Hugs !! I think too many people are stressed with everything going on and are taking it out on people that don't deserve it. Others are just crappy people who don't care about others or following rules. People like that are not worth the headache. Thank you and we hear you.

Hey Kobie, while it's impossible for me to relate to your experiences, I empathize. I'm that typical white male, so I've never been on the receiving end. While I can't understand it like you do, I can only relate to what I see and hear from my own perspective. What I've realized, firsthand, is that the people who are racist, are simply the most ignorant, close-minded and uncultured of our society. And, while I've never had to be on the receiving end of such issues, when I see or hear about it, it really pisses me off! I think to myself that, how is it possible in this era of knowledge, how is it that us humans can still remain as igorant as ever? How? We can learn about the history and culture of pretty much every nation, in the matter of minutes. Nonetheless, moral education is nonexistant today. I've always tried to live by one simple rule; treat others the way you want to be treated. Simple, but effective. I'm sorry you've had a rough time Kobie. Truly am. No excuse for such bs in this day and age. I think you did good by sharing. And, not all of us are like those types of people. I promise!

Thank you Kobie for your thoughts. I also have the feeling that we are moving backwards in our society. People are saying things in public that seemed impossible 10 years ago. The current protests against racism and right-wing extremism in Germany give me hope. The people demonstrating there have been quiet so far, but when they stand up, you see how many of them there really are.

Hi Kobie, So sad. I hope you will be able to feel happier again soon - though I know these things won't change any time soon. You mean very much to us, and thank you for everything you do for us. xx

Good man you, I learned in the Canadian Military that there is only one colour it's red and that is the colour we all bleed. That means we are all the same. My motto is "do the right thing even if it hurts, and never pass a fault" . You sir certainly did the right thing. Let karma sort out the two idiots and all the other idiots, they are the architects of their own misery, it will happen. Please keep up the absolutely vital work on your channel with Pentax Cameras !! Thank you kind sir!

Stay strong and courageous and motivate. Been through such with my own photography even had a gun drawn on me, but I stay focused on my interests, doing whatever I can to not let others dissuade.

Kobie, As I listened to your video, tears formed in my eyes. You are the better man for restraining yourself during the recent conflict with that person. I remember when President Obama was elected. I wondered if that would help prejudice lessen if not be eliminated. Kobie I hope that you know we are not all bigots and are supportive of you. Gary

Energy vampires 🧛‍♂️ Kobie. Remain positive there are more of us than them. Chin up sir

That was heartfelt and authentic and conscientiously phrased, even in the light of the sickening experience you had. And it points to something real. Thanks for being so brave to put this out, Kobie.

I agree, we as a people do need to do better.

Thank you Kobie. Well said. I totaly agree with you. Where has politeness and repect for other humans gone?

Hello Kobie, i m french and the racism unfortunately is everywhere. Me too, I remain hopeful in the face of racism and this kind of lamentable behavior. As Michel Audiard said: “Idiots dare to do anything, that’s how we recognize them.” I support you in the face of stupidity.💪

One of your best videos. After proving to be a real Pentax expert You now show that You are also a political and socially responsible person. Very much appreciated, Kobie!!!

Videography and photog are def diff! I am glad you’re holding strong to your principles to be patient but also photograph and publish! Wishing you well!

That’s good you spoke your mind in a thoughtful, intelligent, and constructive manner. You are doing a great job. Just keep doing your thing. We appreciate it. Don’t waste your energy on the ignorant people. They will always exist and you can’t help them.

Thank you for this video. You are a mentor and role model in many ways.

Totally agree!

Good for you for bringing this up. I’ve watched tons of your videos and really appreciate all the Pentax news and info. I never thought about you as a member of this or that race. Just a really helpful guy in the field of Pentax cameras and lenses. I’m very sorry to hear about the abuse you’ve received from the police, and now this episode from the peanut idiot. I live in Japan and have been stopped by the police and asked for id but always in a super polite way. I just don’t get the hatred the continues to boil under the surface in the USA. If people don’t pull back from the brink and learn to respect others there’s not much hope for the country. China and Russia are probably gloating over stories such as yours.

Well Done. Hang in there. I am with you 100%

Sadly I can’t see it changing anytime soon and it has to be said it works both ways as I found out. At the end of the day Kobie I would be proud to walk down the street with you, colour is not and should not be a boundary. Stay strong.

Today's society is sad, but not unexpected. 2 Timothy 3:2 "For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred."

Dear, I share your views and stand in solidarity with you.!!!

Spot on Kobie. I’m amazed how emboldened people people have become. I’m sorry this is how people treat you for what in reality should be non issue. Keep up the good work here.

Other people’s racism and hate does not attach to you, it attaches to their character, it is their weakness , it is their flaws. You are right to call it out, we all should each and every time. Keep doing what you do and try not own other people’s weakness . Big respect to you .

No one should judge another person based on their skin color. Never again. Just like the color of one's eyes, the color of one's skin should hold no weight in how we see each other.

Salute and respect from Mississauga! The best suggestion for all of us has come from jw48335 earlier. Being of South Asian/Muslim origin, I was an odd guy who supported Trump for his track record of being anti-war and anti-military cartels. However, when I listened to the Canadian radio channels supporting right winged politics, I was shocked how much hatred they were spewing against Palestinians 24x7. Needless to mention, the hatred is taken by their listeners on to the streets. However, my personal altercation happened not against the bigots, but against fellow wildlife photographers. They were using all the dirty tricks to photograph an owlet, who in his effort to learn flying, had recently left the nest and was on the ground, trying to fly from fallen tree stumps to fallen tree stumps, while the stressed up parents were up in the trees watching the proceedings with horror. The photographers were following the owlet as it tried to escape. I asked them not to do it and was, in return, asked rudely to leave the area, because "I had a giant sized dog with me", although on leash.

You are right 👍

Respect Kobie. If there's any reassurance for you the people who follow you generally speaking hold similar values to you so you have atleast 3.57k on your court.☮☮

Damn man, sorry for that crap. Stay strong. Rant if you need to rant.

Hang in there Kobie. You said what I also feel. Your input for things Pentax is really good. I really want a 21mm Limited. :)

The only things I ever trigger are firearms and cameras, sometimes an oscillascope. I have a question for you , Kobie: You are in a long-ish hallway, walking from end to end. You see someone (a stranger) walking toward you. There is no realistic detour, you will pass shoulder to shoulder. What do you do? It's a serious question! I've been in a situation where I faced this event daily for most of the last six weeks! Normally (the last 22 years) I'm at my shop alone and deal with people only by phone. I live in a multi racial, multi-generational neighborhood but except to wave at each other, I hve little contact. At home it's just my wife and I. I shop only to fill the cars with gas and I use a completely electronic pump and a bank card. From Covid I don't attend church, don't have school age children and I deal with only one club and use a radio to do that. I have been at one 4-hour meeting with more than five people in the last 4 years. I can count high enough to enumerate the number of drive-thrus I've visited in the last couple of years. So, it's me in that hallway and you are coming straight towards me. What do you do? Maybe you have a question or two. I'm six feet tall, slim, 180 pounds (US), short hair, clean but I WALK LIKE A TANK. I HAVE A VERY THICK NECK AND A WELL DEVELOPED CHEST, ARMS AND LEGS. USUALLY I SPORT A COMPLETELY NEUTRAL, BLANK FACE. I have clear gray eyes and I'm OBVIOUSLY making note of everything about and in the hallway. Do you reverse course? Try to pass without any visible acknowledgement? Nod or speak? Find a seat and try to get out of my way? Sit silently with your head down as if engrossed in that 3 year old magazine? What is your judgement of me? Be quick, I stride along at 120 steps per minute, 30 inch steps. I will close with you very fast in this narrow hallway and I'm clearly intent on my path of travel! The balancing movements of my arms are sharp, even and well practised for complete evenness of step. So lets make it interesting. I'll tell you exactly what I've done for the last few months in this situation if you tell me what you would do facing it just this once. Maybe we can both learn something useful!

Kobie, it is very sad to hear of racism towards you throughout your life, particularly from police and residents in Canada. Sadly, it would be almost common place in the USA (viewing from the UK). What the racial bigots don't appreciate is that the modern homo-sapien originated in Africa. People's attitude to life and respect to others far surpasses skin colour. Many thanks for your excellent advice and hard work you put into your videos. This has been invaluable in getting familiarised with my K-3iii. Keep up the excellent work and very best wishes.

Was peanut brain hauling a Nikon, Sony or Canon? lol

Nothing to add! Just respect as always!

Respect Kobie

Добрый день! Это были кавказцы? Тогда, как житель России позволю дать совет. Весь Кавказ (Ингушетия, Чечня, Осетия, Грузия, Азербайджан, Армения) до 1991 года входил в состав СССР и их менталитет мне известен. Если это молодые до 35 лет (мне 62) и их несколько, то общаться с ними в том, что они что либо плохо делают бесполезно и иногда опасно. Могут начать жестоко избивать, стремясь нанести серьёзные увечья. Что можно было сделать? У вас Pentax. Делайте фото их и огромное количество орехов и отдайте полиции. Пожалуй так. А меня простите за этих плохих людей. С уважением, Анатолий

@4.26 can so relate!

People are idiots... Keep it up with the great videos fellow pentaxian, greetings from Sweden!

Well done Kobie for bravely highlighting the racism you encounter. Shocking though sadly not surprising.

Kobe, I dare not say everything I think or it'll turn your channel into a political rant but...There is no doubt that in the USA, mainland Europe, the UK (where I live) and just about everywhere else, irresponsible populist politicians tap into the feelings of often marginalised people by "giving them what they want". "I'm just like you", "Make Albuquerque Great Again", "build a wall", "send them back to Rwanda" so they vote for that person who appears to be (or fosters the appearance of being) one of "them". Hitler was an expert at it! We in the UK don't have Freedom of Speech in the way people think of it in the US, we have the right to freedom of expression but responsibilities come with that (you can say what you like but if it hurts someone or incites - expect to pay the consequences), unfortunately some politicians seem to take the cowards way out by saying "some people might say" or "some people think" so it isn't their words (even though it is). When a politician stands up and speaks irresponsibly about racial issues, women and just about any other issue you care to mention OF COURSE it emboldens those who hang on their every word (but only hear what they want to hear). The Internet, social media and some mainstream tv are full of "channels" spewing out bile of one sort or another. It would depress you (if you allowed it to). "Boy", for f*ck sake! What sort of person has that in their vocabulary? DON'T REACT, you've no idea how THEY might act. Anyway, take the rant above as a message of support, I'm in 100% agreement with what you said and sorry you had to suffer that halfwit recently. Keep up the good work on the Pentax kit too (got myself a DFA* 50mm f1.4 over Christmas and it works wonders on the K1 and K3iii) :)

Judging any person or treating any person based on anything other than their actions that is to say their gender their race etc is pure ignorance.. I disagree on the point that society falling apart.. I think there were always moronic ignorant people doing horrible things just we hear and see it more easily due to social media.. be the change you want to see.. take care man

I’m sorry, but not surprised that you had to put up with this abuse. If you take Christianity seriously, as many of these people claim to do, then you will realize that all human beings regardless of race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, and other differences have value in the eyes God, and deserve our respect. Meanwhile, keep up the good work on Pentax.