Uh, Mama Kaz what country have you been living in? There is already racial unrest! People just don't want to talk about it and deal with it. Ironically, when the head of the country is black, then he could be the cause for racial unrest.
But we need to back this thing up a bit, because he is only half black. We need look no further than that right there. In this country, if someone is part black, for all intents and purposes, they are black.
I'm not pointing any fingers at you in particularly, but we have to call it like we see it. I will be the first to admit that there are black people who are racist, ignorant and are embarassments to the human race. But it seems like any sign of racial unrest is met with "they are just playing the race card." The race card is in the deck and it wasn't put there for no reason!
Oh, I think they should both apologize, but instead the officer trots out all the reasons why he isn't a racist as if he is keeping score. When someone keeps count, they are probably racist.
"In fact, Crowley taught a racial profiling course at the Lowell Police Academy, said Deborah Friedl, deputy superintendent of the police department.
Last year was his fifth year as a co-instructor of the course, Friedl said.
"He seems to be a highly regarded £instructor at the academy. He consistently received high praise from students," she said."(CNN Source:) http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/23/officer.gates.arrest/index.html
"CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A black police officer who was at Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s home when the black Harvard scholar was arrested says he fully supports how his white fellow officer handled the situation." (Chicago Tribune Source: Broken Link Now )
For anyone, even an Obama supporter to deny just how ignorant it was of the President to call the actions of the Officer "Stupidly" without knowing the facts. (Which he admitted)
In regards to Obama being my problem with this occurrence is rubbish. It's a prime time story that's in the spotlight because of Obama's ignorant comment but if it had been a story I'd heard of else where I'd be interested in it as well. However it was the President and his ignorant comment that brought this all to the forefront.
The only time I can remember that I've complimented Obama is when he gave to the order to shoot at will to the navy seals who saved the captain out at sea. Other than that Obama has been on a one way track of destroying our country one bill at a time so there is very little to compliment the man on.
This is just for you, here are a couple of compliments: Mr. Obama, you're a nice looking man who is very well spoken. You have a nice looking family. Mr. Obama your approval ratings are dropping because people are realizing what you're doing to our country. Oh wait...That last one isn't a compliment.
Of course, racial profiling never entered your mind. A black officer checking out a white lady climbing in a window is an open invitation to ask for ID. There is no way for that to ever be thought of as racial profiling. Black officers do not automatically think a white person is guilty. BUT, there have been many incidents where a white officer automatically thinks a black man is guilty.
I do agree that people that get a "hot head" should still be held responsible for their reactions and that responsibilty for ourselves is dying in America. Always looking for someone else to blame.
Sorry about the other identical reply. I accidentally replied to Jeff instead of mama kaz. Excuse the error.
Any police officer should be able to see that someone getting accused of breaking into his own home could get a little irate. Once the homeonwer showed his ID the officer should have helped diffuse the situation, seeing that the call-in was a mistake. Some police officers just think they are too powerful and would never consider backing down to say that they were wrong. I'm not saying the homeowner might have taken too long to show his ID but a good officer would have been able to calm things down and end the situation without an arrest. And believe me, I'm not saying this is a perfect world and that no mistakes are made.
Of course, none of us were there to really see how things happened. But, again, I think both sides should apologize and take responsibilty for their mistakes.
And I do have to say, that I'm not sure I've seen anyplace where you've made a single good comment about Obama, in any of the rivalries, so I have to wonder if part of your problem with this occurrence is just because it was Obama.
Of course, racial profiling never entered your mind. A black officer checking out a white lady climbing in a window is an open invitation to ask for ID. There is no way for that to ever be thought of as racial profiling. Black officers do not automatically think a white person is guilty. BUT, there have been many incidents where a white officer automatically thinks a black man is guilty.
I do agree that people that get a "hot head" should still be held responsible for their reactions and that responsibilty for ourselves is dying in America. Always looking for someone else to blame.
Yosemite always has a lot of people on the roads and at every stopping point,restaurant and trail while the Redwoods have more quiet spots where you can be alone. I also think the size of the redwood trees is something you have to see to believe. Yosemite is beautiful but I've not seen anything there that I haven't seen at other state parks. I think Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon are two other places everyone should try to see at some point. I really like unique places.
First thing. The cop was doing his job and did nothing wrong. I do indeed have a hot head but I would certainly hear the cop out and wouldn't refuse to answer his questions. If I had answered his questions, supplied positive id, and the cop was still giving me a hard time then I might get upset. Again, he was doing his job. The cop owes no one an apology. Obama on the other hand absolutely owes an apology. And to clarify, he wasn't arrested for breaking into his own home he was arrested for disruptive behavior. (I believe that was the charge.)
Regardless of how hard it would be to answer questions from the press me and you would have no problem admitting we made a mistake and apologizing for it. Obama has no problem apologizing for America everywhere he goes yet he can't apologize to civil servant?
One time I locked myself out of our house when we lived on a busy street in California. A police officer saw me climbing in my window and asked me for ID and an explanation. The first thing I said to him was, "wow. Thanks for stopping by to check this out." I then politely showed my ID and my appreciation once again. It made me feel good to know if a police officer saw someone climbing in my window that he would stop and ask questions. I didn't give him attitude or refuse to come back out of the house when he asked me to. He was a black police officer but racial profiling never entered my mind. The president showed his arrogance once again and he needs to stop making these kind of comments and mistakes because it is going to lead to racial unrest in this country. I agree that some people might react with a hot head to a situation like this but when they do they had better be ready to suffer the consequences. Personal responsibility is dying in this country.
A LOT of people say things before they are aware of the details of a situation. It's not just Obama. We've never had to deal with reporters frequently asking us questions that we weren't prepared for at the time, so we can't possibly imagine how hard that would be.
But, I also know you, Ryan. You would definitley be one to get a hot head if an officer wanted to arrest you for "breaking" into your own home. I would, too. So I'm sure the situation wouldn't be that great for us, even as white folks. I stand by my decision that both should apologize and move on.
But we need to back this thing up a bit, because he is only half black. We need look no further than that right there. In this country, if someone is part black, for all intents and purposes, they are black.
I'm not pointing any fingers at you in particularly, but we have to call it like we see it. I will be the first to admit that there are black people who are racist, ignorant and are embarassments to the human race. But it seems like any sign of racial unrest is met with "they are just playing the race card." The race card is in the deck and it wasn't put there for no reason!
Oh, I think they should both apologize, but instead the officer trots out all the reasons why he isn't a racist as if he is keeping score. When someone keeps count, they are probably racist.
"In fact, Crowley taught a racial profiling course at the Lowell Police Academy, said Deborah Friedl, deputy superintendent of the police department.
Last year was his fifth year as a co-instructor of the course, Friedl said.
"He seems to be a highly regarded £instructor at the academy. He consistently received high praise from students," she said."(CNN Source:) http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/23/officer.gates.arrest/index.html
"CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A black police officer who was at Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s home when the black Harvard scholar was arrested says he fully supports how his white fellow officer handled the situation." (Chicago Tribune Source: Broken Link Now )
For anyone, even an Obama supporter to deny just how ignorant it was of the President to call the actions of the Officer "Stupidly" without knowing the facts. (Which he admitted)
In regards to Obama being my problem with this occurrence is rubbish. It's a prime time story that's in the spotlight because of Obama's ignorant comment but if it had been a story I'd heard of else where I'd be interested in it as well. However it was the President and his ignorant comment that brought this all to the forefront.
The only time I can remember that I've complimented Obama is when he gave to the order to shoot at will to the navy seals who saved the captain out at sea. Other than that Obama has been on a one way track of destroying our country one bill at a time so there is very little to compliment the man on.
This is just for you, here are a couple of compliments: Mr. Obama, you're a nice looking man who is very well spoken. You have a nice looking family. Mr. Obama your approval ratings are dropping because people are realizing what you're doing to our country. Oh wait...That last one isn't a compliment.
I do agree that people that get a "hot head" should still be held responsible for their reactions and that responsibilty for ourselves is dying in America. Always looking for someone else to blame.
Sorry about the other identical reply. I accidentally replied to Jeff instead of mama kaz. Excuse the error.
Of course, none of us were there to really see how things happened. But, again, I think both sides should apologize and take responsibilty for their mistakes.
And I do have to say, that I'm not sure I've seen anyplace where you've made a single good comment about Obama, in any of the rivalries, so I have to wonder if part of your problem with this occurrence is just because it was Obama.
I do agree that people that get a "hot head" should still be held responsible for their reactions and that responsibilty for ourselves is dying in America. Always looking for someone else to blame.
Regardless of how hard it would be to answer questions from the press me and you would have no problem admitting we made a mistake and apologizing for it. Obama has no problem apologizing for America everywhere he goes yet he can't apologize to civil servant?
But, I also know you, Ryan. You would definitley be one to get a hot head if an officer wanted to arrest you for "breaking" into your own home. I would, too. So I'm sure the situation wouldn't be that great for us, even as white folks. I stand by my decision that both should apologize and move on.