Well, having had the "pleasure" of growing-up in the 9th ward in New Orleans, I'd have to agree that there were (are) problems that white America may never understand. Very near to the "Circle Food Store (Claiborne Avenue--outside the 9th ward)", there would be several pictorial stores that would show black men being burned alive, hung and mutilated. It was the 70s, and it was a time of rebellion.
The very "micro" of this reflects the "macro" that affects black America. That is, "America" in general, is the cause of these atrocities and only the "Democratic" party will protect you. Of course, the opposite is true but the effect of Democratic actions over time is not very well understood. Thus, this piece is helpful in shedding light on the root cause of the problem and the "players" involved.
Well, finally. At Reply 33, a response that is not a knee jerk.
It would seem, for you to be interested in participating in Free Republic, that there were positive influences in your life that allowed you to grow and learn and not be dragged down by negative influences. Perhaps you could share with us what the good influences in your life were ... and then perhaps we could better understand your experience. It seems that you followed the example of earlier white folks from the 9th Ward ... and worked your way out of it. That has always been the American dream ... to rise above our origins. Unfortunately, too few seem able to do it now.
Congressman Billybob