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Former Neo-Nazi on Getting In & Out of Skinheads (Original Post) celtics23 Apr 2014 OP
great interview! n/t Pharaoh Apr 2014 #1
I really enjoy the way David Pakman performs his interviews. Why isn't he on my TV? nt adirondacker Apr 2014 #6
"Skinheads" isn't a gang. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #2
i wouldnt say *most*... iamthebandfanman Apr 2014 #4
I loved Frank's honesty. This is inspiring johnlucas Apr 2014 #3
Take The Skinheads Bowling! adirondacker Apr 2014 #5

ForgoTheConsequence

(4,868 posts)
2. "Skinheads" isn't a gang.
Wed Apr 23, 2014, 11:35 PM
Apr 2014

It's a subculture with politics that range from the extreme left to the extreme right (neo-nazis). Most people who call themselves "skinheads" are just racists with shaved heads and tattoos.

iamthebandfanman

(8,127 posts)
4. i wouldnt say *most*...
Thu Apr 24, 2014, 08:37 AM
Apr 2014

ive actually met more than a few anti-racist skinheads... I didn't know they existed until I got into ska and punk in the early 90s...

all I know is, the racist ones were easy to find.. they were the ones punching anyone with buttons/stickers proclaiming unity I don't think ive ever gotten as much joy than a night I watched a 6 and half foot giant man clock one right in the face after he attempted to punch the big man (who was just standing, not doing anything at the time)...

but honestly, all and all.. id say predominately the skinheads I encountered at shows were not of the racist variety..

 

johnlucas

(1,250 posts)
3. I loved Frank's honesty. This is inspiring
Thu Apr 24, 2014, 02:08 AM
Apr 2014

It's really simple, isn't it?
Reach out to people.
Don't build walls.
Have care & concern for your fellow human being.

Everything Frank said was honest & real.
And I'm glad he shared his story.

You just gotta give people a chance.
Maybe 2 or 3 chances.
John Lucas

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