Post by themysteriouswife on Apr 28, 2015 19:40:46 GMT -5
This is such a horrific situation. My mom and I briefly discussed the riots today. She was near tears and cannot understand why our family is acting like the riots are the problem. At one point We both agreed we can't comprehend the disparity of the black race. We have never been in their shoes. But we can understand they need to be heard and being peaceful is not getting the job done. If it takes bringing a city down then do it.
My grandfather was a sherif deputy for 40 years. My mom was basing her feelings off the many times he would come home furious over the actions of other officers in the 60's and 70's. He was apart of crowd control during many marches back then. Times have changed, yet they are still the same.
And this is truly heart breaking. You could see the fear and anger I her actions.
Yes. All I kept thinking about today was how scared I would be if I were the mother of a 16+ non Caucasian boy. I kept looking at my blue eyed, light brown haired, fair skinned boys and thinking about how privileged and lucky they are that they will never have to worry about being killed by police officer for running, or holding a toy gun, any other reason. Kids do stupid shit like run from a cop because "damn the man" or whatever all the damn time. I remember being drunk with my friends in California and walking back to the hotel. A cop drove past, and being drunk, we started laughing and ran. It makes me sick to think that THAT could justify severing any one of our spines?!? Are you fucking kidding me? THAT is the world we live in?
Like others have said, I am a middle class white woman in Utah. I really thought I was liberal and versed to the racial issues of this country, but thinking back to Trayvon, I'm not so sure that I was. I was sad about the situation, but I wasn't enraged. Thank you to everyone, especially underwater rhymes, for helping me see how unjust this whole situation is. I have nothing but empathy for the rioters and can absolutely see how and why it has gotten to this. Every single life matters and I am heart sick over this and can not begin to wrap my head around anyone thinking that the killing of black men is even remotely justifiable.
On second thought amberlyrose, if you haven't already done it, I would rather you didn't (at least not verbatim). I post pictures of my kid here and stuff, and DH does not like to be open on social media about anything.
On second thought amberlyrose, if you haven't already done it, I would rather you didn't (at least not verbatim). I post pictures of my kid here and stuff, and DH does not like to be open on social media about anything.
I did, but I can remove it. I didn't copy everything and I did change up some stuff, but I can still delete it. No biggie.
There is a protest in solidarity with Baltimore in my neighborhood tonight at 5:30p. Is anyone else's city participating?
The police presence is out of control (I counted 20 horses alone) and there are helicopters hovering all around.
Chicago had a protest in solidarity last night, and word is there will be another one tonight. Sounds like the organizers are tying to keep it quiet to keep the PD from shutting it down.
The NFL draft starts here tomorrow, so I'd be shocked if there isn't some kind of demonstration...
There is a protest in solidarity with Baltimore in my neighborhood tonight at 5:30p. Is anyone else's city participating?
The police presence is out of control (I counted 20 horses alone) and there are helicopters hovering all around.
Chicago had a protest in solidarity last night, and word is there will be another one tonight. Sounds like the organizers are tying to keep it quiet to keep the PD from shutting it down.
The NFL draft starts here tomorrow, so I'd be shocked if there isn't some kind of demonstration...
I want to go, but I don't think it's smart to take the kids.
Chicago had a protest in solidarity last night, and word is there will be another one tonight. Sounds like the organizers are tying to keep it quiet to keep the PD from shutting it down.
The NFL draft starts here tomorrow, so I'd be shocked if there isn't some kind of demonstration...
I want to go, but I don't think it's smart to take the kids.
If you're downtown let me know. I'm across the street from the park, happy to walk w you (as much as I can at 38+ weeks) or help w the kids.