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Does anybody else feel guilty being suspicious of anybody in a black hoodie with the hood up? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by venusaur@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Specifically because I live in a hot climate, I'm always fighting the feeling of being suspicious of anybody I pass in the streets with a hoodie pulled up. I feel guilty because of racial profiling associated with hoodies, but gotta protect myself and my family, especially because in many cases the perpetrators of assault and murder seen in media are somebody with a hood and/or mask on.

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[–] i_stole_ur_taco@lemmy.ca 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I always think of that scene from Hot Fuzz where they’re talking about why someone wore a hat low on their face.

“Because he’s fuck ugly?”

“Or he has something to hide.”

Both can exist and I try to keep that in mind. Someone wearing something covering their identity either is cold or doesn’t want to engage with people. If the latter, there’s a slim chance they pose a threat, or they have their own reasons that are no concern of mine.

I note these people more than if they weren’t covered, but I don’t really change my behaviours in normal situations.

You’re not doing anything wrong. A hoodie is a yellow flag without more information. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

haha that's fair. totally understand wanting to cover up, but especially where I live and during this warm time of year, it's suspicious. i think that's a good way to describe my feelings. it's a yellow flag. i'm not reaching in my pocket for a knife, but i'm on guard.