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Consider this for instance. It concerns gun sales skyrocketing despite the fact that we are stuck in a recession:
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Now, here they attribute rising gun sales to the fear that a Democratic president will take their rights away. I'm not denying that this could be a factor; however, when coupled with other trends, this report is disturbing. Besides, nothing has to do with race anymore according to most of white culture today. I'm not buying their explanation. The number of skin-heads has increased in the US from 5,000 in 2001 to 10,000 in 2007 (National Geographic video). The number of hate groups has increased more than 50% since 2000. The Secret Service has been overwhelmed with threats against the president as they have increased by 400%. Neo-Nazis are joining the military so they can gain the skills to create a Racial War in the U.S. And many conservatives (especially in Texas) are advocating secession (TYT has more videos on this). Just today, a Black man was thrown in a bonfire by white supremest.
Now, it's very easy to dismiss all of this information because this is America. We're "post-racial!" History could not possibly repeat itself, and we could not experience a race war or any similar conflict.
It is because of this kind of thinking that we will not take these reports seriously until a large scale tragedy happens. (Many people are victims of hate crimes now, but they usually do not get much media attention unless the person who is targeted is well-known or if the attack is large scale.) It's no secrete that there is much tension between whites and POC right now. The poor economy and incidents like the attack in Texas just make it worse. Immigration is no longer the hugely popular topic that it once was, but if it gets the attention that it once did again, we can only expect these groups to augment at a faster rate than they are even now. I'm wondering when (or if) our relations are going to get so tense that they break and some sort of attack occurs.
However, I wonder if the United States were subject to a racial conflict, would Black people be able to react to it effectively. Our unity, pride, and self-respect are relics from the past. We're too busy tearing each other down , which makes me question the impact of us banning together to fight any confrontation. The fact of the matter is, Black people cannot afford to not support each other. We're only about 13 percent of the population, so whatever action we take needs to be forceful, meaningful, and effective.
The probability of such an event happening is uncertain, but one thing is sure: we need to be aware that it could happen and be prepared for if it occurs. When we are disrespected, degraded, or attacked, be it physically, in the media, or in some other area, we need to have the power, unity, and influence to let the country know that we will not tolerate it. That is impossible as long as we stay assimilated, keep fighting each other, and promote black ignorance (such as BET).
Please watch at least the first two parts of this video from the National Geographic. You cannot prepare for what you are not aware.
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This is the whole irony of this situation. Most of the illegal guns on the street are actually guns stolen from the homes or vehicles of those who raced out and bought the guns to protects themselves from people with guns. It is a self-perpetuating situation; people over-react and purchase guns to protect themselves, which in turn are stolen and fall into the hands of criminals thereby placing themselves even more solidly in harms way.
It seems in this society and culture that guns are seen as the cure-all. As long as guns are around, we seem to feel safe. But with all these guns on the street and in homes, it only seems like the danger is escalating.
[quote]Consider this for instance. It concerns gun sales skyrocketing despite the fact that we are stuck in a recession:[/quote]
I am not understanding you.
I see a Black person murdered nearly every day in Metro Atlanta and you want me to be afraid of what White folks MIGHT do in the future?
Where is your activism against the Street Pirates who don't give a WHAT about gun laws or human life?
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Just because I did not address that in this post does not mean that I am not concerned about it. This is simply what was on my mind that day. I do not have to be limited to a single topic.
Id ask u to watch this cuz you seem like the type who will, and actually understand it. Im no-pro gun advocate but there is significan evidence that O will repeal or significantly limit gun access which is a constitutional right http://www.infowars.com/video-no-guns-for-negroes/
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