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Ferguson Grand Jury Verdict: Preparing for the Worst
Townhall.com ^ | November 15, 2014 | Stacy Washington

Posted on 11/15/2014 7:05:31 AM PST by Kaslin

The tragedy of low expectations strikes again. I’m referring to the lack of honest discussion surrounding the ills plaguing the blacks in America. Not one serious discussion led by local or national community members on why black kids aren’t taught how to respectfully deal with police. No one with enough gall to simply say: Houston, we have a serious problem. And it’s not the police.

As a member of the greater St. Louis Missouri community I've watched with trepidation as carpet-bagging agitators infiltrated the city of Ferguson; after the officer involved shooting of Michael Brown. These unwanted, paid troublemakers have attempted to destroy the sense of peace and stability that was previously a hallmark of a wonderful place to live, Ferguson Missouri. The St. Louis Metro areas has endured over three months of almost nightly protesting and upheaval.

With the expected announcement of the findings of the grand jury, empaneled to review the evidence surrounding the Mike Brown shooting, many in St. Louis are bracing for the worst. Gun sales have quadrupled and prepping sales have soared; it's as if we're bracing for a category five catastrophe. Local officials up to and including the governor have come out denouncing the threats of violence and mayhem. If violent action is indeed taken in response to the anticipated No Bill finding what will that solve? Certainly those who feel entitled to lash out and destroy property will be sated.

But to what end? Will educational performance in inner city schools increase? How about black unemployment, will that be addressed? Perhaps abortion rate for black women will decrease to be on par with women of other ethnicities? Will the number of black children killed by blacks decrease? Will the mistrust and hostile relations between police forces and citizens in predominately black neighborhoods improve? Not in the least. None of these truly difficult issues will ever be solved by violent protest against the police.

In order to realize actual change, as opposed to feel good sloganeering, proposed action must begin with those within the black community who continue to reward and celebrate failure, by delegitimizing children who seek to succeed in school. That has to stop. Why are intelligent black children getting beat up after school for getting A’s in class? In what universe is that even partially acceptable? Certainly we can stop that from being the norm in inner city schools across America.

The glorification of thug culture through hip-hop music and the wholesale acceptance of rampant degradation of black women has to stop.

Equating a desire to succeed and speak proper English with a desire to be white or that person not being authentically black has to be denounced for what it is: idiocy. I agree that it's time for change: the change needed must begin at the heart of the problem. No amount of additional police training will right the current state of the black family unit in America. In order to do that, afflicted mindsets and behavior patterns must undergo a massive overhaul.

November’s midterm election results showed an American populous back on its heels in frustration with governance by Democrats, their failed policies and ideological silliness. Now is a perfect time to return to the traditional mores and values that have in past decades served blacks so very well. Prioritizing graduating from high school, marrying before having children, and hard work would dramatically improve the lives of millions of people in America. We’ve tried free love, easy birth control and abortion on demand and the results are mercilessly devastating.

Not so fast. Police departments don't get a pass from me on where they stand in their interactions with the public. News reports and YouTube videos provide abundant proof that there is improvement needed in relations between law enforcement and America’s citizenry. This should be a priority; Americans pay the salaries of our public servants through our taxes. As the daughter of a career law enforcement officer, I can assure you that as tough as the job is, these individuals love what they do. It's a calling. Addressing this issue shouldn’t be left to wait until there’s a tragedy that propels segments of society to demand examination of current policies and training methods.

It’s past time for every American, but black America especially to get in the drivers seat and take control of the life that each of us is given. Don’t blame rogue police for stopping you if you’re jaywalking in the street. Don’t shoplift, steal, and rough up storeowners. Engage police officers with respect, if there’s a problem, report it. Start with yourself, it’s the best place to begin, and yields the greatest return.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial
KEYWORDS: blackcommutity; ferguson; police
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1 posted on 11/15/2014 7:05:31 AM PST by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin

One thing for sure it will give the law a chance to really clean up pigs. Use live ammo.


2 posted on 11/15/2014 7:09:42 AM PST by Logical me
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To: Logical me
pigs = rioters
3 posted on 11/15/2014 7:10:42 AM PST by Logical me
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To: Kaslin

Monday 16 degrees for a low temp.

Announce the verdict and use firehoses.


4 posted on 11/15/2014 7:12:09 AM PST by icwhatudo (Low taxes and less spending in Sodom and Gomorrah is not my idea of a conservative victory)
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To: icwhatudo

They’ll disperse after the first volley.


5 posted on 11/15/2014 7:14:57 AM PST by Ancient Man
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To: Kaslin

Peace is not in the best interests of
“community activists”...a fact that should
have been recognized before one was elected
President.


6 posted on 11/15/2014 7:15:40 AM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Kaslin

A black father trying to explain how blacks act like fools.

You Betta Back It Up! - C’mon Black People! - Ghetto Mom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lko0dnShwoA


7 posted on 11/15/2014 7:16:45 AM PST by KeyLargo
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To: icwhatudo

>>Monday 16 degrees for a low temp.
Announce the verdict and use firehoses.<<

So simple, yet so brilliant.


8 posted on 11/15/2014 7:21:26 AM PST by servantboy777
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To: Kaslin

The police have to stop acting like Nazis and that will help. That is not to excuse theft, robbery, drugs, murder etc, just don’t sink to the criminals’ level.


9 posted on 11/15/2014 7:25:15 AM PST by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: Logical me

The rioters deserve the cops.

The cops deserve the rioters.


10 posted on 11/15/2014 7:28:51 AM PST by gaijin
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To: Kaslin
Money quote:

The glorification of thug culture through hip-hop music and the wholesale acceptance of rampant degradation of black women has to stop.

11 posted on 11/15/2014 7:31:00 AM PST by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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To: exit82

The “worst” would be to deny justice given the facts. That the ferals and commies might “riot” is no big deal. If the authorities kill a few, the rest will scatter.


12 posted on 11/15/2014 7:33:15 AM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Kaslin

“Not one serious discussion led by local or national community members on why black kids aren’t taught how to respectfully deal with police.”

The reason being that this is only taught in families with a mother and a father. Single parents do not convey this idea to their children as much.

“Local and national community members” do not teach children, nor are they role models for children. That is the job of parents, a husband and wife who raise their children. Without them, children are typically (60%) raised in “survival mode”, all their goals are short term, and their chances of failure are great.

Every parent that raises a child without a spouse is condemning that child to ignorance, poverty, and likely crime. For the sake of their own pleasure, usually, they are willing to ruin their children’s future.


13 posted on 11/15/2014 7:36:55 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative." -Obama, 09-24-11)
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To: hal ogen
The "worst" would be to deny justice given the facts

That's already been done. The worst would be to let these pre-planned protests, instigated by outside agitators, to occur.

14 posted on 11/15/2014 7:38:42 AM PST by grania
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To: Kaslin

The smart thing to do would be to wait until the weather is the most miserable, cold, wet etc, and then announce.


15 posted on 11/15/2014 7:43:10 AM PST by Mechanicos (Nothing's so small it can't be blown out of proportion.)
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To: Kaslin

The glorification of thug culture through hip-hop music and the wholesale acceptance of rampant degradation of black women has to stop.

sadly the “glorification of thug culture through hip-hop music and the wholesale acceptance of rampant degradation of” ALL “women “....makes up the bulk of the best selling “music” product in The U.S.A at the moment.

its not hard to determine how this came about...it IS going to be a log hard road back to sanity however..


16 posted on 11/15/2014 7:49:11 AM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill)
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To: hal ogen

Worst case would be indicting the police officer, because, that would mean mob rule.


17 posted on 11/15/2014 7:56:37 AM PST by depressed in 06 (America conceived in liberty, dies in slavery.)
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To: icwhatudo

Hopefully no snow so the shooters have a clear field of fire.


18 posted on 11/15/2014 7:57:40 AM PST by Mouton (The insurrection laws perpetuate what we have for a government now.)
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To: yldstrk
The police have to stop acting like Nazis and that will help.

The subject is Officer Wilson's life, are you accusing him of acting like a nazi?

If you are say it, if not STFU, you ___hole.

19 posted on 11/15/2014 8:00:07 AM PST by USS Alaska (Exterminate the terrorist savages, everywhere.)
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To: Mechanicos
The smart thing to do would be to wait until the weather is the most miserable, cold, wet etc, and then announce.

I am in Colorado, and don't know the weather conditions in Ferguson. Last Wednesday would have been the perfect day if this were here, with the high temperature being 5 degrees.

As it is, I am suspecting more than a bit of collusion between the DA, police, and the rioters.

20 posted on 11/15/2014 8:01:56 AM PST by Balding_Eagle (The Gruber Revelations are proof that God is still smiling on America.)
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