I generally try to stay neutral in areas of news that speaks of so much controversy, such as the Sandra Bland death. I wait for Information to trickle in daily, once the first videos and widespread shock and informative headlines appear and then fade.
I read this article , this morning, “Inside the Struggle for Justice at the Texas Jailhouse Where Sandra Bland Died”, and see the blatant racial hatred that emanates from this Texas community. This issue needs to be addressed now.
The Sheriff, R. Glenn Smith, in this article, “Sheriff taunts clergy keeping vigil at jail where Sandra Bland died: ‘Go back to the church of Satan’”, pretty much gives it from the horse's mouth. Taunting and pursuing and threats seem to be the name of this Sheriff’s game.
In these notes, the one shade tree is cut down, where the vigil for Sandra Bland’s death continues. Cutting down a beautiful tree to frustrate, and again, taunt these people. The racism continues in quotes by former Judge DeWayne Charleston--”You’ve got racism from the cradle to the grave.”
Another incidence where Sheriff Glenn shows his colors, to make note, “Hempstead police chief disciplined in racially charged arrest.” When you have people like Sheriff Glenn in office, returning like a bad penny, when will racism end?
Do you think it is time for Texas’ new governor, Gregory Wayne Abbott, to start his job, that is if he can tear himself away from sueing people? He’s quoted: "I go into the office in the morning, I sue Barack Obama, and then I go home." Abbott has filed suit against various U.S. agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services (including challenges to Obamacare), and the Department of Education, among many others.
We all are responsible for what happens in the world of injustice. All lives matter, no matter the color of the skin or the religion.
Resolutions, in the case of racism, is slow. I see hate continuing all over the world, and I wonder, will it ever end? Thousands of years later, and now in this 21st century, I think it should end. But, and there is always a “but”, because as long as you have points of views that are self-centered, concerns for these injustices to be righted, to man and womankind, it will never end.
Resolutions, in the case of racism, is slow. I see hate continuing all over the world, and I wonder, will it ever end? Thousands of years later, and now in this 21st century, I think it should end. But, and there is always a “but”, because as long as you have points of views that are self-centered, concerns for these injustices to be righted, to man and womankind, it will never end.
Take your eyes and your views off of yourself and seriously look at your neighbor. Talk to your neighbor, but most of all listen to your neighbor.
The word “Neighbor” refers not only to the person who lives next door, but especially to someone different than yourself, someone who not only looks different, but speaks in a language that is different; who worships a God they call by a different name; a person whose insights into life may vary from yours.
The word “Neighbor” refers not only to the person who lives next door, but especially to someone different than yourself, someone who not only looks different, but speaks in a language that is different; who worships a God they call by a different name; a person whose insights into life may vary from yours.
There will always be differences, that’s a given, but try to understand those differences, by talking about those differences, and agree to disagree if need be; the end result should always be understanding and acceptance.
Hate only culminates out of misunderstandings and failure to accept these differences. You don't have to like these differences, just let your neighbor have the same rights as you think you are entitled - Kindness - to live and let live in peace.
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