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Black Lives Matter Conclusion25 total reviews
Comment from Zue65
I don't a have six stars but you really deserved it. American Congress needs people like you, who knows exactly how to make an intelligent analysis of the problem without being dictated by what is popular and what the media hides and what they don't talk about. You are just like Dr. Ben Carson who have risen up from poverty by studying hard and have not succumb to the idea of victimhood. I am not an American, I am from the Philippines, but I have learned to love America. By the way, my daughter is serving as a registered nurse in Texas for almost 8 years and is an American citizen now. Well it is not because of this fact that I love America, but it's because I am a freedom lover and America is the bastion of freedom that many countries around the globe have to thank for. I am sad that America is fast degenerating into an sick superpower and more sad that Obama had the nerve to say That America is no longer a Christian nation. I believe that is the main reason why America is deep down in mess, they have forgotten God and you failed to mention this moral issue in your analysis of what is wrong among black communities. I enjoyed reading your article tremendously. sorry for this very long comment.
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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I don't a have six stars but you really deserved it. American Congress needs people like you, who knows exactly how to make an intelligent analysis of the problem without being dictated by what is popular and what the media hides and what they don't talk about. You are just like Dr. Ben Carson who have risen up from poverty by studying hard and have not succumb to the idea of victimhood. I am not an American, I am from the Philippines, but I have learned to love America. By the way, my daughter is serving as a registered nurse in Texas for almost 8 years and is an American citizen now. Well it is not because of this fact that I love America, but it's because I am a freedom lover and America is the bastion of freedom that many countries around the globe have to thank for. I am sad that America is fast degenerating into an sick superpower and more sad that Obama had the nerve to say That America is no longer a Christian nation. I believe that is the main reason why America is deep down in mess, they have forgotten God and you failed to mention this moral issue in your analysis of what is wrong among black communities. I enjoyed reading your article tremendously. sorry for this very long comment.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
Comment from amahra
[One correction] Now, don't get [me] wrong.
Very nicely written, good research. May I add that not just the parents don't want the kids to do better, but black teaches fit that mold as well. I replaced an ill teacher for about two years at this particular inner city high school. She came back and took over her class and I became her assistant. (Special Ed classes required two teachers) she failed half the glass and the principal made her change all the grades to passing. I think it had to do with the amount of government money schools received for their special education programs. If the program isn't successful, the money either stops or is cut.
Another incident I notice while teaching there: the school received thousands of dollars for new science rooms. The ones we had was just a room and teachers were teaching out of a book. There were no microscopes, bunsen burners, petri dishes, or any lab equipment. I couldn't wait for the rooms to be ready because I was an assistant teacher in the science department. When the class opened, to my disappointment: the teacher still taught science out of a text book with writings on the board. There was no money spent for microscopes, bunsen burners were never lite, there were no petri dishes for experiments. Everything was exactly the was it was in the old class room. They were never given a science project to do. I felt so hurt for those kids.
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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[One correction] Now, don't get [me] wrong.
Very nicely written, good research. May I add that not just the parents don't want the kids to do better, but black teaches fit that mold as well. I replaced an ill teacher for about two years at this particular inner city high school. She came back and took over her class and I became her assistant. (Special Ed classes required two teachers) she failed half the glass and the principal made her change all the grades to passing. I think it had to do with the amount of government money schools received for their special education programs. If the program isn't successful, the money either stops or is cut.
Another incident I notice while teaching there: the school received thousands of dollars for new science rooms. The ones we had was just a room and teachers were teaching out of a book. There were no microscopes, bunsen burners, petri dishes, or any lab equipment. I couldn't wait for the rooms to be ready because I was an assistant teacher in the science department. When the class opened, to my disappointment: the teacher still taught science out of a text book with writings on the board. There was no money spent for microscopes, bunsen burners were never lite, there were no petri dishes for experiments. Everything was exactly the was it was in the old class room. They were never given a science project to do. I felt so hurt for those kids.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
Comment from Nosha17
You write great articles, you are a realist and this is necessary. By denying the facts people are doing a disservice to Black people, your intentions are honourable, you want Black communities to be helped. Well expressed opinions, I agree with everything you said. Now is the job of convincing the powers that be. Parents should be punished and not be allowed to get away with shirking their duty to their children. Enjoyable read. Faye
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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You write great articles, you are a realist and this is necessary. By denying the facts people are doing a disservice to Black people, your intentions are honourable, you want Black communities to be helped. Well expressed opinions, I agree with everything you said. Now is the job of convincing the powers that be. Parents should be punished and not be allowed to get away with shirking their duty to their children. Enjoyable read. Faye
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
Comment from judiverse
This is six-star work and deserves wide reading. Some well-meaning people think that more money in the schools and welfare programs is the answer, As you show, it isn't. Love your comment about education is defined by desire. If a kids wants an education, there are any number of programs available to offer tutoring if the schools aren't doing the job. I hadn't thought about one of the excellent points you make--that the promise of a government check actually encourages poor performance in school. I also like your point that it isn't drugs in themselves that are the problem, but the causes behind their use. It would be helpful if the black leaders would give some straight talk about the roots causes of the poverty and crime in these neighborhoods. In your sentence "Kids, who are violent in school, you really don't need those commas. I like the thought, though. judi
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This is six-star work and deserves wide reading. Some well-meaning people think that more money in the schools and welfare programs is the answer, As you show, it isn't. Love your comment about education is defined by desire. If a kids wants an education, there are any number of programs available to offer tutoring if the schools aren't doing the job. I hadn't thought about one of the excellent points you make--that the promise of a government check actually encourages poor performance in school. I also like your point that it isn't drugs in themselves that are the problem, but the causes behind their use. It would be helpful if the black leaders would give some straight talk about the roots causes of the poverty and crime in these neighborhoods. In your sentence "Kids, who are violent in school, you really don't need those commas. I like the thought, though. judi
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
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You're very welcome. An impressive article. judi
Comment from Muffins
Every point made is backed up with facts and keen observations. This essay forces readers to take a step back and honestly answer the hard questions you asked.This is a conversation starter piece that will awake ideas and solutions.
I do agree that EVERYTHING begins in the home. As you said drugs were around during the early 20th century, but the black community was not being destroyed by it because of their solid family structure.
I want to comment on this, "I have no issue with the police. They do not need sensitivity training or racial classes. The high interactions between the police and the black community exist because of the high crime rate." I've known black man, who do not have a criminal record or ten baby mommies ,and are excellent students who are insanely stopped by the police(sometimes several times a day) because they fit the "description." This has to stop. It's harassment and because someone is wearing a blue uniform does not give the right to treat someone who is an upstanding American citizen like a criminal because he's walking the street black. And with regards to the media, I don't know who you watch or what paper you read, but when I watch the news or read the paper the first thing mention about someone who was arrested is their rap sheet.
I agree 100% with your argument about the state of the education of black children. I also learned something new today. I never heard of "commonly known in the hood as a crazy check." I don't live in the hood nor does anyone in my family and we value education, maybe that's why this is shocking to hear. These welfare families have a generational pattern of dropping out of school and going on public assistance. But this, wanting your child label with a illness just to get a check. All I can do is shake my head.
These chapters have been enlighting and forces me to see things differently and have conversations about what the working person, the working Joe can do to help, or change things.
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Every point made is backed up with facts and keen observations. This essay forces readers to take a step back and honestly answer the hard questions you asked.This is a conversation starter piece that will awake ideas and solutions.
I do agree that EVERYTHING begins in the home. As you said drugs were around during the early 20th century, but the black community was not being destroyed by it because of their solid family structure.
I want to comment on this, "I have no issue with the police. They do not need sensitivity training or racial classes. The high interactions between the police and the black community exist because of the high crime rate." I've known black man, who do not have a criminal record or ten baby mommies ,and are excellent students who are insanely stopped by the police(sometimes several times a day) because they fit the "description." This has to stop. It's harassment and because someone is wearing a blue uniform does not give the right to treat someone who is an upstanding American citizen like a criminal because he's walking the street black. And with regards to the media, I don't know who you watch or what paper you read, but when I watch the news or read the paper the first thing mention about someone who was arrested is their rap sheet.
I agree 100% with your argument about the state of the education of black children. I also learned something new today. I never heard of "commonly known in the hood as a crazy check." I don't live in the hood nor does anyone in my family and we value education, maybe that's why this is shocking to hear. These welfare families have a generational pattern of dropping out of school and going on public assistance. But this, wanting your child label with a illness just to get a check. All I can do is shake my head.
These chapters have been enlighting and forces me to see things differently and have conversations about what the working person, the working Joe can do to help, or change things.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
Comment from Halfree
I do not agree with all you said but I agree with most. Does that make sense? The fourth paragraph under "Education" is right on the money.
Think this article is well thought out and well written. I grew up in a small southern town and knew white families that worked the system just as you discussed in this article.
Well written and timely.
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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I do not agree with all you said but I agree with most. Does that make sense? The fourth paragraph under "Education" is right on the money.
Think this article is well thought out and well written. I grew up in a small southern town and knew white families that worked the system just as you discussed in this article.
Well written and timely.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
Comment from adewpearl
cook county judges - Cook County
idea who their kids teachers are - kids' - plural possessive
Your essay is well organized and clear in its explanations
Your arguments are stated with conviction
As always, you stick to your guns :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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cook county judges - Cook County
idea who their kids teachers are - kids' - plural possessive
Your essay is well organized and clear in its explanations
Your arguments are stated with conviction
As always, you stick to your guns :-) Brooke
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
Comment from comanalbert
Ok, it's about time to pin in my opinion, after reading all three posts. It might not account for much, since I come from a communist country and all these wonders are puzzling me, but still. The root of the problem is the social system, the benefits part, too easy to get, too tempting. Here in UK it is considered a trade, having children to live off benefits. Trouble is they grow up and learn one thing-why struggle to learn and work when I can do like my folks, have children and live merrily...
Back in Romania, you had three choices: work or study, and the government would provide a house and social security, or forced labour in mining and such. For teenagers or adults all the same; there were no pubs and only a few restaurants, those visited on an odd Sunday, if at all. But what one learned in high-school back then equals a college degree in any Western country.
So, cut the easy money and, facing hunger, there's no money for drugs and the employment and school attendance rate will soar. Right?
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Ok, it's about time to pin in my opinion, after reading all three posts. It might not account for much, since I come from a communist country and all these wonders are puzzling me, but still. The root of the problem is the social system, the benefits part, too easy to get, too tempting. Here in UK it is considered a trade, having children to live off benefits. Trouble is they grow up and learn one thing-why struggle to learn and work when I can do like my folks, have children and live merrily...
Back in Romania, you had three choices: work or study, and the government would provide a house and social security, or forced labour in mining and such. For teenagers or adults all the same; there were no pubs and only a few restaurants, those visited on an odd Sunday, if at all. But what one learned in high-school back then equals a college degree in any Western country.
So, cut the easy money and, facing hunger, there's no money for drugs and the employment and school attendance rate will soar. Right?
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
Comment from gypsycaravan
Your solutions are commendable, workable and spoken from someone who deals with these issues daily. Not someone sitting behind a microphone and camera feeding you just the facts that will incite emotions. That's one of the bigger problems, also. The media no longer reports the facts, the who, what, when, where and why. It's all about opinions and sensationalism. Your 3 part series is exceptional, lancellot. There are no easy answers and too few people willing to tackle the problems where they begin. They only want the cover up the top of the pile fixes. Run for president. I'll campaign for you. Ha.
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Your solutions are commendable, workable and spoken from someone who deals with these issues daily. Not someone sitting behind a microphone and camera feeding you just the facts that will incite emotions. That's one of the bigger problems, also. The media no longer reports the facts, the who, what, when, where and why. It's all about opinions and sensationalism. Your 3 part series is exceptional, lancellot. There are no easy answers and too few people willing to tackle the problems where they begin. They only want the cover up the top of the pile fixes. Run for president. I'll campaign for you. Ha.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
Comment from LIJ Red
I think more people need to hear your input. Just coincidentially I was looking at a feature on MSN about growing prison populations. The sad bottom line is that one American in 35 has issues with obeying the law.
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I think more people need to hear your input. Just coincidentially I was looking at a feature on MSN about growing prison populations. The sad bottom line is that one American in 35 has issues with obeying the law.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2014
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Thank you very much
