Letter tells L.I. black family: 'YOU DON'T BELONG HERE'

Really People...haven't we grown past this?

It is hard for me to understand why we have so much hatred in this country.  America has always been a place to live your dream, to become the person you want to be, but I never thought it also meant being a Racist, or someone with hatred in their lives.

While the sad letter written to the Copes of Long Island is protected under free speech as it did not threaten the family, it is still a sad state of affairs. 

Across the country, there is continued fear of people loosing their jobs to foreigners, wither here in the USA or abroad in third world countries.  I understand that, but, that does not give way to hate towards them.  They are only trying to survive like we are.  If there is any anger to be created from this, is towards our politicians who would rather be paid off by wealthy companies, yes, that 1% of the population that still controls our lives.  And since, we as Americans continue to do nothing about it, we then should be angry at ourselves, not at people of different races, nationalities, etc.

Until Americans begin to actually stand up against corporate greed, then stop blaming others, blame yourself for allowing it!  People are people, we all have our faults, our strong points, our humanity.  Everyone should be treated equally, and if we as Americans can not show this in every day life, how can we expect the Government, or the 1% to show it.  After all, they are feeding on the fact that we don't treat each other fairly and with respect and use that fear to continue to control us and make their billions.

Yes, I know, this has been said over and over again.  Sadly, until things change, it will continue to be said over and over and over....

Lives Mater

My last posting was in December and a lot has happened since that time for the African American community with another man dying at the hands of police.  This last incident was not of the fact that the officers involved where white, there were a total of six officers responsible for this tragedy.  They came from various ethnic backgrounds.  Thus, unlike other incidents, the claim that it was a racial thing is not valid, however, the aspect that another person died while in police custody is serious.

Yet, the protest in Baltimore over this latest incident once again turned into rights.  Rights that destroyed over 200 business, burned buildings and caused physical harm.  Why is it that we are at this stage?  There is no simple answer to be given for many levels of anger and fear.  But, it is clear that the continued growth of the economic despair is the most credible reason of them all.  When any ethnic group is still short changed in education, which leads to lack of good jobs, which then leads to the need for survival in its most crud form, it is no wonder that their anger wells up and comes out in moments of protest.  Therefore, can this be avoided?  Yes, without a doubt.  But will it be?

It is wonderful to see a new generation coming up that has more concern for human dignity then the previous generation or those who are part of the wealthy elite.  But, at the same time, the wealthy elite continue to dig there heels in and do everything they can to become richer by the hour!  Until they stop there actions and begin to realize that life on this planet is a team effort and the wealth therefore should be shared by all, then the ever increasing dived between the classes will continue.

More and more of the lower income segment of our population will show their anger in riots and protest that result in harm not towards the wealthy, but to their own brothers and sisters.  What I am saying is nothing new, but it is continuing to grow and become more and more of an issue.  Greed is the culprit here and trickle down economy as it has played out for years does not work!  Change must happen or a revolution will take place.  I sincerely hope to not be alive when that happens, I would prefer peaceful change or revolution anytime.

While the calls for "Black Lives Matter" continues, I would implore the African American community to get behind the Tamir Rice case which is truly a sad case of police brutality against a 12 year old African American.  To continue to only demonstrate when an African American is resisting arrest, or in the act of a crime does send the wrong message.  Yes, ALL lives mater, so educate our children to not resist arrest.  Educate our children to not commit a crime.  Educate our children to live better lives.  Simply Educate our Children!