Ok guys, So i see a lot of..."ni66er.s" kill each other every day but when a cop does it you want to be all up in arms"
And i can see where your confusion is because i thought the same thing. Then i talked to some old heads and the explained it like this. The black on black violence is a serious issue and gets addressed. Usually the killer is found and they go to jail. Its not as if justice isnt served.
When a cop shoots a black man a couple of factors are at play. 1. Cop shouldnt be judge, jury and excecutioner. Also this is the guy that is supposed to protect you not shoot when rattled. Yes black on black violence is a problem. But police killing unrmed blacks is a well documented problem aswell.
Now i also read something like "not a peep from the peanut gallery when a black kills a black".. First of, I dont read about the individual murders and they arent discussed in the news in great detail as when a sworn officer/ authority figure does it. Secondly, I myself spend many many hours teaching black and hispanic youth the other options and the possibilities out side of gang life. Now if you arent really in it, and you can look at if from the sideline, you will say, "oh thats bullshit, all they have to do is get a job". And its correct in a sense, but the truth is, They seriously think they have zero options and its reinforced every day. But thats a discussion for a different time.
So basically, yes the black on black crime is a serious problem that is attempted to be addressed in house. But when its COP on black, its almost like, the one we should be able to go to for protection is the one killing us and they have the law and judicial system on their side. Some probably wont understand what im saying, but im sure a few will...
time for work
Both issues are a problem.
And need to be remedied on both sides.
1) black people have been dependent on Daddy Government to enforce their rights. Right to vote, right to exist. And vote for the same party of LBJ
"Lyndon Baines Johnson 1963... "These Negroes, they're getting pretty uppity these days and that's a problem for us since they've got something now they never had before, the political pull to back up their uppityness. Now we've got to do something about this, we've got to give them a little something, just enough to quiet them down, not enough to make a difference... I'll have them guys voting Democratic for the next two hundred years".
The black on black crime has not been addressed. Go to jail, ha...not if the witnesses don't show up, not if no one gives a damn.
No one respects those who do not respect themselves. Kill themselves, rape and mistreat their women. Call each names, women who are disrespectful to their men, men disrespect to their women.
Even Malcolm X who you are named after had talked about this.
So, when you have the government, who black folk have depended on, employ people who see how we as black folk treat one another, why would these same people give a damn?
The inner cities are some of the most untapped in terms of talent. Many of the kids have not been given the opportunity to succeed, and many times it is due to their own parents fault.
And let's go deeper. The celebration of criminal activity in which black men have been riding the stereotype that possibly was co developed by white men, Hollywood, and black folk themselves. This came on the scene about 30-40 yrs ago. Before Malcolm and Martin stood up as black men who were leaders, black men were seen as weak. Especially in the south. And now, anybody who is making legit money with legit jobs and speaks correctly is seen as trying to "be white". And this is fostered also by hip hop. Criminal activity and getting locked up is rewarded. It is good you mentor, but ask yourself, why is there a need for mentors?
I tell these young men on the daily what they need to do. Some listen, but when their mothers and girlfriend reward their bad behavior...it only reinforces it. And this leads me here. I firmly believe that had Michael Brown paid for those cigars, he would still be here today. Which therefore lead to the call on the radio. Which of course led to his death. Getting into fight with an officer? It saddens me that he died. But, it pisses me of more that Al Sharpton uses this as means to feed his ego. And you know what? He is not the last...and these fools righting only reinforces what many people are think of black men, and Michael Brown.
And this therefore reinforces in other people's minds that he had nothing going on for him.
It will always be open season on black men...we have declared it on ourselves. No matter if the cop were human or robot, that is the reality. The only way to beat the game is become master of the game.
That means we must changed the perception that we are always up to no good, and shame those who are. For if you do bad, it makes not just me look bad, all the rest of us.
Once the respect level goes up for your community, others respect level will go up. A man who has respect and carries it, is far more dangerous than a common thug. Because his reputation proceeds him, and he doesn't have to lift a finger.
The second part of the equation. Make sure the police are held accountable for ALL questionable acts. Whether it be being paid off by drug dealers or getting head from hookers that they are supposed to be arresting.
And especially if they have fire a weapon on someone who is found out to be unarmed. With this, there needs to be an aggressive investigation, in which another party such as the FEDs are mandated to come as oversight.
But, this again goes back to the community. Aggressive promoting of LE jobs in the neighborhoods that hou serve in. so that people who are within the community, help police the community. Also ask yourself what type or quality of cop wants to work in a depressed area? Especially if that area is of a certain minority and the majority of officers are white. What perceptions do they come on board with? Especially if they are gung ho about certain things. These are all questions that need to be ask.
Because as our society falls apart, the police who now ENFORCE the law, are now reflective of a society that is more harsher and less empathic, and represent a government that represents a Father figure, and when Uncle Sam is through with you, and figures that he can't get any money out you anymore (Criminal Courts are a money maker), then you are done, and pushing up daisies. And up next is your sons. The hustle is you still do the bidding, but you think you running things. But, what are you running when you get shot in the streets, over and over again. And nobody gives a damn?
