Here is my take on all this mess.
Chauvin should be tried for murder, 2nd degree. I don't know that he killed Mr. Floyd because Mr. Floyd was black. The optics may appear this is true but I would like to know the background on the complaints against Chauvin. Were the complaints from mostly black individuals? Does his past record show disregard for black citizens? If so, then race probably played a role in his actions. If not, then he is just a POS that happens to be a LEO.
I don't like to think every negative interaction between whites and minorities is based solely on race. I believe people can have differences that are not race based. Unfortunately, the media likes to blow things up to create ratings.
Here is what I would like someone to explain. Why is it that people want to judge a person by the color of the work uniform are the same ones that claim you shouldn't judge people by the color of their skin?
Would there be as much, if any, uproar if the cop were black and the victim was black, too? How about if the cop was Latino and the victim was black? Or any other combination without a white person involved? Would there be demonstrations, protests, riots, etc?
Another thought I have. Is it acceptable to the black community for black on black crime to continue? An honest question for honest people. Why does it seem that a black life is not important unless it is taken by a LEO or a white person? Why is there not demonstrations and rallies like there are now? I just looked up online and from Friday til Monday in Chicago, there were 84 shootings, 23 fatally. Why is that not being covered? To me it looks as if that type of behavior is expected and accepted. It reminds me of a song from the late 80's called Self Destruction. Was by a group of rappers who talked about black on black crime and how horrible it is for blacks to be killing blacks. 30+ years later and still happening but it is more acceptable now. Some stuff will never change because the wrong things are acceptable and no one wants to face the truth.
Chauvin should be tried for murder, 2nd degree. I don't know that he killed Mr. Floyd because Mr. Floyd was black. The optics may appear this is true but I would like to know the background on the complaints against Chauvin. Were the complaints from mostly black individuals? Does his past record show disregard for black citizens? If so, then race probably played a role in his actions. If not, then he is just a POS that happens to be a LEO.
I don't like to think every negative interaction between whites and minorities is based solely on race. I believe people can have differences that are not race based. Unfortunately, the media likes to blow things up to create ratings.
Here is what I would like someone to explain. Why is it that people want to judge a person by the color of the work uniform are the same ones that claim you shouldn't judge people by the color of their skin?
Would there be as much, if any, uproar if the cop were black and the victim was black, too? How about if the cop was Latino and the victim was black? Or any other combination without a white person involved? Would there be demonstrations, protests, riots, etc?
Another thought I have. Is it acceptable to the black community for black on black crime to continue? An honest question for honest people. Why does it seem that a black life is not important unless it is taken by a LEO or a white person? Why is there not demonstrations and rallies like there are now? I just looked up online and from Friday til Monday in Chicago, there were 84 shootings, 23 fatally. Why is that not being covered? To me it looks as if that type of behavior is expected and accepted. It reminds me of a song from the late 80's called Self Destruction. Was by a group of rappers who talked about black on black crime and how horrible it is for blacks to be killing blacks. 30+ years later and still happening but it is more acceptable now. Some stuff will never change because the wrong things are acceptable and no one wants to face the truth.
