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Post by Olan on May 4, 2017 0:07:55 GMT
I don't doubt that there are small pockets like that, that exist. I am not saying as a whole white people are horrible mean racist people. But could we stop denying that maybe a 15 year old kid is dead and his entire family is traumatized because they are black. Why has this thread turned to pointing out how there are white people actually being good human beings to people who don't look like them as if this behavior shouldn't be expected by now. No one wants to be reminded of whats wrong.Thats why everyone hates my participation here. It would seem no one wants to change because that would A. Require you saying hey I/Society have some shortcomings. B. You like things exactly as they are!! When someone challenges the evil in society you silence the challenger and say nope we don't want to play with you anymore. That is whats happening here. Where are the peas who stand up for what is right? River what town does my family need to move to to ensure a routine traffic stop doesnt result in our death. Where? refugeepea literally said "hey I wasn't outwardly racists in my comments to you and you still said most comments had racists undertones so I won't be interacting with you anymore" ummm okay did you read what Zee said? Did you see the welcoming attitude Gina had last year? leftturnonly wanted so very badly to retract her comments but instead dug her heels in the ground with absolutely no one saying....HEY IS THIS RIGHT? No one will answer why the anger toward me or even why is the child dead if you had to guess? So what have YOU done to help your own community? You are blaming the Peas for dead black children....where are you in this? Where is your community? What are you doing that all the racist, cream of soup loving, white Peas are not doing? I work pretty hard in my community. More than a part time job type commitment. My sister is an educator at an HBCU. She publishes research many of you could use in your class rooms. Her husband works with youth in their state. They adopted a child from their states foster system though her insurance would have covered IVF. My partner works for an organization that helps youth. I just moved out of my old neighborhood to escape gentrification. That neighborhood had a pair of pre-teen neighbors who were fed and nurtured by me almost daily. Last week I waited about 35 mins too long before calling the police because unlike the woman in Edwards case I would probably need mental help if my 911 call resulted in a dead teenage boy. I can connect with people who don't look like me, have different views, don't speak English etc. If someone said Olan you should check your xyz because it's negatively impacting me I would be a lot more introspective than many of you. |
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Post by inkedup on May 4, 2017 0:23:11 GMT
So what have YOU done to help your own community? You are blaming the Peas for dead black children....where are you in this? Where is your community? What are you doing that all the racist, cream of soup loving, white Peas are not doing? I work pretty hard in my community. More than a part time job type commitment. My sister is an educator at an HBCU. She publishes research many of you could use in your class rooms. Her husband works with youth in their state. They adopted a child from their states foster system though her insurance would have covered IVF. My partner works for an organization that helps youth. I just moved out of my old neighborhood to escape gentrification. That neighborhood had a pair of pre-teen neighbors who were fed and nurtured by me almost daily. Last week I waited about 35 mins too long before calling the police because unlike the woman in Edwards case I would probably need mental help if my 911 call resulted in a dead teenage boy. I can connect with people who don't look like me, have different views, don't speak English etc. If someone said Olan you should check your xyz because it's negatively impacting me I would be a lot more introspective than many of you. I'm grateful to share this message board with a perfect human like you. It's clear you're free of prejudice and completely open minded to others, particularly white people. So maybe you'll use your superhuman ability to be introspective when I tell you to check your own prejudices and assumptions about others. I'm not seeing any of the empathy you claims m to have. You use insults and negative assumptions to demean any opinion that doesn't meet your standards. You consistently use pejorative language to describe white women. It's great that you and your family are active in your communities. That's a lot more productive than trying to shame a bunch of strangers on a messageboard. |
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Post by Olan on May 4, 2017 0:28:03 GMT
I work pretty hard in my community. More than a part time job type commitment. My sister is an educator at an HBCU. She publishes research many of you could use in your class rooms. Her husband works with youth in their state. They adopted a child from their states foster system though her insurance would have covered IVF. My partner works for an organization that helps youth. I just moved out of my old neighborhood to escape gentrification. That neighborhood had a pair of pre-teen neighbors who were fed and nurtured by me almost daily. Last week I waited about 35 mins too long before calling the police because unlike the woman in Edwards case I would probably need mental help if my 911 call resulted in a dead teenage boy. I can connect with people who don't look like me, have different views, don't speak English etc. If someone said Olan you should check your xyz because it's negatively impacting me I would be a lot more introspective than many of you. I'm grateful to share this message board with a perfect human like you. It's clear you're free of prejudice and completely open minded to others, particularly white people. So maybe you'll use your superhuman ability to be introspective when I tell you to check your own prejudices and assumptions about others. I'm not seeing any of the empathy you claims m to have. You use insults and negative assumptions to demean any opinion that doesn't meet your standards. You consistently use pejorative language to describe white women. It's great that you and your family are active in your communities. That's a lot more productive than trying to shame a bunch of strangers on a messageboard. I couldn't shame you into being better people if I tried. |
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Post by inkedup on May 4, 2017 0:31:30 GMT
I'm grateful to share this message board with a perfect human like you. It's clear you're free of prejudice and completely open minded to others, particularly white people. So maybe you'll use your superhuman ability to be introspective when I tell you to check your own prejudices and assumptions about others. I'm not seeing any of the empathy you claims m to have. You use insults and negative assumptions to demean any opinion that doesn't meet your standards. You consistently use pejorative language to describe white women. It's great that you and your family are active in your communities. That's a lot more productive than trying to shame a bunch of strangers on a messageboard. I couldn't shame you into being better people if I tried. I know, I know. We're just a bunch of racists. And who said anything about the end goal being us becoming "better people?" I think you come here to unleash years of hatred and frustration against non-blacks. You are definitely not interested in dialogue or introspection. |
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Post by tduby1 on May 4, 2017 0:34:40 GMT
Olan I am not sure what to say. My head tells me to tell you, "I get it" but my heart tells me I really don't because I don't live it. While I've instructed my kids how to behave when pulled over (hands on steering wheel, no reaching till told, stay in car, etc) I don't have a fear that they could still be shot by a trigger happy officer. It's not something even on my radar to worry about, and any white person who claims it is, is not being honest. Nor do I worry that they could be shot when leaving a party. Or walking through Walmart with a toy gun, or playing in a park. Or any of the other scenarios that have seen black men and boys shot recently. I literally NEVER envision any of my children being shot by law enforcement. And I fully get that that is "white privledge" and it does exist. And I would be lying if I said, "There is no problem with our officers being a little too willing to shoot black men/boys first and ask questions later." So I understand what you are saying- and I get it but not in that "I know how you feel way". But in a "what your saying is absolutely correct" way. And I don't even take exception with your delivery. Anyone who says they wouldn't be upset if this was what they faced daily is lying. My frustration lies within myself because I just don't know what if anything I can do to help bring about change. Activism isn't something I do well.
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Post by Olan on May 4, 2017 0:44:58 GMT
I couldn't shame you into being better people if I tried. I know, I know. We're just a bunch of racists. And who said anything about the end goal being us becoming "better people?" I think you come here to unleash years of hatred and frustration against non-blacks. You are definitely not interested in dialogue or introspection. Where is the dialogue? Please re-read this thread if you think dialogue has occurred. |
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Post by inkedup on May 4, 2017 0:48:59 GMT
I know, I know. We're just a bunch of racists. And who said anything about the end goal being us becoming "better people?" I think you come here to unleash years of hatred and frustration against non-blacks. You are definitely not interested in dialogue or introspection. Where is the dialogue? Please re-read this thread if you think dialogue has occurred. Many people have attempted to engage with you, and you've managed to attack even those who agree with you. You are exhausting. I'm out. Not because I don't care about black people, but because I don't care to engage you any further. You are as entrenched in your PREJUDICES as all the white people you rail against. For the record: I'm a woman of color who grew up poor. So I guess you can't blame white privilege or wealth for the fact that I think you're a hateful human being. |
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Post by Olan on May 4, 2017 0:56:42 GMT
Olan I am not sure what to say. My head tells me to tell you, "I get it" but my heart tells me I really don't because I don't live it. While I've instructed my kids how to behave when pulled over (hands on steering wheel, no reaching till told, stay in car, etc) I don't have a fear that they could still be shot by a trigger happy officer. It's not something even on my radar to worry about, and any white person who claims it is, is not being honest. Nor do I worry that they could be shot when leaving a party. Or walking through Walmart with a toy gun, or playing in a park. Or any of the other scenarios that have seen black men and boys shot recently. I literally NEVER envision any of my children being shot by law enforcement. And I fully get that that is "white privledge" and it does exist. And I would be lying if I said, "There is no problem with our officers being a little too willing to shoot black men/boys first and ask questions later." So I understand what you are saying- and I get it but not in that "I know how you feel way". But in a "what your saying is absolutely correct" way. And I don't even take exception with your delivery. Anyone who says they wouldn't be upset if this was what they faced daily is lying. My frustration lies within myself because I just don't know what if anything I can do to help bring about change. Activism isn't something I do well. I would like for people to simple acknowledge that we have a major problem. Show concern for a situation that is affecting many many people. The same amount of concern I would have if for some reason young white kids were being killed at a disproportionate rate to other citizens of this country. The peas who have commented on this particular thread echo many Americans. If you disagree with your friends and you see past the veiled racist insults I think its your biggest job to correct them. |
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Post by Olan on May 4, 2017 1:01:48 GMT
Where is the dialogue? Please re-read this thread if you think dialogue has occurred. Many people have attempted to engage with you, and you've managed to attack even those agreeing with you. You are exhausting. I'm out. Not because I don't care about black people, but because I don't care to engage you any further. You are as entrenched in your PREJUDICES as all the white people you rail against. For the record: I'm a woman of color who grew up poor. So I guess you can't blame white privilege or wealth for the fact that I think you're a hateful human being.Where have I attacked anyone who didnt first attack me? Show me. Quote the words were I attacked someone who agreed with what I was saying. DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT I AM TRYING TO GET ACROSS? RIGHT. I'm not entrenched in "prejudices" I observe the world around me. I go about life as a black woman. Re-read this thread. Be introspective. This isnt about my anger. Where have I blamed wealth and white privilege for anything. And you've read this thread in its entirety and you stand by your statement of "Olan is a hateful human being". No one else is hateful. Just me.  |
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Post by refugeepea on May 4, 2017 5:51:02 GMT
******You can see the racist undertones in almost every response here****** If you gave a response that was fair and not racist why are you offended? Since you said you wouldn't be responding again I won't expect your response. I see a lot of peas get angry about my assessment of Americans. It's the truth as I see it. You can ignore me or the feelings of other black people all you want it only speaks to your character. *****You can see the racist undertones in almost every response here****** refugeepea literally said "hey I wasn't outwardly racists in my comments to you and you still said most comments had racists undertones so I won't be interacting with you anymore" Wrong I responded to this thread almost a year ago and gave a response which I thought was fair and not racist. I will no longer respond to threads you post. Yes *******You can see the racist undertones in almost every response here******* She told me to fuck off but I'm insulting? She got all butthurt because I didnt set her apart from the other peas and pat her on the back for a comment she made last year? Really? No it's you saying almost every comment has racial undertones. I certainly did not want praise from you. I was disgusted you were calling the majority of the peas racist. I added my own spin to your comments because thats basically how I received what you said. Calm down. Look at you here! Again why so angry? Ignore me all you want. It really is no skin off my back. Truly. You are hateful, ignorant, intolerant, racist, angry, and an embarrassment to your cause. That's my assessment of you. That's basically how I received what you said. If you are none of these things then no need to get butt hurt. Yes, I know I'm responding after saying I would ignore you. Continually tagging me and changing my words pissed me off. Yes, that was me getting mad!  You seem to think that I don't want to discuss race relations. Ignoring these issues speaks more of my character by remaining silent. According to you. So I will respond to your race threads. I will be sure to mention every time that you are hateful, ignorant, intolerant, racist, angry, and an embarrassment to your cause. If you are none of these things, no need to get all butt hurt and swear. It really is no skin off my back. Again, that's just my assessment of you. It's the truth as I see it. |
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Post by lucyg on May 5, 2017 5:40:48 GMT
I didnt add links for Keith Lamont Scott (sp) Freddie Gray, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown Jr, Eric Garner, Laquan McDonald, Rekia Boyd, Jamar Clark, Sean Bell (sp), John Crawford, Korryn Gaines and countless others either!!! And is your point that because Walter Scotts killer will possibly face jail time that somehow means black lives are valued and no one is racist? Shouldn't the value be placed before the bullet leaves the gun? What exactly was your point? Walter Scott's mother: "Scott's mother said the sentence mattered little to her now that Slager had admitted responsibility. "What made me feel good about it is that Michael Slager admitted what he did. That was enough years for me," she said in response to the question how much time she wanted Slager to serve. "No matter how many years Michael Slager gets, it would not bring back my son," she said. "This is a victory for Walter. This is justice for the family, but this is just the beginning." I thought a large number of peas had racist views but generally tried to not be the black pea who tries to change anyones mind which is impossible by the way especially since most people won't even acknowledge it but are we seriously going to sit here and pretend America doesn't have a problem with race? 45 is president. The Ministry of Travel for the Bahamas told its citizens to use extreme caution when interacting with the police. They basically said avoid American this summer but when I say clearly racists comments still viewable here have a "racial undertone" I'm a bitch you no longer want to interact with? Does that make sense to you? Please note your interactions with me here on the board or your approval of my participation here on the board means very little to me. Still trying to figure out how justice for Walter Scott somehow means society cares if black people live or die? He is still dead you know?  Why are you so angry at me? Any of you could tackle that question. Not just you lucyg . Why the anger? Really ask yourself that. How you got "anger" out of my previous post is a mystery to me. Where you got the idea that I think all the other police shootings of black men got cancelled out by the conviction of Walter Scott's murderer is also a mystery. And I haven't read all 17 pages, so maybe you can point out the hordes of peas claiming there are no longer any racial issues in this country. Because I'm not seeing it. ~~~ I brought up the Walter Scott case because you have insisted there is no justice and no one cares about law enforcement shooting black men. People DO care. The system DOES care. Things are changing and many people agree that Black Lives Matter. I realize this truth doesn't mesh well with the blame you're trying to place on every non-black person here, but it's a fact. Of course, that. does. not. mean. there aren't still racial issues to solve here. I am trying to head you off from claiming I said there are no problems remaining in our post-racial society. I didn't say it and I don't think it. You've been a miserable bitch to lots of peas who have tried to get along with you, to be kind, to be understanding, to be on your side. Regardless, you've called most of them racists. In case you've forgotten what you said: Olan said: "It would seem no one cares. "You'd only have to look at 1 or 2 responses to this original thread to see that. The history between black people and the police is longstanding but I personally think its worse now than before. Its open season with no justice for their families. They demonize/dehumanize your loved one and thats when you realize just how many American citizens could care less if you live or die. You can see the racist undertones in almost every response here." ~~~ I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I was busy yesterday with the Oakland Police Department's annual memorial service for its fallen officers. My husband was one of them -- he was shot, murdered, over 20 years ago. Since his death, ten more law enforcement officers have been murdered in Oakland. The officers were white, black, Asian, and (like my husband) Latino. The shooters were all black or mixed-race. In every one of those cases, the police officers were TOO SLOW to use deadly force. Just so you know, it does happen. Pretty regularly, actually. Now I AM done, and you can continue down your road of insulting and alienating those who would have liked to understand and empathize. I hope it works for you because it sure as shit isn't working for anyone else. |
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Post by Olan on May 8, 2017 13:16:42 GMT
I didnt add links for Keith Lamont Scott (sp) Freddie Gray, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown Jr, Eric Garner, Laquan McDonald, Rekia Boyd, Jamar Clark, Sean Bell (sp), John Crawford, Korryn Gaines and countless others either!!! And is your point that because Walter Scotts killer will possibly face jail time that somehow means black lives are valued and no one is racist? Shouldn't the value be placed before the bullet leaves the gun? What exactly was your point? Walter Scott's mother: "Scott's mother said the sentence mattered little to her now that Slager had admitted responsibility. "What made me feel good about it is that Michael Slager admitted what he did. That was enough years for me," she said in response to the question how much time she wanted Slager to serve. "No matter how many years Michael Slager gets, it would not bring back my son," she said. "This is a victory for Walter. This is justice for the family, but this is just the beginning." I thought a large number of peas had racist views but generally tried to not be the black pea who tries to change anyones mind which is impossible by the way especially since most people won't even acknowledge it but are we seriously going to sit here and pretend America doesn't have a problem with race? 45 is president. The Ministry of Travel for the Bahamas told its citizens to use extreme caution when interacting with the police. They basically said avoid American this summer but when I say clearly racists comments still viewable here have a "racial undertone" I'm a bitch you no longer want to interact with? Does that make sense to you? Please note your interactions with me here on the board or your approval of my participation here on the board means very little to me. Still trying to figure out how justice for Walter Scott somehow means society cares if black people live or die? He is still dead you know? Why are you so angry at me? Any of you could tackle that question. Not just you lucyg . Why the anger? Really ask yourself that. How you got "anger" out of my previous post is a mystery to me. Where you got the idea that I think all the other police shootings of black men got cancelled out by the conviction of Walter Scott's murderer is also a mystery. And I haven't read all 17 pages, so maybe you can point out the hordes of peas claiming there are no longer any racial issues in this country. Because I'm not seeing it. ~~~ I brought up the Walter Scott case because you have insisted there is no justice and no one cares about law enforcement shooting black men. People DO care. The system DOES care. Things are changing and many people agree that Black Lives Matter. I realize this truth doesn't mesh well with the blame you're trying to place on every non-black person here, but it's a fact. Of course, that. does. not. mean. there aren't still racial issues to solve here. I am trying to head you off from claiming I said there are no problems remaining in our post-racial society. I didn't say it and I don't think it. You've been a miserable bitch to lots of peas who have tried to get along with you, to be kind, to be understanding, to be on your side. Regardless, you've called most of them racists. In case you've forgotten what you said: Olan said: "It would seem no one cares. "You'd only have to look at 1 or 2 responses to this original thread to see that. The history between black people and the police is longstanding but I personally think its worse now than before. Its open season with no justice for their families. They demonize/dehumanize your loved one and thats when you realize just how many American citizens could care less if you live or die. You can see the racist undertones in almost every response here." ~~~ I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I was busy yesterday with the Oakland Police Department's annual memorial service for its fallen officers. My husband was one of them -- he was shot, murdered, over 20 years ago. Since his death, ten more law enforcement officers have been murdered in Oakland. The officers were white, black, Asian, and (like my husband) Latino. The shooters were all black or mixed-race. In every one of those cases, the police officers were TOO SLOW to use deadly force. Just so you know, it does happen. Pretty regularly, actually. Now I AM done, and you can continue down your road of insulting and alienating those who would have liked to understand and empathize. I hope it works for you because it sure as shit isn't working for anyone else. By sharing your intimate experience with law enforcement what did you hope to convey? You've perpetuated this idea that maybe kids like him do deserve a bullet to the head because in your personal experience the other result is a dead officer. That creates an us vs them narrative and is no wonder very few peas feel much empathy for this childs mother. 1 pea called out beachgurl saying that teenage parties and drinking is the 1st issue we need to address. The 2nd one being the response time of the EMS. Also note the first response to this thread last year was related to black on black crime. Smart people know that white on white crime is also very real. You kill who you are close to. No one brings this up when you are a victims of a crime. We prosecute your killer and in most cases it isn't the police because well shit no one knows why the police don't believe white people should be immediately shot dead during routine traffic stops! By bringing up Chicago though this kid was murdered in Texas you are saying "Hey hold up before we address PTSD in officers and the willingness to shot a black man removing his license while a child sits in the back seat.......lets talk about you guys killing each other. Until you value your own lives how can you expect us to" Do I need to point out the flaws in that logic? And then when I call duck a duck I'm a horrible person  No sweetheart. No one discussed the details of this case because it wasn't one where you could say "Hey lets wait for the facts to develop" and by facts I mean dehumanize em and lie about the facts though they are recorded *shrugs* so instead you attack me. Luckily I don't care so I'm going to continue to point out how shitty America has become. Edit: America has a horrible horrible history so lets say continues to be. And I'm also going to continue to point out how invested you are in defending this type of treatment of black people. If you aren't invested you'd be as upset as I am. Read this thread. 45 is President and its all because of women like you. Also your allyship should mean being a human shield for a black kid this summer. And unlike refugeepea please don't come back expecting a bronze safety pin. You are living in a time where you can say no this isn't right but instead you say "We're done playing barbies with you Olan" or completely ignoring that there is an issue When has a black kid walked into a white place of worship and opened fire killing parishioners? When has an elderly black man pushed/punched a white youth at a televised political event with a crowd egging on the abhorrent behavior? When have students from an HBCU vandalized a predominately white campus with racial slurs and hung bananas from trees? Shall I continue? No one called out the garbage MizIndependent linked isn't quality journalism either. |
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Post by lucyg on May 8, 2017 16:25:12 GMT
More of the same. We're all bigots.
You listen to one person, and that person is you.
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People who behave themselves do not get shot. It has NOTHING to do with racism. NOTHING. It has to do with being a law abiding citizen.
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Post by Sam on May 8, 2017 18:47:26 GMT
People who behave themselves do not get shot. It has NOTHING to do with racism. NOTHING. It has to do with being a law abiding citizen. I really hope you are ready for the responses your post may get. |
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Post by Olan on May 8, 2017 19:14:35 GMT
People who behave themselves do not get shot. It has NOTHING to do with racism. NOTHING. It has to do with being a law abiding citizen. I really hope you are ready for the responses your post may get. She won't get a single one from me. And I can assure you no one else will tackle her response or acklowedge her character. Edit: Challenge accepted I see. Use articles and links and stuff. They hate the truth. And they hate reputable news |
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Post by Zee on May 8, 2017 19:19:56 GMT
People who behave themselves do not get shot. It has NOTHING to do with racism. NOTHING. It has to do with being a law abiding citizen. Wow...I can't even begin to address how short-sighted this post is. You must really have not been paying attention in all these unarmed shooting cases. Honestly, your ignorance of the topic is pretty disgusting. You're right, police do shoot all races of unarmed people. I guess they all deserved it for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, eh? I'm sure they were all criminals to begin with so it doesn't really matter why they were stopped in the first place, they were all up to something. Good God. |
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Post by Zee on May 8, 2017 19:23:56 GMT
And stop to think about your logic: do you want to live in a country where the police are allowed to shoot you even if you ARE doing something illegal but not putting anyone else in harm's way? I sure don't. Shooting kids at underage drinking parties? Wrestling a man to the ground and smothering him for selling cigarettes illegally? You're ok with deadly force because law-abiding citizens don't put themselves in those situations? That's scary.
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Post by PrettyInPeank on May 8, 2017 19:35:40 GMT
People who behave themselves do not get shot. It has NOTHING to do with racism. NOTHING. It has to do with being a law abiding citizen. I'm sorry, but this is incredibly untrue. Black, white, purple, it doesn't matter what color you are; there are lying, deceitful police who throw their power around and murder. The vast majority are good people serving justice in our country. But you are foolish if you automatically side with police, no questions asked. |
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Post by georgiapea on May 8, 2017 19:51:52 GMT
Well shame on me for living where law abiding people do not get shot, for not hanging around drug areas or attending wild parties. How terrible that I choose to reside where law enforcement officers are ethical and treat everyone with the same respect.
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Post by Zee on May 8, 2017 19:55:19 GMT
No, the shame on you is for not recognizing that the whole country doesn't work the way your little corner does. Making bad choices or being in the wrong place at the wrong time doesn't and should never equal an immediate death sentence. You don't have to attend "wild parties" to know that.
You live in Georgia, long known for its most ethical treatment of black people by law enforcement (groan, long eye roll) so maybe this really IS all news to you, but somehow I doubt it.
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Post by Olan on May 8, 2017 20:07:27 GMT
If she rehabs squirrels she lives in NW Indiana. I was born and raised in NW Indiana. My city would be an amazing place to research race relations. My high school boyfriend always took me on expensive dates in a neighboring city. I chose my dorm room based on this love affair before realizing he took me to such expensive places to avoid being seen in our small town. I then married a white man who called me a nigger no less than 2 dozen times in our 1 year marriage . GA sucks for black people but NW Indiana isn't any better...I mean clearly look at her avatar. My sisters and I joke that racist people generally love something odd more than they love people. i.e. dogs , cats, gorillas, and in her case I bet those ferrets can do no wrong. They would never deserve a bullet but a young black man does. Note where Jordan was murdered and who phoned the police. |
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Post by inkedup on May 8, 2017 20:14:48 GMT
Well shame on me for living where law abiding people do not get shot, for not hanging around drug areas or attending wild parties. How terrible that I choose to reside where law enforcement officers are ethical and treat everyone with the same respect. No, shame on you for assuming that every person killed by the police deserved what they got. Shame on you for for assuming that "hanging around drug areas" is worthy of a death sentence. Shame on you for sticking your head on the sand and refusing to see the bigger picture. |
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Post by georgiapea on May 8, 2017 20:48:00 GMT
I live in Georgia? Wow, how did that happen? That's as mixed up as some of your thinking. As for my comment, it was tongue in cheek, as I have NOTHING to be ashamed of, nor am I. And yes, if you are hanging around a drug area, you are up to no good and bring your fate upon yourself.
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Post by Zee on May 8, 2017 20:53:10 GMT
If she rehabs squirrels she lives in NW Indiana. I was born and raised in NW Indiana. My city would be an amazing place to research race relations. My high school boyfriend always took me on expensive dates in a neighboring city. I chose my dorm room based on this love affair before realizing he took me to such expensive places to avoid being seen in our small town. I then married a white man who called me a nigger no less than 2 dozen times in our 1 year marriage . GA sucks for black people but NW Indiana isn't any better...I mean clearly look at her avatar. My sisters and I joke that racist people generally love something odd more than they love people. i.e. dogs , cats, gorillas, and in her case I bet those ferrets can do no wrong. They would never deserve a bullet but a young black man does. Note where Jordan was murdered and who phoned the police. I think you're younger than me, and I'm not sure how things are now where I grew up, but I had a very different experience (NW IL). There weren't a lot of black kids at our school. They were all among the very popular kids, though. We had a large Hispanic population at my school and there were never racial tensions between any group, that I was ever aware of. I'm sure it existed somewhere but generally kids formed cliques that had nothing to do with color and it was not at all shameful to date outside your race, amongst our peers anyway. Things were probably different with other generations. I'm sure this influences my thoughts on these topics. Olan I can't see you putting up with that from any man, is he still able to walk and talk? |
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Post by Zee on May 8, 2017 20:56:26 GMT
I live in Georgia? Wow, how did that happen? That's as mixed up as some of your thinking. As for my comment, it was tongue in cheek, as I have NOTHING to be ashamed of, nor am I. And yes, if you are hanging around a drug area, you are up to no good and bring your fate upon yourself. What if that's the only place you can afford to live? You're missing the big picture. Decent people are forced by poverty, circumstance, disability, etc to live in areas you might consider undesirable. Forgive me if I've neglected my SS as to your whereabouts...duly noted that your user name has nothing to do with your location. I guess the possum arm candy had me thinking rural south. |
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Post by tduby1 on May 9, 2017 0:50:46 GMT
People who behave themselves do not get shot. It has NOTHING to do with racism. NOTHING. It has to do with being a law abiding citizen. This is a complete bullshit comment. Breaking the law is NOT a justification for getting shot, in most cases, first of all. Second of all, there are many cases where someone was shot and they weren't breaking a law. You are disgusting. |
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Post by tduby1 on May 9, 2017 0:52:42 GMT
Well shame on me for living where law abiding people do not get shot, for not hanging around drug areas or attending wild parties. How terrible that I choose to reside where law enforcement officers are ethical and treat everyone with the same respect. Shame on you for being ignorant and uninformed. |
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AmeliaBloomer
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on May 9, 2017 0:58:01 GMT
I really hope you are ready for the responses your post may get. And I can assure you no one else will tackle her response or acklowedge her character. This omniscience of yours is why I don't participate in your threads. Hard to argue either with or against someone who already knows what everybody else will think, say or do. |
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You seem to think that I don't want to discuss race relations. Ignoring these issues speaks more of my character by remaining silent. According to you. So I will respond to your race threads. 
Why are you so angry at me? Any of you could tackle that question. Not just you 
No sweetheart. No one discussed the details of this case because it wasn't one where you could say "Hey lets wait for the facts to develop" and by facts I mean dehumanize em and lie about the facts though they are recorded *shrugs* so instead you attack me. Luckily I don't care so I'm going to continue to point out how shitty America has become. Edit: America has a horrible horrible history so lets say continues to be. And I'm also going to continue to point out how invested you are in defending this type of treatment of black people. If you aren't invested you'd be as upset as I am. Read this thread. 45 is President and its all because of women like you. Also your allyship should mean being a human shield for a black kid this summer. And unlike refugeepea please don't come back expecting a bronze safety pin. You are living in a time where you can say no this isn't right but instead you say "We're done playing barbies with you Olan" 
