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MD20

(123 posts)
20. I'm impressed by the civility shown by the Black community.
Sun Apr 1, 2012, 06:04 PM
Apr 2012

In the wake of such blatant injustice(s), the whole world is judging. These episodes, relatively rare considering the vast population of 300 millions, are uncovering pockets of frustrated white folks who just don't like Blacks and are willing to act upon their prejudices in a violent manner. But what impressions are being formed in countries where people of color reign? What global consequences are we risking when policemen are ignoring pleas from minorities for the fundamental rights guaranteed by "equal protection under the law?"

I would hope that the majority of mainstream America does not endorse the actions of bigots bent on creating chaos and civil disruptions by murdering or injuring innocent people. I truly believe that the majority of us will join hands in combating such hatred by rooting out and prosecuting those who may be conspiring to inflame it. The states where CCW laws are promulgated with such alarming dissonance are suspect for harboring bastions of "conservative" killers driven by fear and hatred. Neither Democrats or Republicans are immune. George Zimmerman is a registered Democrat but his social world view concerning Blacks seems to be right down in the gutter with that of Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh!

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wow Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #1
Meanwhile at Fox News.... Turbineguy Apr 2012 #2
+1,000 freshwest Apr 2012 #16
It's the new "Lynching" NYC_SKP Apr 2012 #3
Isnt this at least attempted manslaughter with ramming a kid with a car? HipChick Apr 2012 #4
You would think! Attempted manslaughter or aggravated assault with a deadly weapon? BeHereNow Apr 2012 #7
hatver you call it, it is certainly criminal! robinlynne Apr 2012 #30
Like I said before, America is not the same for everybody. Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #5
drug tested and charged???? I think not. onethatcares Apr 2012 #25
That is FUCKED up! BeHereNow Apr 2012 #6
This is why we need more guns out there. onehandle Apr 2012 #8
For the kids in the go-cart? You are kidding, right? Electric Monk Apr 2012 #33
If I were the type to construct conspiracy theories Cirque du So-What Apr 2012 #9
I don't think there are more...things like this have always occured...but with internet and social HipChick Apr 2012 #10
Yes, but... Cirque du So-What Apr 2012 #11
Here is a basic fact about news that every media study in the last 40 years demonstrates alcibiades_mystery Apr 2012 #15
This is a a very valid point.. HipChick Apr 2012 #18
That could explain a lot Cirque du So-What Apr 2012 #19
Very True. NOLALady Apr 2012 #40
I'm impressed by the civility shown by the Black community. MD20 Apr 2012 #20
I happen to think you are right zeemike Apr 2012 #22
It's one thing for bigots to feel all emboldened and empowered Cirque du So-What Apr 2012 #32
why wasn't this woman arrested? noiretextatique Apr 2012 #12
That is my question too! BeHereNow Apr 2012 #13
Texas noiretextatique Apr 2012 #42
Looks like the perp is going to be charged with something- BeHereNow Apr 2012 #14
Another Teabagger At Work. freshwest Apr 2012 #17
I hate to say it nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #21
So, I guess she was standing her ground, automotive edition right? Why the fuck wasn't Ecumenist Apr 2012 #23
now,if Moon had shot her dead under Texas' Stand Your Ground law, provis99 Apr 2012 #24
Yeah, well it's inevitable that that's coming........... socialist_n_TN Apr 2012 #27
Riding bicycles onto driveways is a reason to try to kill kids? LaurenG Apr 2012 #26
she was detaining them??!? azurnoir Apr 2012 #28
it's lamentable marshall gaines Apr 2012 #31
The case goes before a grand jury next week. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2012 #29
My how times have changed since I was a kid- BeHereNow Apr 2012 #34
The level of anger and hate are astonishing. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2012 #35
As far as I can tell this did NOT happen toto053 Apr 2012 #36
It's a legit story tammywammy Apr 2012 #37
I'd never swear for all people..hateful racist live amongst us.. HipChick Apr 2012 #38
Welcome to America, My friend MrScorpio Apr 2012 #39
Apparently, the incident did happen toto053 Apr 2012 #41
I hope they sue her out of her house. Liberal_in_LA Apr 2012 #43
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