted because Serena is black. That could be the case if not for what was actually said. Serena told the line judge 'I swear to god I'll stuff this f#@$ ball down your f#@$ throat.' Now, I don't know what race someone would need to be for that to not be a threatening statement. I'm sure that Serena has seen a lot of prejudice in her career and has probably needed to deal with a lot of things that most other professional tennis players will never need to. But in this particular case she really did do something that no player could get away with and did say something that you can't say to a line judge without getting a code violation. There are probably a large number of examples that could be used to get your point across but this really isn't a good one to choose, at least without making some corrections to the story.

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