Absolute Madness!
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Comment from acerisestory
You are right, Lancellot! When I saw the news about this particular shooting, my feelings mirrored yours. It seems that there are so many trying to find a reason to riot. While I can feel for young black men who are often targeted simply because of the color of their skin (I wrote about that in my recent poem, "Show Your Hands"), this particular incident has absolutely nothing to do with that. Antonio was pointing a gun at the officer, for God's sake!
I agree with you -- open discussions need to be had -- and soon!
Your story is thoughtful, impactful and well written. Thank you for sharing! Alana
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You are right, Lancellot! When I saw the news about this particular shooting, my feelings mirrored yours. It seems that there are so many trying to find a reason to riot. While I can feel for young black men who are often targeted simply because of the color of their skin (I wrote about that in my recent poem, "Show Your Hands"), this particular incident has absolutely nothing to do with that. Antonio was pointing a gun at the officer, for God's sake!
I agree with you -- open discussions need to be had -- and soon!
Your story is thoughtful, impactful and well written. Thank you for sharing! Alana
Comment Written 25-Dec-2014
Comment from Nosha17
That same hated word reared its head again, political correctness. Total madness to try to justify the criminal acts and blame the police. Very well written commentary. Until someone stands up and speaks with the voice of reason, it will escalate and can lead to civil war. Great write, you're doing a great job by highlighting this. Faye
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That same hated word reared its head again, political correctness. Total madness to try to justify the criminal acts and blame the police. Very well written commentary. Until someone stands up and speaks with the voice of reason, it will escalate and can lead to civil war. Great write, you're doing a great job by highlighting this. Faye
Comment Written 25-Dec-2014
Comment from gypsycaravan
Oh, lancellot. Will the insane madness ever end? You write so passionately and with a superb sanity that looks at the real problems and not those developed and clouded with the passions of the moment. ISIS is not the only terror group in our world. Our leaders who refuse to look at the causes and root of our country's problems is also a terrorist organization. Thank you for your insightful reporting.
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Oh, lancellot. Will the insane madness ever end? You write so passionately and with a superb sanity that looks at the real problems and not those developed and clouded with the passions of the moment. ISIS is not the only terror group in our world. Our leaders who refuse to look at the causes and root of our country's problems is also a terrorist organization. Thank you for your insightful reporting.
Comment Written 25-Dec-2014
Comment from country ranch writer
THIS IS NO WAY FOR THE COMMUNITIES TO ACT WANTING TO MAKE NICE WITH EVERYONE WANTING TO BE LOVED BY ALL THE FOLKS IN TOWN. WANTING THE SAME RIGHTS AS EVERYONE ELSE OF ALL RACES AND COLOR. AND THEN YOU MOW DOWN A COP FOR KILLING A BLACK FUGITIVE FOR PULLING A GUN AND TRYING TO KILL HIM IN THE LINE OF DUTY. OTHERS JUST USED IT AS AN EXCUSE TO BREAK THE LAW DESTROYING EVERYTHING THEY COULD GET THEIR HANDS ON. NO EXCUSE FOR ALL OF THIS.PEOPLE WANT FREEDOM BUT THEY WONT EARN IT.IT IS WHAT IT IS
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THIS IS NO WAY FOR THE COMMUNITIES TO ACT WANTING TO MAKE NICE WITH EVERYONE WANTING TO BE LOVED BY ALL THE FOLKS IN TOWN. WANTING THE SAME RIGHTS AS EVERYONE ELSE OF ALL RACES AND COLOR. AND THEN YOU MOW DOWN A COP FOR KILLING A BLACK FUGITIVE FOR PULLING A GUN AND TRYING TO KILL HIM IN THE LINE OF DUTY. OTHERS JUST USED IT AS AN EXCUSE TO BREAK THE LAW DESTROYING EVERYTHING THEY COULD GET THEIR HANDS ON. NO EXCUSE FOR ALL OF THIS.PEOPLE WANT FREEDOM BUT THEY WONT EARN IT.IT IS WHAT IT IS
Comment Written 24-Dec-2014
Comment from Muffins
I viewed the accompanying video & understand your point of view on the matter.
The mod mentally of those trouble makers doesn't surprise. His mother didn't help with her lies. You can tell by this action she took, she was not a great role model for her son. She gave the troublemakers an excuse to riot. This is a gusty essay many may not agree with.
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I viewed the accompanying video & understand your point of view on the matter.
The mod mentally of those trouble makers doesn't surprise. His mother didn't help with her lies. You can tell by this action she took, she was not a great role model for her son. She gave the troublemakers an excuse to riot. This is a gusty essay many may not agree with.
Comment Written 24-Dec-2014
Comment from Starlight's Edge
Hi,
I watched your video and enjoyed reading what you explored in your essay. It would surely give a good debate.
It's hard to understand what goes on these people's mind. I think probably this kid had been involved in lot of "not good" stuff all through his life, his mother did not show to be a good role model either by lying. Can't even understand why she lied. Just caused more violence and mess.
About the fact that the boy was black, and the police officer killed him, surely it would trigger protests and more violence. But perhaps if it was a white boy doing the same under the same circumstances, the outcome it would have been the same. just saying, hard to know.
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Hi,
I watched your video and enjoyed reading what you explored in your essay. It would surely give a good debate.
It's hard to understand what goes on these people's mind. I think probably this kid had been involved in lot of "not good" stuff all through his life, his mother did not show to be a good role model either by lying. Can't even understand why she lied. Just caused more violence and mess.
About the fact that the boy was black, and the police officer killed him, surely it would trigger protests and more violence. But perhaps if it was a white boy doing the same under the same circumstances, the outcome it would have been the same. just saying, hard to know.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 24-Dec-2014
Comment from granny goes viral
I am giving you one of my six stars for content, subject matter, guts and writing. My personal observation is regarding easily gotten guns. Which I would bet are gotten through less than legal means. I do not know any answer.
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I am giving you one of my six stars for content, subject matter, guts and writing. My personal observation is regarding easily gotten guns. Which I would bet are gotten through less than legal means. I do not know any answer.
Comment Written 24-Dec-2014