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Originally Posted by green_mariner
On one hand, I get why many Blacks worry about this. I can understand why some Blacks would care about what other people might think of them. I understand as a Black man why this is. I find myself worrying about what someone else would think of me as a Black person. I worry because it would mean the difference between getting a job and not getting a job. It could mean getting followed around in a store. So much to think about.
On the other hand, it isn't healthy. It isn't stopping anyone from disliking Blacks. It isn't stopping criminals of any race from behaving stupidly.
I am just tired of having to care what anyone thinks. I am tired of having to worry whether or not someone will follow me around in a store. It's no good for anyone's psyche, and no one should have to have those kinds of burdens.
With this incident of rioting, I don't ask why. I sort of expected it to happen.
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Oh Lord, just got a breaking news....another officer was involved in a shooting, didn't say who or what happened....however, all it stated was, it was 3 miles from Ferguson.
I am so so so sorry you've had to spend a good part of your life worrying about all these things...and none of us know what that is like...and no, it isn't healthy...
and I agree, no one should have those kind of burdens, for certain!
Yes, actually, when Trayvon was killed, I worried the riots would start again....
I also worry when people make comments about getting even with cops...
I worry what things are going to be like for my Grand daughter....
But certainly do not have the worries you have....