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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]jwirr
(39,215 posts)Much of what was won back then is being lost now. Even the voting rights. For me when I mention Bernie's civil rights issues I know that it has continued throughout his history. But mostly I mention it in contrast to Hillary. To me her history is all tied up in what is happening today in the black community - the mass incarceration of black people and POC stems from legislation she supported, the war on drugs etc. It baffles me why anyone would support her.
I think you are right regarding the need to visit a black church and hire a black staff member like Hillary did. But isn't that in itself patronizing? It always infuriates me when a candidate visits a reservation. To hell with a visit to ONE reservation - tell us what you are going to do for us.
Somewhere on another post I said that the BLM protests in Ferguson MO were handled perfectly - non-violence like it was supposed to be done. In the same post I talked about the protest last night. It looks to me that the group is working to keep the issue in the public. And that is good. But I just do not think this was a good way. We are supporters not enemies. I am not sure how to keep the issue front and center but unfortunately it resulted in the war we see going on here now. It is not the misbehaving that I object to - misbehaving has always been the main part of a protest. What I am trying to say is that this particular event did not work as it was planned.
BTW Bravenack I hear your anger and your hurt. I am sorry.