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Voice for Peace

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52. People's prejudices go sooooooo deep, even in the best of people.
Sat Nov 29, 2014, 04:14 PM
Nov 2014

White liberal people who grew up trusting the police,
who remember when police were good for the neighborhood,
and who haven't stayed in touch enough outside their
own worlds to see what has actually happened and is
happening. They naturally sympathize with the young
white cop who appears to have been bruised and
terrified.

White liberal people who have probably had only one or
two nice black people in their lives, but no real exposure
to an African American community, or the realities of urban
life -- but into whose consciousness has filtered years and
years of fear of young black men, especially on a dark street.

So much of the discussion is coming from kneejerk &
biased point of view. It's not our fault. We only can see
what we can see. But we always have the opportunity to
try and see more. In more directions, also: to try and
see what others are seeing. Facts are made up of one
gazillion perspectives. We can be learning from each
other, all the time.

I'm having to add quite a few to my IL, because chervilant Nov 2014 #1
It hurts that some people I once respected have that mindset rbrnmw Nov 2014 #2
I am so sorry. IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #3
I'm so very sorry RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #19
I'm just starting to believe ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #37
I sure hope so! RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #38
The Wilson supporters aren't liberals, but you knew that didn't you? n/t A Simple Game Nov 2014 #60
Yes ... I do. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #62
No they aren't actually but some of them think they are liberals. rbrnmw Nov 2014 #68
Some may think they are liberals but most know just what they are and don't even try to hide it. n/t A Simple Game Nov 2014 #74
True ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #79
You are being far to kind, yet I know you do not believe that. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #77
I saw that this shit is making me physically ill rbrnmw Nov 2014 #78
Wow ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #80
Really - like the Zimpig? JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #81
Saw that. made me sick. n/t marym625 Nov 2014 #82
My trust issues are compounded by chervilant Nov 2014 #31
I am so sorry marym625 Nov 2014 #34
you have a case for wrongful termination noiretextatique Nov 2014 #35
I would suggest heaven05 Nov 2014 #44
I agree. Take this to an attorney! What they did was illegal and they should owe you money! Maraya1969 Nov 2014 #71
Something Caretha Nov 2014 #72
and when i point out there are so many non liberals here because you cant defend wilson and be a NoJusticeNoPeace Nov 2014 #67
I have to say that this surprised me also. juajen Nov 2014 #22
I'm not a 'broad brush' kinda gal... chervilant Nov 2014 #32
They didn't use to Caretha Nov 2014 #73
I'm not AA TBF Nov 2014 #4
I remember sitting watching the chief of police on TV EMPHATICALLY say that Wilson roguevalley Nov 2014 #5
I remember it too rbrnmw Nov 2014 #8
hopefully the fed will do just that. roguevalley Nov 2014 #16
I hope so rbrnmw Nov 2014 #18
Is there a DU Justice League? Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #45
I would join that in seconds, Voice For Peace roguevalley Nov 2014 #53
I would start it up and run it, but no longer have an entire brain to work with. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #56
The DA's actions are indefensible.. he and his ADA LIED to the GJ for one thing.. McCulloch was Cha Nov 2014 #6
That's what makes me the saddest, Cha. stage left Nov 2014 #20
That's what the human kindness for Justice is out there doing now, stage left.. Speaking for Michael Cha Nov 2014 #23
So many tears... sheshe2 Nov 2014 #7
I felt all cried out but the tears keep flowing rbrnmw Nov 2014 #10
I wish I had an answer for you, rbrnmw. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #55
I am horribly saddened by the reactions of bbgrunt Nov 2014 #9
We can't rest until they see all people as humans rbrnmw Nov 2014 #11
... LawDeeDah Nov 2014 #24
very moving. bbgrunt Nov 2014 #26
sharing this on FB Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #47
I have learned that some people are terrified of losing faith in their authority figures. DesertDiamond Nov 2014 #12
LOL, I've notice that too! lovemydog Nov 2014 #15
good point, you are so right. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #48
Missouri Derek V Nov 2014 #13
aww.. too broad a brush. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #49
It hurts me too rbnmw. lovemydog Nov 2014 #14
It's odd that they say that we just don't want to believe Wilson's lying ass rbrnmw Nov 2014 #17
People's prejudices go sooooooo deep, even in the best of people. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #52
Love to read the response if you can repost it here. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #50
Here you go Voice for Peace lovemydog Nov 2014 #65
I hear you, rbrnmw. I don't understand them either. nt pnwmom Nov 2014 #21
People of Color here on DU have been trying to tell DUers that racism exists on DU and in Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author rbrnmw Nov 2014 #27
thank you rbrnmw Nov 2014 #28
I was thinking the same thing. Amidst all of the angst are alot of people talking about how this Number23 Nov 2014 #29
I've seen it all my life rbrnmw Nov 2014 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author marym625 Nov 2014 #33
It is the vicious cycle of proverty that is the root cause. olegramps Nov 2014 #36
Poverty is a problem; but not THE problem in this matter ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #39
+1000000 JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #40
I don't what a PoC is. olegramps Nov 2014 #58
PoC = Person/People of Color. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #63
Yes, as I said it is the root problem not the only problem. olegramps Nov 2014 #59
And as I said ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #64
Is racism the principle cause of poverty for Aftrican-Americans? olegramps Nov 2014 #84
And racism affects ALL African-Americans ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #85
Please read this thread by 1StrongBlackMan from around labor day JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #41
It is racism that keeps poverty in cycle marym625 Nov 2014 #42
did michael brown live in poverty ? JI7 Nov 2014 #88
+1000 JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #89
I am hispanic and I like azmom Nov 2014 #43
The idea of race. Sparks224 Nov 2014 #46
What's pathetic is the entire reaction to this has been to try to calm things down... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #51
usually these things are done in the dark with no news coverage, no notice hollysmom Nov 2014 #54
Trolls from Free Republikkk and RedState do post here, I am sure of it. blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #57
and to add insult to injury noiretextatique Nov 2014 #61
Hell, I'm a white woman and I fear the cops. Why? PDJane Nov 2014 #66
At the core it is not race but wealth and the inequality of opportunity. Anonymous Martyr Nov 2014 #69
You're partially wrong. kwassa Nov 2014 #76
I agree race inequality is a real issue Anonymous Martyr Dec 2014 #90
As a white women I would like to apologize to you for the way you and other black Maraya1969 Nov 2014 #70
You are part of the solution not the problem rbrnmw Nov 2014 #75
+ 10000000000000000000000000000000 ! nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #91
I am sorry I brought up McCulloch with cops marym625 Nov 2014 #83
is OK rbrnmw Nov 2014 #86
Thank you. marym625 Nov 2014 #87
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