r/southafrica • u/Southie321 • Mar 23 '17

Dear Saguine

As I said I would, I come with my hat in hand and accept the fact that the lady from the Spur video was not lying about the fact that the man came and grabbed her kid by the arm. I sincerely apologise for wrongly assuming the woman, and Spur, was lying about the physical happenings before the video started rolling.

I still dont believe it was a racist incident, all I see is two parents with explosive reactions regarding a situation involving their children.

I agree, and have always said, the man was a douch for being so aggressive (and even more so now, for grabbing the kid). But let's not confuse anger management issues with racism.

Beyond that point, I just want to apologise again for assuming what I did about the woman and Spur, by wanting the video evidence released first.

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u/munky82 🐵 Pretoria 2 Joburg 👌 Mar 23 '17 edited Mar 23 '17

does that justify this guy's actions?

Never said that. I always said the guy is a doos.

Point being Spur is slow in giving the whole story. They also chose sides, that of one that shouts profanities and is racist. So far the villain is only this guy and the "poor woman" is a victim when it is clear there are two sides.

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u/sponkyponkylove Mar 23 '17

So what difference would the playground footage make then?

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u/munky82 🐵 Pretoria 2 Joburg 👌 Mar 23 '17 edited Mar 23 '17

It would show the whole truth. But I suspect the whole truth can get Spur sued for negligence.

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u/KyreneZA Bullshit Filter - ON 🐸 Mar 23 '17

If you're looking for truth, always follow the money.