Why has this come up

Due to just how sensitive this topic can be, I'm not going to say as much as I'd like concerning the mindset of BLM as a whole. BLM started off with good intentions, however, they have significantly lost their way, and any legitimacy they had initially with being a peaceful, equality-for-all group has gone further down the toilet than Miley Cyrus's career.

Edited October 10, 20169 yr by Arariel

http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/blue-lives-matter-ben-and-jerrys-boycott/2016/10/12/id/753077/

I'm finding all of this entertaining. 

42 minutes ago, Original Light said:

http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/blue-lives-matter-ben-and-jerrys-boycott/2016/10/12/id/753077/

I'm finding all of this entertaining. 

Entertaining and sad.

19 hours ago, Original Light said:

http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/blue-lives-matter-ben-and-jerrys-boycott/2016/10/12/id/753077/

I'm finding all of this entertaining. 

Blue Lives Matter is an actual group? What the hell. Although in their SLIGHT bit of defense, any company be it large or small should more than likely steer clear of affiliating themselves with anything this controversial. Ben and Jerry's just painted a big red target on their employee's backs with this one, especially for employee's that don't support BLM or anyone for that matter. 

On 10/13/2016 at 6:26 PM, Solidefiance said:

Blue Lives Matter is an actual group? What the hell. Although in their SLIGHT bit of defense, any company be it large or small should more than likely steer clear of affiliating themselves with anything this controversial. Ben and Jerry's just painted a big red target on their employee's backs with this one, especially for employee's that don't support BLM or anyone for that matter. 

Once something catches on ("Lives matter"), people are going to run with it.  BLM, BLM, WLM (oh you know the neo nazis on the white supremacy forum are going nuts), etc etc.  The funny thing is, how about ALL LIVES matter?  Where are the riots promoting this?  BLM acts like all white people are racist and against them.  Uh...hello...I'm here waving a peace flag and I'm white. 

I get it, I get it, it's mainly white cops doing wrong to black people, but you get my point.  BLM started off being about BLM, but now they have turned into a hate group.

I honestly would've hoped that as time passed, this whole race bullshit would've died off and we'd all live without seeing color or race, just fellow human beings.  Instead, we're going downhill faster than an 18 wheeler with no brakes. I just don't get how we got to this point.

Edited October 15, 20169 yr by Arariel

On 24-9-2016 at 6:21 AM, TheSandwichStealer said:

You know what I will say, I am absolutely disgusted by this mentality in parts of NC where groups of black people are targeting white people, because apparently, whenever a white cop shoots a black person, all white people are bad, absolutely vile. There is a video on YouTube right now where you will see a group of black who spots a white person and they go on the attack, jumping this poor man. I don't care what your opinion is on race, but you have to agree that that is wrong on all levels. 

 

The far left has gone too far.. Their too fucking mental to even realise that what they´re doing is racist or sexist, yet they ignore their biggottry and just keep on believing the lies they´re being fed.

I used to lean towards the left quite a bit when this election cycle started. However, the left has gradually alienated me with their regressive rhetoric and their constant attacks on free speech, no thanks to BLM and 3rd-wave feminists. Now, I hover comfortably in the middle.

21 hours ago, Arariel said:

I honestly would've hoped that as time passed, this whole race bullshit would've died off and we'd all live without seeing color or race, just fellow human beings.  Instead, we're going downhill faster than an 18 wheeler with no brakes. I just don't get how we got to this point.

No, unfortunately not. Riots are now pretty common, cities are having to rebuild their infrastructure and thousands upon thousands of dollars are spent on a rebuilding process that never should of happened from the get go. Welcome to the new age, goodluck raising your children in this mess. 

I think everyone would probably live a more comfortable life if they just accepted that racism is a thing and that it won't really ever die. It's been a thing since the beginning of Human existence, it stems from that web of bs exclaiming you're better than someone else. It's like Religion in that sense too, people are asinine if they think everyone will be able to live peacefully without the mentality of "my religion is better than yours" like a kid who claims their shiny new toy is better and rubs it in your face. 

There are a lot of things in life that will never have a peaceful resolution throughout, racism, religion, to name a couple, hell even bullying. Why? Because we're human and humans, well, they're assholes. It unfortunately is escalating because now we have a key component fueling the fire, the Media/Internet.....and people always believe the stuff the News shovels onto their plate.  

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/special-reports/charlotte-shooting-protests/article117921218.html

 

An update to this story.

Putting the political aspect of the situation aside, what continues to baffle me on a daily basis is the fact that people treat the victims as though they're heroes or something. Depending on the case, it is unfortunate that someone's life was lost as a result of police brutality and excessive force. However, I'm not going to mourn the loss of an individual that had intentions of hurting others and committing crime from the get-go. Reform the system where necessary and move on is what I say. I'm not sincerely hurt by a lot of the losses. 

Edited December 1, 20169 yr by TheDivineHustle

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Edited November 14, 20178 yr by Account Deleted

It's still unfortunate that a life was lost. Justice may have been served, but it's never always easy. Losing a loved one, regardless of the life they led, can be devastating, and I sympathize with the Scott family. However, actions have consequences, and he paid for his poor decisions with his life.  

 

As for Officer Vinson, I also hope that he can move on from this ordeal.