[Don Ferguson]

Originally Posted by Bellavita

Yes let’s do nothing
Blame the poorest
Keep our heads in the sand
This post is well written white speak
I suggest you walk a mile in another mans moccasins

Somebody finally pushed my buttons!

I'm white, but grew up in a black neighborhood. That was because I was just like them. I lived in abject poverty and was raised by a grandmother on welfare. I started working when I was 10 years old, to eat! There was NOTHING available to me that was not available to all my black friends and neighbors. I was drafted into the Army, went to OCS, earned a bachelors and two masters degrees, etc. I've had a good life. But, it was a result of more work than I ever thought possible. in my moccasins white privilege only meant working harder than the black AND white man next to me!

[Don Ferguson]

Originally Posted by allsport

You obviously watch Faux News and you lack understanding of the history of this country. Sad, just sad. I wonder what you would say if that was your son with a knee on his throat. There but the grace of god go you.

I would be saying the exact same words I am now: That police officer deserves a slow painful death. Period. I can conceive a no defense for what Derek Chauvin did. However that does not mean there is systemic racism in the country. No country on earth has done (and continues to do) more to make a level playing field for all races.

There are, and always will be racists, on both sides of the spectrum. "Black Lives Matter" is a racist organization. The title is perfectly accurate but it is implemented in such a manner that ONLY black lives matter. Look at the announcer for the Sacramento Kings that was just fired for stating that "All lives matter." Both statements are 100% pure and true, but in this fantasy universe of CHAZ only the black life is allowed to be celebrated!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Don Ferguson

I would be saying the exact same words I am now: That police officer deserves a slow painful death. Period. I can conceive a no defense for what Derek Chauvin did. However that does not mean there is systemic racism in the country. No country on earth has done (and continues to do) more to make a level playing field for all races.

There are, and always will be racists, on both sides of the spectrum. "Black Lives Matter" is a racist organization. The title is perfectly accurate but it is implemented in such a manner that ONLY black lives matter. Look at the announcer for the Sacramento Kings that was just fired for stating that "All lives matter." Both statements are 100% pure and true, but in this fantasy universe of CHAZ only the black life is allowed to be celebrated!

Very well said

[banjobob]

I think a review of who is running these "troubled"
cities and states and the things they have apparently ignored for years are being protested. The "Black Lives Matter is a scam , all lives matter!

[Scorpyo]

Originally Posted by Don Ferguson

Somebody finally pushed my buttons!

I'm white, but grew up in a black neighborhood. That was because I was just like them. I lived in abject poverty and was raised by a grandmother on welfare. I started working when I was 10 years old, to eat! There was NOTHING available to me that was not available to all my black friends and neighbors. I was drafted into the Army, went to OCS, earned a bachelors and two masters degrees, etc. I've had a good life. But, it was a result of more work than I ever thought possible. in my moccasins white privilege only meant working harder than the black AND white man next to me!

You’re obviously lying because this was practically my life. You read my mind and changed a couple of things to make it look like you own. Me: born in the south Bronx. Lived on welfare in a housing project. Best friend was black. Didn’t know there was a difference till years later. Dropped out of HS. Used my brothers ID to get a job. Got a GED and went into the Navy. Came out used GI bill got undergrad from Fordham U and later MBA from Mercer U. Moral - hard work and perseverance equals success most of the time.

[dustyaljac]

Racism is certainly alive in America and the entire World for that matter. But need WE be reminded, it IS NOT a one way street. Old adage, he who points a finger has three pointing back at him!!

[cathiehines]

So very well said.

[roscoguy]

Originally Posted by Swoop

If what you say is true, please explain the nearly identical death of Tony Timpa...

I... don't know exactly what you want me to explain...

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Bellavita

Yes let’s do nothing
Blame the poorest
Keep our heads in the sand
This post is well written white speak
I suggest you walk a mile in another mans moccasins

YEP...nailed it!

It also gives me hope and optimism, seeing how many others here, gave a 'Thank You'.... to this post (#15).

[roscoguy]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Not all police brutality is related to race. Whites are also victims of brutality. Racially based brutality or the appearance that it is racially based brutality, is just more publicized and better suited for the agenda. Plenty of white heads have been busted, but do not get the same consideration. Perhaps it is thought that they deserved it?

I'm just getting confuseder. Who said (or even implied) that "all police brutality is related to race"? Also, this agenda you refer to - can you explain what that's supposed to mean? Very puzzling post...

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by allsport

You obviously watch Faux News and you lack understanding of the history of this country. Sad, just sad. I wonder what you would say if that was your son with a knee on his throat. There but the grace of god go you.

Very thought-provoking. Good post.

[J1ceasar]

By the way how many blacks were killed by black policeman last year ?does anyone know the statistics?

[Arl]

Well said thank you

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by joseppe

Your 'systemic issue' will never be resolved. You cannot pass a law to make people feel differently or to eliminate prejudice and/or racism. Humans, just as animals will almost always gravitate toward their own kind. That is human characteristic. In depth background checks can only weed out past actions, it cannot weed out a persons true feelings. I'd say there are very few people, if any that could forget religion, color, nationality or anything else about their personal makeup.

The underlined bolded is utter tripe.

1. Humans ARE animals.
2. Brown dogs don't "almost always gravitate" to other brown dogs, cows with spots don't "almost always gravitate" to other cows with spots, long-haired cats don't "almost always gravitate" to other long-haired cats - you get the idea. Cats almost always gravitate to other cats. Humans almost always gravitate to other humans.

That's as far as you can take it, when using the term "almost always gravitate" with regards to animals other than humans.

Humans, on the other hand, tend to be more selective than almost any other animal in the kingdom. And it isn't always similar traits - there's a reason the phrase "opposites attract" exists.

[Ritabob]

Nobody on the left wants to listen to listen to Walter Williams or Thomas Sowell. These two black men are too intelligent and too factual for them. They would rather have Sharpton ranting and raving. By the way, what does Sharpton do to earn his money?