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Originally Posted by 1399
I think that the widespread distrust of the American government is widespread, beyond the confines of American blacks. The reasons for that distrust will vary, depending on who you talk to.
As far as distrust of whites by blacks, I know many blacks, some older, some younger than me, who feel this way. Even some who are in the military feel this way, and I can't justify or not justify every person's reason(s) for that distrust.
I have said on more than one occasion when I found myself involved in conversations when these sentiments were expressed, "Most white people aren't racist and aren't trying to keep you down. They don't know you and they have too much on their plate to be worried about making sure your life is miserable."
I get a sincere chuckle out of the younger folks sometimes-- never out of the older folks though. There really is still a lot of pain and bitterness.
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I agree. I hate it when I'm in the grocery store and a black person looks at you with such hatred. I want to say, "Good grief. What did I do to you?"
I think the media keeps all of this stirred up and I have read and believe that Jesse Jackson and Sharpton are the worst human beings that keep the issue stirred up. They are not helping anything at all.
Have you read Star Parker's book, "Uncle Sam's Plantation"? Excellent read. She talks about how hard it is to get off the welfare system, as she was in it. She took a job that payed her less than what she could get on welfare, but she was determined to make it.
We need people to feel of value to themselves and Welfare isn't doing that.
I saw, with my own eyes, a black guy in Houston being interviewed after Katrina. He said, "If they don't continue to help us, they will see what crime really is."
What in the world kind of statement is that? Crazy!!!
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