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re: "We Are Not Afraid: The Story of Goodman, Schwerner, Chaney and the Civil Rights
Posted on 7/2/14 at 9:00 pm to GRITS79
Posted on 7/2/14 at 9:00 pm to GRITS79
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What the hell does this have to do with Israel and Muslims?
I took it that he was demonstrating that we, blacks and whites, can (and have to a great degree) listened to our 'better angels' and NOT simply followed a "kill or be killed" approach to our complaints.
I think he only mentioned those groups as a contrast. I would not particularly use that tactic in this thread, But, I found nothing particularly objectionable in what Trackfan was trying to say.
We are better when we allow a little bit of "discomfort" to simply wash off our backs. I ENJOY reading posts that have a bit of "ooooh...that kinda makes me think / be uncomfortable". One must be careful not to go too far and become Rex.
And, I recognize that you two are entitled to your own lines. So, my perspective is not "correct" and yours "wrong". I simply post this as something to consider
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Posted on 7/2/14 at 9:11 pm to BlackHelicopterPilot
Understood.
I just think that this isn't the thread for it. There are plenty of other threads to post that in. It just seems that he spews hatred in every thread.
I am reading this book, and honestly, I am embarrassed. I have stated my upbringing before. And I lived in MS for school in 2007. These trials weren't very long ago and it took 40 years to get it on trial. And, from what I saw, there is still a lot of hatred there. I was never taught that.
If more people had followed MLK's advice, the world would be a better place. Dr. King was an inspiration and we could use a lot more people like him these days.
Sorry, but the more I read this, the more I get pissed off. I can see now....this will start me on a binge reading kick of civil rights books. I would probably be a statistic if I lived during those times. If you can't tell, I'm willing to fight for what I believe in.
I just think that this isn't the thread for it. There are plenty of other threads to post that in. It just seems that he spews hatred in every thread.
I am reading this book, and honestly, I am embarrassed. I have stated my upbringing before. And I lived in MS for school in 2007. These trials weren't very long ago and it took 40 years to get it on trial. And, from what I saw, there is still a lot of hatred there. I was never taught that.
If more people had followed MLK's advice, the world would be a better place. Dr. King was an inspiration and we could use a lot more people like him these days.
Sorry, but the more I read this, the more I get pissed off. I can see now....this will start me on a binge reading kick of civil rights books. I would probably be a statistic if I lived during those times. If you can't tell, I'm willing to fight for what I believe in.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 9:19 pm to BlackHelicopterPilot
quote:
I took it that he was demonstrating that we, blacks and whites, can (and have to a great degree) listened to our 'better angels' and NOT simply followed a "kill or be killed" approach to our complaints.
I think he only mentioned those groups as a contrast. I would not particularly use that tactic in this thread, But, I found nothing particularly objectionable in what Trackfan was trying to say.
We are better when we allow a little bit of "discomfort" to simply wash off our backs. I ENJOY reading posts that have a bit of "ooooh...that kinda makes me think / be uncomfortable". One must be careful not to go too far and become Rex.
And, I recognize that you two are entitled to your own lines. So, my perspective is not "correct" and yours "wrong". I simply post this as something to consider
I know I wasn't being intentionally provocative, and I'm glad you agree. I think Vols and GRITS are just overreacting as a defense mechanism to mask their own bigotry and hatred.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 9:52 pm to BlackHelicopterPilot
quote:Same here. I took no offense at what trackfan said. I'm not sure what grits is upset about.
I took it that he was demonstrating that we, blacks and whites, can (and have to a great degree) listened to our 'better angels' and NOT simply followed a "kill or be killed" approach to our complaints.
I think he only mentioned those groups as a contrast. I would not particularly use that tactic in this thread, But, I found nothing particularly objectionable in what Trackfan was trying to say.
This post was edited on 7/2/14 at 10:00 pm
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