It is often said, "Know your place". What exactly is one's "place" when it come to noticing, point out and responding to another individuals prejudice. The article posted below this post speaks of mechanic shop where the owner has a provocative and racially oriented poster displayed on his walls. He may not be completely aware that the poster carries racial undertones but the fact that he sees it as acceptable displays that he carries some prejudice. Is it your place as a customer to point it out? Is it your place to say that you find it offensive? Is it your place to say that it should be taken down? These are all important ethical questions which must be discussed.
This concept has further relevance in the recent debate concerning the confederate flag in the US. The people who fly it may not understand the racial undertones associated with it but at the same time, by flying the flag, they put forward the message that they have no problems with what the flag represents. Who's place is it to say if the flag is offensive and if it should be taken down?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/19/magazine/can-i-post-a-photo-of-a-bad-driver.html?ref=topics&_r=0
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