So generally my blog is about relationships between men and women and voicing what some would like to say but don't..
Last night I read a blog that quite frankly angered me. There was a comment toward another blogger about reparations. Seriously?
As with any other time in history when there's a recession or other economic problems, people look to figure out what caused it. Unfortunately, we hear the cry " Those _________ are taking our jobs!" It seems that Hispanics are the "butt" of these comments. While my ancestory is mixed, with Hispanic being part of it, I'm not Hispanic enough to get many open leadership jobs here in Houston. Never mind that I am over qualified and bilingual. Do I get up in arms? No, it's just a part of life that I generally don't have any control of.
Next, to the point of reparations. I, nor anyone that I know, have made a call for such a handout from the government. I am well educated and didn't apply for or accept any governmental aide for my education. My parents and I "sucked it up" and paid for both of my masters and undergrad. I think that those who cry for this assistance are disillusioned and a hand out isn't what any group of people need.
As to the question of service to our country, my family historically has served through education and the military. My father has spent over 2 months in the hospital suffering from heart maladies DIRECTLY related to his service and the government's use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam. I personally have taught on Ft Hood and worked with veteran's organizations to assist those who have served their country and I didn't discriminate by color, religion or creed.
Get a check on yourself people.. visit a VA hosptial. Men and women of all races wheeling themselves around because they were wounded in service to our country. And those are the injuries that are evident. Others suffer, like my father, and then still others who have PTSD.
It angers me when people decide to be snide and lash out at others who are of a same racial group because they are upset with another. Reparations.. really..sophomoric.
As to the 5 minute comments made by the Black Panthers, oh c'mon. That's just what is is.. a 5 minute sound bite. Don't be pawns to the media.
Hello Ladies and Gents...
So generally my blog is about relationships between men and women and voicing what some would like to say but don't..
Last night I read a blog that quite frankly angered me. There was a comment toward another blogger about reparations. Seriously?
As with any other time in history when there's a recession or other economic problems, people look to figure out what caused it. Unfortunately, we hear the cry " Those _________ are taking our jobs!" It seems that Hispanics are the "butt" of these comments. While my ancestory is mixed, with Hispanic being part of it, I'm not Hispanic enough to get many open leadership jobs here in Houston. Never mind that I am over qualified and bilingual. Do I get up in arms? No, it's just a part of life that I generally don't have any control of.
Next, to the point of reparations. I, nor anyone that I know, have made a call for such a handout from the government. I am well educated and didn't apply for or accept any governmental aide for my education. My parents and I "sucked it up" and paid for both of my masters and undergrad. I think that those who cry for this assistance are disillusioned and a hand out isn't what any group of people need.
As to the question of service to our country, my family historically has served through education and the military. My father has spent over 2 months in the hospital suffering from heart maladies DIRECTLY related to his service and the government's use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam. I personally have taught on Ft Hood and worked with veteran's organizations to assist those who have served their country and I didn't discriminate by color, religion or creed.
Get a check on yourself people.. visit a VA hosptial. Men and women of all races wheeling themselves around because they were wounded in service to our country. And those are the injuries that are evident. Others suffer, like my father, and then still others who have PTSD.
It angers me when people decide to be snide and lash out at others who are of a same racial group because they are upset with another. Reparations.. really..sophomoric.
As to the 5 minute comments made by the Black Panthers, oh c'mon. That's just what is is.. a 5 minute sound bite. Don't be pawns to the media.
Great note and thanks for your support. I'm here at the Heathrow airport waiting for a flight that has been delayed 5 hours! Since I have some time I'm finally catching up on the blogs.
While I was a little disappointed at the dig I felt was directed towards me at the other blog, and very off-topic from what was discussed, I at least tried to share my perspective. You can't please everyone, but thank God that we still have freedom of speech. My position stands on what I conveyed and hopefully some common ground was reached..
LA,
Great note and thanks for your support. I'm here at the Heathrow airport waiting for a flight that has been delayed 5 hours! Since I have some time I'm finally catching up on the blogs.
While I was a little disappointed at the dig I felt was directed towards me at the other blog, and very off-topic from what was discussed, I at least tried to share my perspective. You can't please everyone, but thank God that we still have freedom of speech. My position stands on what I conveyed and hopefully some common ground was reached..
My comment about that is on her blog...need to cut and paste. If you're a racist, fine. If you're not, fine. Just "own" whatever you choose. Don't hide under the guise of "freedom of speech" and "spirited political discourse", especially when your targets clearly fall along racial lines. If that's who and what you are, then just be who and what you are. Hell, we won't shoot you...they have laws against that now...
Here's the thing, if she knew how many neo-nazi/skinhead/white supremacist/seperatist groups the FBI is tracking just in her state, she'd be surprised. Then again, it doesn't affect her. The workload facing the Secret Service increased exponentially because of the sheer volume of racially motivated threats against the President. But, it doesn't affect her. One man, two hours away makes hateful statements against her ethnic group and she becomes UNGLUED. Honestly, I find her response BEYOND comical.
My comment about that is on her blog...need to cut and paste. If you're a racist, fine. If you're not, fine. Just "own" whatever you choose. Don't hide under the guise of "freedom of speech" and "spirited political discourse", especially when your targets clearly fall along racial lines. If that's who and what you are, then just be who and what you are. Hell, we won't shoot you...they have laws against that now...
Here's the thing, if she knew how many neo-nazi/skinhead/white supremacist/seperatist groups the FBI is tracking just in her state, she'd be surprised. Then again, it doesn't affect her. The workload facing the Secret Service increased exponentially because of the sheer volume of racially motivated threats against the President. But, it doesn't affect her. One man, two hours away makes hateful statements against her ethnic group and she becomes UNGLUED. Honestly, I find her response BEYOND comical.
What gets me is when someone says oh the Hispanic or Mexican this or that.. Well my whole family is mixed with Hispanic and a little of everything.. i'm the white boy that is left, but what really gets me is ppl are so fast to put them down or anyone else with a different race but what they forget to realize is that we have all races in our military..We have all fighting for this country no need to be hatin.. I for one can give a flyin f..k about what color someone is or what there background is.. I like everyone and i'm very proud that my parents raised me that way.. I like the idea of knowing my whole family is mixed we just never know what will be at the family dinner to eat.. I live in California, but was born and brought up in Virginia and i know Virginia still have there haters, and prob. a lot more states do to, but its 2010, and its time we all act like family..
What gets me is when someone says oh the Hispanic or Mexican this or that.. Well my whole family is mixed with Hispanic and a little of everything.. i'm the white boy that is left, but what really gets me is ppl are so fast to put them down or anyone else with a different race but what they forget to realize is that we have all races in our military..We have all fighting for this country no need to be hatin.. I for one can give a flyin f..k about what color someone is or what there background is.. I like everyone and i'm very proud that my parents raised me that way.. I like the idea of knowing my whole family is mixed we just never know what will be at the family dinner to eat.. I live in California, but was born and brought up in Virginia and i know Virginia still have there haters, and prob. a lot more states do to, but its 2010, and its time we all act like family..
