Great posts CAR and livin. I agree 100%. As tragic as the Oklahoma shooting is, it is an opportunity for black leaders to rally and be public about condemnation of this behavior. A believe Jesse Jackson made a statement about his sorry for the victims family. However here is where there should be rallies the size of the Trayvon rallies condemning this behavior and as you both pointed out, trying to figure out a way to change things. I understand it is very much an uphill battle for black leadership. There are lots of white racists around. There is history to deal with. There are huge swaths of poverty through the black community. The thug lifestyle seems to be celebrated through black and white races. It sucks and is hard but being silent on the issue will not help promote change.
Oh and by the way…. another beating… WWII vet as well.
