Mountain out of a mole hill?
By now you have probably seen, heard or read the story of the African-American Harvard Professor that was arrested for breaking into his own home. The Media seems bent on fanning the flame and we have even had a Presidential comment on the matter. (that was truly uncalled for)
We are truly living in an upside down world these days. If this was a case of racism then I must have grown a head full of hair! What is wrong with people these days? It appears that we go out of our way to be offended.
Don't get me wrong. I agree that racism still exist but I also maintain that it is a two way street. Here's the point. In my Neighborhood, we have a Neighborhood watch. I've lived here for 11 years and I can't tell you who is on it and I'm sure they don't know me but I would hope that if they saw me or anyone else attempting to pry my front door open, (especially aided by another person) that they would call the Police.
As for the Police, they have an extremely dangerous job where they live and die by judgement calls. I'm sure that when they receive a call about the possible break in or home invasion, the adrenelin starts pumping pretty heavy. If you've ever faced a dangerous situation, you know exactly what that is like. When they arrive, sure, they may have over-reacted. They are human. I'm sure the man maintained that he was the homeowner but let's face the truth, Police are lied to every day and every prisoner in America is "innocent." It's actually not their job to determine guilt or innocence but rather to enforce the law. Last I checked it is against the law to break into someone's home. I truly hope that doesn't change in the name of "civil liberties" or else we may not have a House to go home to.
Frankly, from what I've seen and read, there was over-reaction by everyone involved, including the POTUS. I would hope the Police would react in the same manner regardless of the color of ones skin. I wouldn't mind having to prove that I own my home if faced with a similar circumstance.
Yes, there is still racism in this country but stories like this only weaken the argument. I am currently ministering to a young man in the Cook County Department of Corrections. He is there on 1st degree murder charges. I believe he is innocent and only there because of the color of his skin. It's been nearly a year and he hasn't faced a trial yet because of a lack of hard evidence but every Court date he gets a continuance because he can't afford bond. This is a story of real racism. Hopefully a Harvard Professor is smart enough to see that, maybe even a President?
We are truly living in an upside down world these days. If this was a case of racism then I must have grown a head full of hair! What is wrong with people these days? It appears that we go out of our way to be offended.
Don't get me wrong. I agree that racism still exist but I also maintain that it is a two way street. Here's the point. In my Neighborhood, we have a Neighborhood watch. I've lived here for 11 years and I can't tell you who is on it and I'm sure they don't know me but I would hope that if they saw me or anyone else attempting to pry my front door open, (especially aided by another person) that they would call the Police.
As for the Police, they have an extremely dangerous job where they live and die by judgement calls. I'm sure that when they receive a call about the possible break in or home invasion, the adrenelin starts pumping pretty heavy. If you've ever faced a dangerous situation, you know exactly what that is like. When they arrive, sure, they may have over-reacted. They are human. I'm sure the man maintained that he was the homeowner but let's face the truth, Police are lied to every day and every prisoner in America is "innocent." It's actually not their job to determine guilt or innocence but rather to enforce the law. Last I checked it is against the law to break into someone's home. I truly hope that doesn't change in the name of "civil liberties" or else we may not have a House to go home to.
Frankly, from what I've seen and read, there was over-reaction by everyone involved, including the POTUS. I would hope the Police would react in the same manner regardless of the color of ones skin. I wouldn't mind having to prove that I own my home if faced with a similar circumstance.
Yes, there is still racism in this country but stories like this only weaken the argument. I am currently ministering to a young man in the Cook County Department of Corrections. He is there on 1st degree murder charges. I believe he is innocent and only there because of the color of his skin. It's been nearly a year and he hasn't faced a trial yet because of a lack of hard evidence but every Court date he gets a continuance because he can't afford bond. This is a story of real racism. Hopefully a Harvard Professor is smart enough to see that, maybe even a President?
posted by Ken at
Friday, July 24, 2009
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