After reading the posts I’ve noticed that some people are in favor of BLM, some are not. I believe BLM is comprised of 3 elements, those that truly feel that Blacks are at a big disadvantage and something needs to be done (like MLK); those that use BLM to fill their pockets with cash (like Bernie Madoff); and those that hate the way of life in the US and want to destroy it (like Fidel Castro). Fortunately or unfortunately I find that those elements (and probably many more) are exhibited in most aspects of life. You find the truly compassionate that want to help those in need; the predators that want to take advantage of any and everyone; and those that want to change and/or destroy anything they don’t agree on. I guess that’s humanity. Interesting word considering some aspects I don’t believe are truly humane. I do believe that most of us contain some if not all of those aspects. We want to help those close to us; we take advantage of others to get ahead (consciously or unconsciously); and we strive to change what we don’t agree upon (left to right, right to left, etc). When I read a post or response that I consider controversial to my beliefs I simply say – damn that person is really stupid (the same thing they probably say about my responses) but then I smile and say – hey, we are what we are.
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