From Indignant to Ignorant: Victims of Richards’ Rant Want Money
November 27, 2006 by Marc Lamont Hill
The two men to whom Michael Richards’ directed his racist attack last week are now asking for money as “a compensation for the offenses he brought them.”
In addition to demanding a personal apology from Richards, Frank McBride and Kyle Doss are requesting monetary compensation for the ordeal. Gloria Allred, the duo’s attorney, has publicly stated “It’s not enough to say ‘I’m sorry,’…He went after them. He singled them out and he taunted them, and he did it in a closed room where they were captive.”
To resolve this, Allred wants Richards not only to offer a personal apology, but also sit in front of a retired judge to determine appropriate remuneration.
How ridiculous.
Although I was repulsed by Michael Richards actions and his made-for-TV apology, I am also disappointed that the McBride and Doss are seeking money. Were they embarrassed? Yes. Do they deserve a personal and public apology? Definitely. Should they be paid for the ordeal? Hell no.
Despite his hateful ignorance, Richards should every right to perform a comedy routine that includes the word “nigger.” Of course, if he causes undue public embarrassment or forcefully intimidates the audience, he should be held accountable. Based on the available in video footage, however, the two men seemed far from intimidated. In addition to having the support of audience, much of which was also disturbed by Richards’ rant, McBride and Doss also fired back at Richards. This isn’t to say that their words had the same purpose or effect as Richards’, but that they didn’t feel like they were in fear at any time. Also, I’m uncertain how they were “held captive” when they had the option of leaving the room at any time.
Instead of helping to provoke a serious conversation about race and racism in Hollywood and broader American society, McBride and Doss only reinforce the “race hustler” caricature that follows real activists and cultural critics. Also, cases like these are inevitably brought up by advocates of tort reform as evidence of America’s ridiculously litigious tendencies. Although this particular instance would merely be a red herring used to deprive everyday people of their right to fight back against large corporations, it nonetheless strips us of the the moral authority necessary for legitimate struggles.
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