Ok...let me first off make something clear: IN NO WAY, SHAPE OR FORM am I a racist...so don't read this and then tell me that I am racist...I am simply stating my opinion on a very sensitive and controversial topic. I have decided to write this today because of the frustration that I am feeling and that several people around me are feeling, as well as the general public.
We all know that in the 1800's, slavery was going on here in the United States...its no secret. We also know that slavery ended around 1865, after the Civil War. With those facts, we also know that there is absolutely no physical way possible, that ANY African American alive today suffered through "slavery"...notice I said "slavery", not racism...two different things. Now with that said, its unfortunate that blacks and whites were treated differently up until around 1968, when the African-American Civil Rights Movement was taking place and African Americans were restored their rights to vote, work, etc...AND rightfully so!!!
Let me take a quick moment to emphasize how disgusting and shameful and unfortunate it was that slavery ever even existed, with that...its unfortunate that racism occurred afterwards and in some parts of the country...still occur today.
HOWEVER...while its true that many of the elder African Americans were exposed to true racism and inequality back in the early and mid 1900's...there is not one African American alive today, who was a true slave...its just not possible, you would have to be over 130 years old.
Nick, get to your point. Right, I am...just needed to establish a little background to support my rant. So here is my rant and before I do that, here is my disclaimer "This rant is not directed at ALL African Americans, just the thug, low life ones who are ruining it for the rest."
So...here we go: You say you want equality, you say that people are still racist and that you receive unfair treatment by the public, by the police, by employers...you have groups like the NAACP, people like Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and Quanell X who fight for your "equal rights"...yet do you realize you have more than equal rights? And you abuse it??
Fighting for equal rights does not mean the following:
1. Guaranteeing preferential treatment at schools and jobs, over White, Hispanic, Asian, Arab people. - Other races understand that you have to work hard in life to get what you want, yet many African Americans expect a hand-out or special treatment for college acceptance or job employment. Is it fair that Colleges and employers, who are suppose to take the best students or best applicants for the job...are forced by laws to make exceptions and hire a certain # of African Americans? I understand that they do the same for Hispanics, Asians, etc...the difference is, other races don't stand up and throw a fit and demand that they get in or get a job. They understand that they have to be the best candidate and work hard through school or through an interview. So equality = take the best candidate, Inequality = favoring someone for the color of their skin.
2. Is it fair that it is MUCH harder to terminate employment for an African American, than it is any other race. Wanna know why? Cause when you do get terminated, you can't accept the fact that its because you didnt do a good job or never showed up to work...you assume its because your employer is racist and you threaten a lawsuit and cause a huge stir. Hence, employers have to be extra careful when dealing with a bad employee who is black. Equality = An employer being able to terminate ANY employee who is not doing a good job. Inequality = Forcing employers to have to keep an employee in fear of lawsuits and negative media attention.
3. My personal favorite: Throwing around the damn term "hate crime"...so let me get this straight, A hispanic guy gets in an altercation and shoots a thug, its driven by racism and is a hate crime, but when 5 thugs beat the shit out of a white guy, strip him of his clothes, video tape it and laugh about it...its not considered a hate crime. The ONLY time a hate crime exists, is when an African American is killed or assaulted by someone of a different race. Its totallly ok for blacks to kill blacks, which they do everyday...but if a hispanic, white or any other race kills a black person...the NAACP, Jesse Jackson and Comp are quick to go to that town, protest and claim that it was racially motivated. Really??? Equality = A crime is a crime, in which the guilty party should be convicted based on evidence. Inequality = Forcing media attention, police and the public to believe that a crime was racially motivated, just because...a black person was the victim, hence altering the chances of a fair trial by jury.
Did you guys know, that the same week that all this news coverage broke out about Trayvon Martin being shot because he was black...an Arab woman in California was beaten to death in her home and a note left behind that said something like "you don't belong here, go back to your homeland." That my friends is a true hate crime, because the note was left behind.
I am not saying that all crimes committed against blacks are not hate crimes, but usually when it is...it is very clear in the evidence, such as the punk ass kids in Miss. that beat a black man and then ran him over in a truck...there was evidence and witness who stated it was racially driven. Thats the difference.
I just read about a story in Tenn, young white couple got car-jacked by 5 thugs...they kidnap them, torture them, rape them and then kill them. Hate crime? - Nope National media attention - Nope. Why, cause they are not black...that simple. Could you imagine if 5 white people, kidnapped a young black couple and did that to them??? You would have Riots all over the place.
So here is my deal...guys like Quanell X and Al Sharpton and NAACP demand respect and equal rights for all African Americans, yet...nothing about it is equal. Instead of finding ways to change the culture and childhood of so many African Americans, they spend their time and energy creating Inequality in our society and let me tell you what is starting to happen...the non-black citizens of this country, are getting sick of it. No other race, plays a race card...hardly ever. Instead of finding ways to earn respect, they are losing it faster than ever before and its my fear that racism is on the rise again because of these stupid laws, because of people like Quanell X and groups like the NAACP.
Sorry to be blunt, but none of the thugs out there today were slaves...none. Not even their parents or grandparents...they have no connection to the days of slavery, so enough with demanding special treatment. If you want respect, earn it. Stop killing each other, stop killing everyone else, stay in school, get a job...when you get a job, work hard and treat each other with respect as well. Calling each other the N word, walking around with your pants below your ass and expecting shit for free from the Govt is not a way to gain respect.
For the non-thug African Americans...who work hard, raise their children as equals and don't seek special treatment...I have the up most respect, just like I would anyone else who raises their children the same way and work hard for what they have. I would be so embarrassed and ashamed of how the thugs are acting and representing your race. I would be ashamed of the NAACP and Al Sharpton, their focus is completely wrong...and while I get that they first started in order to help those who "truly" suffered from a racist attack...they have lost complete control.
Just ask yourself this:
1. When was the last time you heard about an Asian getting killed in America? Was it ever considered a hate crime? Were their Asian leaders and protesting going on?
2. When was the last time you heard about an Arab getting killed in America? Did it receive a lot of media attention? Is there a NAACP for Arabs?
3. What about Hispanics? They are known to have some pretty bad gangs and thugs...they kill each other all the time as well, do you hear about them? Who are their leaders? How often do they claim a hate crime?
So come on...enough is a enough. You cry for equality, but demand and expect inequality.
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