[abigail2]

But “all aspects” does not stretch to include law-abiding black conservatives such as Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson of BOND, who has been working tirelessly in the community for years. What a shame, and a sham -- the so-called “citizen’s committee” -- that is.

Thanks VOA for that plug for BOND. If there is no riot it's because of people like Jesse and Patrick who will not let things slide.

[potlatch]

Thanks for the ping, abigail2

[Happy2BMe]

I remember the April 29, 1992 L.A. riots distinctly as I was living in Redlands at the time.

These stick out very clearly to me after 12 years in passing:

- Whites were hunted in parts of L.A. for acts of physical vengence in the acquittal of the police officers who beat Rodney King (one got it real bad - a brick to the side of the head - with hundreds of onlookers cheering on the act).

- The riots were isolated mainly to L.A. One black broke into a Target store in San Bernardino and was shot dead coming out of the store carrying a television. Word spread quick.

- The Koreans in L.A. were the only group of property owners largely unscathed by the rioting, looting mobs. REASON: Koreans armed themselves with shotguns, Uzis, and various other armaments and climbed onto the roofs of their businesses and homes. They shot several rioters and looters dead and were acquitted for defending their lives and property. Word spread quick.

Have a happy.

[Smartass]

[fatima]

abigail2,Bump.