Arthur Crabtree wrote:I know Azeem stated he was dismayed by Root saying he hadn't witnessed any racism, but I hadn't figured that meant he was just watching while it happened. If that's the case then fair enough, it's not much different from taking part. It'll be good to hear Root's response to this, assuming the ECB allow him to speak freely.
Rafiq's quote
Rooty was involved in a lot of socializing nights out where I’ve been called a p***.
“He (Root) might not remember it but it just shows how normal it was in that environment, in that institution, that even a good man like him doesn’t see it for what it is. It was strange but it’s the environment and the institution that made it such a norm that people don’t remember it. And it’s not going to affect Joe, but it’s something I remember every day, but I don’t expect Joe to
In 2010s, would witnessing a friend routinely call an Asian man the P word be that forgettable? Because to me, I am pretty sure I would remember it a long time after. I dont believe for a single millisecond that Root would witness this and just discard it from his memory, or that he wouldnt remember this.