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!
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!
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