The Black Lives Matter movement, which started out as a genuine outcry for justice, mainly among black males, has now lost its legitimacy and deteriorated into an excuse for unacceptable behavior.
I am an African-American male who lives in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, which has the highest crime rate in the city. Murders, robberies, gang violence, and shootings happen here on a regular basis. I once was a gang member, a part of the problem. My descent into the world of criminality, and the brutal fight to regain my sanity and humanity, has been a struggle.
As an African-American who lives within a community where young black and Hispanic males claim they are targeted by the police, I've witnessed firsthand how honest, well meaning cops are met with open hostility and disrespect.
They are also fearful for their lives due to the high percentage of shootings committed by black and Hispanic males who target not only each other, but also the police assigned to patrol their communities.
Long gone are the days when the command "halt!" was enough to stop a suspect or a crime. Now it has become commonplace to start shooting at the police rather than be apprehended. The term used for this is called "clapping back."
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Dave T: Well my dear black friend, thank your fellow black friends who gathered together with radical liberals and pushed that race card just as far as possible to promote the very conditions you're now complaining about. As you're finding out, it's much harder to put the toothpaste back into the tube. Maybe we should have another rally in support of the many thugs that have been idolized for committing serious crimes while disrespecting the police, only to later be portrayed as heroes for getting shot by a cop who was simply trying to do his job. I no longer have pity for any of those who suffer the results of their stupidity today, including yourself. If I'm supposed to be moved by this poignant story about your suffering, please excuse me as I'm have difficulty relating to your struggle since I'm now deemed by your idiotic movement as being "an over privileged white man" who just can't relate to your unique challenges in life. Walk a mile in my shoes and we'll talk about struggle. Until then, welcome to the club. Life is hard, and it is also a harsh teacher.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your honesty and insight.
ReplyDelete11:14 Well said.
ReplyDeleteAs a white guy, I suspect that the silent majority of those in the black community would just like to go on with life and end this white vs black nonsense.
The problem is that there are a few opportunists that thrive on the discord and victim hood.