Sometimes, the nation throws us a headline or an idea that is just too tasteless for its time, even during a time when nothing seems to be off-limits.
It seems like everyone and their brother is competing to outdo each other by committing the next big act of social justice that forever changes the world’s view. That makes it near impossible to remain politically correct and not hurt anyone’s feelings.
The same could be said about the way in which our news is being reported, with more and more once-respected news outlets offering more outlandish takes on what is and isn’t okay in America these days.
In the case of the Los Angeles Times, they may have completely missed the mark on this one.
The Los Angeles Times reported that recreational camping has a “complicated” past when it comes to racism and the cost of camping gear is a “barrier” preventing minorities from enjoying the hobby.
“Camping is often called America’s favorite outdoor activity,” the Los Angeles Times posted on its Twitter account, along with an article titled, “Want more diversity in camping? Start with the gear.”
“But camping and national parks have a complicated past when it comes to racial equality and equal access for all. One modern barrier to entry: the cost of camping gear,” the tweet continued.
But what the LA Times is suggesting is not so much about race as is it about wealth, or about the structure of social classes. Which completely changes the tone of the article. It’s not about racism, as the indelicate headline would suggest, but about a symptom of the issue.
