We can start inching toward better race relations in this country as soon as we stop making it about black and white, and start making it about good and bad. Most people in 2016 have friends, classmates, coworkers and neighbors of different races. And we have these relationships because we're like-minded people, good citizens, not criminals.
If law-abiding citizens (good), regardless of color, speak out LOUDLY against all the criminals (bad), we could all move forward together. No level of criminal behavior should ever become acceptable, including stealing a classmate's iPhone or lunch money or stealing a car.
There are terrifying violent crime and murder statistics in Chicago and Philadelphia (and probably many other big cities.) WHY is it that the only time people speak out against these crimes is if one of the criminals is shot by police or if both a black and white person are involved? Should we consider how many of these murders are committed by each race? Would that make a difference?
I also wonder how much the media are involved in instigating some of these racial tensions, with their sensational reporting, always trying to get 'ratings'. So far this year there is a record number of murders in #Chicago yet I don't see anything or anyone in the news speaking out against it. But if all those murders were committed by white people against black people, it would be off the charts in news reporting. How would that be any worse than people of the same race shooting each other?
A giant step forward to a peaceful and loving coexistence will happen when EVERYONE stops accepting any amount of criminal behavior as okay, and is not afraid to say it. We all have to agree if you choose a life of crime there is a chance you will pay for it with your life.
#GoodCitizens
#ChicagoCrime