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Here are some facts that seemingly are being overlooked:
Before we became the United States, we were part of the British Colonies. We inherited the evil practice of slavery from the Brits. Yes slavery is in our horrible heritage, just like the way we decimated the American Indians. We are also the same nation that ended our practice of slavery and then one day, we rebuilt Europe after defeating Hitler, so yes we are a mixed-bag of imperfections and amazing potential.
What no one is asking is, what perpetuated slavery and what are the implications for us today. Before I get to that, lets rewind the tape even further.
Can we hold the Mongolians responsible for Genghis Khan's savagery? He had the largest empire territory-wise of anyone, and he amassed his land-mass by brutally murdering civilians in ever tribe and village he came across. Of course we can't expect the Mongolians to repay anyone for this.
Should we call for the destruction of the Egyptian Pyramids? Boycott tourism there too? The great pyramids were built on the backs of slaves, slaves that were treated as property, and discarded after they were worn out. Doubtful anyone cares anywhere on the planet about the enslavement that allowed building the pyramids.
You say -- Ancient history, probably no longer applies. When will American slavery no longer apply? I have no idea, but I do have an idea why slavery survived so long in America. Greed, and greed is about more than money, it's about power.
BTW: You can't go back in time, we can only, hopefully, move forward. We can't erase our history by removing monuments, and if we ignore our history, we remain ignorant to its lessons.
Do you know who has the highest rates of drug addiction, is the weakest, most illiterate, impoverished, oppressed group of people in America? Appalachia is. White, redneck, hillbilly folk are. Where are their riots? Do yourself a huge favor and research how bleak, desperate & depressing this region is and then go read Night comes to the Cumberlands
What we are facing currently isn't merely racism, oppression, or police brutality. Most of us are asking the wrong questions and we are looking in the wrong places. Ask yourself, who is leveraging this crisis for political gain, for monetary gain, and for a stronger hold over others. And ask, why would anyone call for abolishing the police in America? Talk about ushering in anarchy and inviting the biggest thugs to rule...
The issue of racism is a smokescreen, distracting most people who think this is about racism. Black looters have destroyed black business in these riots, does this mean they are racists? If you haven't read or seen the story of the angry elderly black woman in NY, watch this!
Where were the riots for the white woman recently (2017) killed by police in Minnesota? click here for the story most people have no clue about "Say her name" never became a hashtag, you have to ask why not? Or don't ask.
Our problems aren't as black & white as they seem. There are people who are stirring up division for their own gain and to ensure their own interests, and sadly the people being hurt the most are being re-victimized all over again.
Ask better questions, look deeper into this, and don't simply settle for the answers that enrage you or agree with your political leanings. Go beyond the emotions. Our nation is possibly on the brink, and I can tell you, the people most dependent on technology, who've given up their guns, freedoms and most of their rights to the government already, they will have a harder time in any upcoming revolution, whatever form it takes.
This all might pass over, or might get even uglier. If we unite we stand, if whoever is behind this can continue to divide us, we fall. All of us, we are all better than this. See the good in everyone and be the Good Samaritans you are called to be, and reject any pointless strife that will not bring healing.
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