Cops are not the problem. Disturbed sick people who take the position of power because it gives them license to do heinous things that appeal to their mentality are the problem.
Priests are not the problem. Disturbed sick people who take the position of power because it gives them license to do heinous things that appeal to their mentality are the problem.
Trump is not the problem. People who applaud a man who is proven by his own deeds and words to be divisive, lies regularly, spreads false accusations and conspiracy theories, has cheated his entire life, a mocker of handicapped reporter, a self proclaimed pussy grabber who believes there are good people on both sides of a white supremacy event… because some of what he does appeals to their mentality are part of the problem.
For those who will say “Oh look, she’s politicizing a racist event” … you’re damned right I am, because it’s all interconnected. We are not totally powerless when it comes to horrible events such as the death of Mr. Floyd at the hands of a racist officer. There are steps we can take to fight the negative tide. And if each one of us did those simple things, we are each and then as a whole the collective answer to that horrible scream of violence and injustice everywhere.
Stop supporting or defending the undefendable. It comes in many forms.
My “thoughts and prayers” go out to the Floyd family, to all families who have suffered loss at the hands of racism, which is still rampant ! , to all the decent law enforcement folks, first responders and healthcare workers who are doing the good work every day, literally putting their lives on the line for all of us, every single day… but my “thoughts and prayers” aren’t anywhere near enough. It’s going to take more than a village to clean this world up…. it’s going to take every single one of us to realize we each at least have the power with our own actions, and at the very least to vote hatred out.
I hope that’s your choice come November. I don’t know of any peace that can be bestowed on Mr. Floyd’s family, there’s no taking back what’s been done… but I hope justice is served.
Amen. Just a plain and heartfelt amen in response to this powerful post. Mom
Unfortunately, police and armed forces often attract right-wing, militaristic authoritarians who relish weaponry and tough-guy personas. But when that type of destructive attitudes are allowed to become the profession’s culture, disasters like this occur. The culture must be eradicated from the services from the top down with an absolute zero tolerance policy and from the bottom up by more careful screening.
Again, amen.
spot on
Agree 100 %
I’ve spent the years since “he” was elected completely disgusted and depressed. I’ll be 81 in almost six months and am fighting yet another round of genetically complicated breast cancer. I’m very sad that I won’t be around when “he’s” out to help because there is going to be an enormous lot of work to do to clean up his destruction. Your voice here is powerful. Thank you.
Regina, I sincerely hope you WILL be around when he’s out. Keep fighting the fight, because you deserve to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel and enjoy it for a while. Thank you for your kind words –
I can only add another Amen. I am saddened by all of it.
Agree 100%.
An interesting perspective and one we all need to think seriously about. Thank you for being brave enough to address this sensitive issue today. Of course, I’m convinced you have some of the most intelligent, thoughtful readers in Blog world. We just love you (and your Mom).
Well that’s the nicest compliment a blogger can receive, thank you so much.
Spot on — and well stated!
I do not have the words or intelligence to comment how I feel but I will say I do not agree with you 100 percent and thats ok.
Lisa
What I will say to your comment here, Lisa, is… don’t ever sell your own intelligence short. It’s perfectly OK not to agree with me, and naturally I’m curious as to what you would dispute, all points of view are valid because they are our own opinions.
Nicely put.
xxoo you so hard.
Another thought that keeps rumbling around in my head is that George Floyd’s death just might be the catalyst for change in November as well. The rats are starting to jump from the sinking orange (ha!) ship and I applaud every one that swims away. Even the first daughter is taking well-deserved heat for her lack of self-awareness, finally. Could the tide be turning?
In addition, I am no longer ever going to bite my tongue when I see something or hear something that is even remotely racist. I want to write something right now that is bit more elegant and understandable, but I haven’t had a very good nights sleep in such a long time.
But I’m not being quiet. Nope.
I love your blog Karen! It needs to be daily reading. Again, xxoo.
You know I adore you, right Deb? and I found something that is helping me sleep a little better – google it. I take two every night… and I swear it’s helping. It’s called Sleep – by Olly. Two purple gummies – all natural.
Is sure hope that orange ship is sinking – and I am SO glad the princess is getting what she deserves.