Appalled by Racism in the Comments

I'm genuinely disturbed by the blatant racism running unchecked in the comments of the post about the teenagers smoking and taking fries. Criticizing someone's actions is one thing, but the way some people have taken this as an opportunity to spout vile stereotypes and hateful rhetoric is disgusting.

These comments go far beyond any rational discussion and dive headfirst into dehumanization. It’s unsettling that in 2025, we still see people justifying this kind of behavior. And even worse, it's being tolerated.

I’m calling out not just the individuals making these comments, but also the mods for allowing this space to foster hate. Silence is complicity. If this subreddit claims to care about real discourse, then it's time for the mods to step up and take accountability. Racism shouldn’t have a platform here or anywhere.

We can hold people accountable for their actions without perpetuating harmful stereotypes. It’s not just about the post; it’s about what kind of community we want to be part of. Shame on you r/washdc.