Posted on 09/06/2005 5:20:49 AM PDT by jmc1969
LET ME START by saying that if I had my life to live over a thousand times, the one thing I would not change would be my race. I am proud to be a black man. There are times however, when I wish that certain people and I did not share that trait.
For the past few days, the whole world ... well, at least those who have access to satellite and cable television, have been seeing pictures of the virtually total devastation of the cities of the U.S. Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. An estimated 90 per cent of homes in New Orleans have been destroyed by flood waters and more than 100 people have been confirmed dead.
We see people standing on the roofs of their submerged homes desperate to be rescued, others being airlifted to safety, and we have heard tear-jerking stories of families losing their loved ones. But in all of this, we have also seen the really dark side of black people.
The day after the hurricane passed, there were reports of looting but network reporters had been saying that people were looting out of desperation, in search of food and water. A lot they knew.
The pictures I have been seeing are of people - black people - stealing shoes, diapers, and television sets. Not food and definitely not water. Not unless the armfuls of clothing, shoes, and appliances I see people wading through the streets with count as food and water.
Now, if all the looters were looting out of desperation, how desperate were the guy and girls I saw toting several boxes of size 13 Nikes? How desperate was the fellow with the stack of diapers? What, is it that he has several babies at home suffering from loose bowels? What am I talking about, what home? Everything is under water and what isn't, has been totally destroyed.
Plasma TV?
And just what are those guys stealing the plasma television sets going to be watching when there is no power in the entire city?
Desperation? Yeah, right. I am beginning to believe that black people, no matter where in the world they are, are cursed with a genetic predisposition to steal, murder, and create mayhem.
The entire firearm department at a Wal-Mart department store, for example, was cleaned out and the looters used the stolen weapons to rob people. How low is that? Everybody is suffering and the black people would seek to rob people who are suffering just like themselves.
No white looters?
And it has nothing to do with poverty. Where are the white people in all this? I am sure there are poor white people living in New Orleans, Biloxi and the other towns affected by what has been going on. Is it that the media are not showing pictures of them looting and robbing? Or is it that they are too busy trying to stay alive, waiting to be rescued, and hiding from the blacks.
And you know what? Even if the poor whites were looting and robbing, wouldn't it be nice if the blacks could have made them the only ones doing it
Just once, I would like for us blacks to take the high road in situations like this, where instead of showing our darkest side, we put our best foot forward. But I guess that would be too much to ask, too much of a case of wishful thinking.
Post hoc ergo propter hoc (after this therefore because of this).
That's a logical fallacy. But if it fits your worldview, keep on believing it.
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If it is racist, it's probably going to get pulled. Don't you dare try to claim you've some kind of entitlement to post here whatever you want.
No one's quieting you, but the racism that appears on FR will be squelched. If you post racist comments here, they will be quieted. Management will see to it. Those have been the Terms of Service here for a very long time. You and I are guests and we play by those rules or leave.
You said it very well. I'm glad your family is OK.
I'll not argue with you about that, but the article is a refreshing point of view. And perhaps we can start a civilized discussion about the topic.
good point
You don't find this article acceptable?
You don't find this article acceptable? Why?
I think that says it all.
I tried my best :o)
I'm not sure I understand - why?
I think before the problem can be discussed two things need to be brought out in the open. It’s not about race it’s about a culture that tends to dominate the black race. The other item is the hypocrisy of only minorities can criticize minorities but anybody can criticize the dominant WASP culture.
He's appalled by what is going on.
He can write well and is probably well educated.
He is black and is watching his kind act like savages.
You don't feel sorry for someone like that? He’s embarrassed for the behavior of his people. Or did I read the article wrong?
Red6
Point #2 is a touchier subject, and will take time to resolve.
But, when authors like this one step up and make these kinds of points, perhaps change will come.
I don't like the attitude and approach of this article.
It makes you feel dirty after you read it.
I much prefer Thomas Sowell's approach on the issue, which is far more instructive:
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/thomassowell/ts20050906.shtml
If you don't mind me commenting, I don't think either way about the article, acceptable or not. I'm actually used to this sort of talk from half my own family because this is how many West Indians talk. Incidentally, many West Indians will talk just the same way about white people which may upset some of the freepers on this thread. It just a West Indian thing I notice among older people.
Actually, what I don't find acceptable is how discussions end up with someone calling a person p.c., liberal or really making nasty comments. These days I find any articles like these distasteful because it makes enjoying FR almost impossible. I'm actually happy that discussion has stayed normal enough for this thread not to be pulled. Would love for it to stay that way.
It's a lot of complaining without any solutions.
Desperation? Yeah, right. I am beginning to believe that black people, no matter where in the world they are, are cursed with a genetic predisposition to steal, murder, and create mayhem.
I cannot and will not accept that kind of talk. It's poison. People commit crimes because they decide to commit crimes.
I don't know who this guy is, but I can't help but wonder why he would be writing propaganda pieces suitable for a Kluxer newsletter or stormfront webpage. That kind of crap is straight out of the Nazi Volkischer Beobachter of the Third Reich. [spit]
And I frankly don't think this garbage belongs on Free Republic. I hate being even tangentially associated with it.
About the shoes--I noticed that. And they were generally pretty well dressed.
He's the first black man that's ever appeared on so many neo-nazi and 'white pride' websites that's for sure. Just google his name and you'll get all the usual suspects and then some.
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