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I believe the term "Black on Black crime" is loaded. In essence, de facto segregation exists in this society. So it makes sense to expect the perpetrator and victim to be of the same race.
"The more recent causes of this issue revolve around the society in which stemmed from the history of this nation. Many argue that Black-on-Black crime is a by-product of white racism, which sees African Americans as less than full human beings, unworthy of a life full of noted and recognized accomplishments. Unfortunately, Black criminals take advantage of that fact. They operate within the parameters of the society in which they live, just as everyone else. Every African-American knows that the odds are loaded heavily against them if they are convicted of a crime where a white person is the victim. Therefore, African-Americans choose other African-Americans as weaker targets to commit crimes against because again, in the judicial system of this country, the Black life is devalued."
^ This is one possibility of why Black on Black crime exist, although it's not my theory, it is a very interesting theory. I can adjoin these thoughts into my own as this thread further develops.
"The more recent causes of this issue revolve around the society in which stemmed from the history of this nation. Many argue that Black-on-Black crime is a by-product of white racism, which sees African Americans as less than full human beings, unworthy of a life full of noted and recognized accomplishments. Unfortunately, Black criminals take advantage of that fact. They operate within the parameters of the society in which they live, just as everyone else. Every African-American knows that the odds are loaded heavily against them if they are convicted of a crime where a white person is the victim. Therefore, African-Americans choose other African-Americans as weaker targets to commit crimes against because again, in the judicial system of this country, the Black life is devalued."
^ This is one possibility of why Black on Black crime exist, although it's not my theory, it is a very interesting theory. I can adjoin these thoughts into my own as this thread further develops.
You are citing a 19 year old undergrad's homepage as an authoritative source? Not exactly scholarly material, but its your agenda you are pushing.
The real issue I take is that the primary blame is never given to the perpetrator of the crime if he is black. It is always society, circumstance and other external factor. Maybe these black criminals are just twisted freaks of nature just like white or Latino criminals? Why the waste of energy excusing black crime at all costs, and all the time?
^ the 19 yeard old undergrad's reasoning for why Black on Black crime exist, as I stated earlier, was very interesting. It's not a fact she's correct. And since it's not a fact, it leaves room for possibilities.
"Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles."
- Estella Getty
The problem with the slavery blame meme is that the slaves themselves and the recently liberated slaves did not kill each other to the degree we are seeing today.
De facto segregation exists in America
Perpetrators and victims are of the same race
Blacks are most likely to live in inner-city communities in large cities
In low-income inner-city communities, there are obvious racial, social, economic, and political inequalities and inequities.
CIA introduces crack cocaine into low income inner-city communities
70% of the Crack Epidemic had an impact on large cities: Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Boston, Baltimore, New Orleans, Atlanta, etc.
Homicide rates double, violent crime rate doubles
Blacks unable to get into the legitimate economy, turns to the illegal economy, which support and encourage violence.
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The term Black on Black crime, itself, is a crime, that needs to be solved.
