It is hard to turn on the television, radio or read a newspaper anymore. For the most part, I don't like any of these forms of propaganda. There are however, a few reliable sources.
The subject of my writing today is about distortion in all its forms. The lack of responsibility from one human being to another. Whether it is government, Wall Street, or individuals, it has become intolerable.
Police brutality, media distortions, citizens looting - all of it is disgusting. I am beyond worn from the liberal and conservative views. Somewhere between these, there is truth. Let's look at my hometown of Baltimore.
I did not grow up privileged. At any early age of eleven, I began to work. Doing anything I could to make money. Babysitting, cleaning apartments, washing cars, ironing shirts. It is a long list.
The Baltimore in which I grew was relatively fair. I didn't see much prejudice in my community. People were kind to one another and no one thought much about race or nationality. I was aware at any early age that women were treated as second class citizens. Being 51% of the population, I think it is fair to call that a whole lot of people crossing racial and national boundaries. Salaries were lower, opportunities limited for us. We were the subject of continual sexual comments, cat calls, assaults. You have similiar experiences.
We did stand up for ourselves. Protests, marches, sit downs. We didn't loot, injure or steal. We didn't destroy property. And, we still have a long way to go.
More and more I am distancing myself from the liberal party. They are far too unrealistic and want a carte blanche for the disenfranchised. It doesn't work that way. It is tantamount to lottery winnings. We have to evolve first. Otherwise, we do what the rest of the world has done in this throw away society. We discard. It is time to help one another evolve. It will take generations. Kindness. Hard work.
Baltimore has its share of problems. Looting and destruction achieve nothing. My heart goes out to the families that worked to clean up the city. So many good people did the right thing. Some are mere thugs.
Yes, it is hard to believe the media. My faith is in the people. I should know. I am part of the 51% of a disenfranchized group.
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