Is it a social issue, or a neighborhood issue??? Or both???
Personally, (as is the case with MOST people) I care more about the things that IMMEDIATELY impact me, than I do about the things that don't. I want someone with a straight-face to tell me honestly that they think that if Spike Moss were to go home one evening and find that property he owned had been stolen, that he'd FIRST deal with a social issue that didn't immediately impact him, before dealing with his immediate loss.
To black & white for you?? How about this - as a resident of Jordan that watched cars being burned, people being beaten-up and vandalism occuring in my backyard during the "Jordan Melee", how concerned do you think I am about the "statements" that were made regarding social justice? I acted no differently than the overwhelming MAJORITY of my fellow neighbors (regardless of their ethnic background)- I hunkered-down and safe-guarded my property. The fact of the matter is that MOST of the individuals that participated in the illegal acts that occured during this unfortunate event don't even live in the neighborhood.
ALL of the names given by RT are of people that in fact ARE rolling-up their sleeves and working behind the scenes to bring about significant change with communites "of color". They are doing so peacefully and constructively.
It's perfectlly fine with me if some "community leaders" elect to stand-up and walk-out of a meeting as a sign of defiance. It's perfectly fine with me if some "community leaders" can't be quoted in the media without mentioning the need for acts of violence. It might however, behoove them to learn that because of their actions, they AREN'T taken seriously by the majority of the residents they prfess to "speak" for. It's time for EVERYONE to roll-up your sleeves and get to work, and to acept that those that choose to work "within the system" aren't necessarily "uncle toms" and are in fact helping to bring about "meaningfull change".
I find it absolutely absurd, ESPECIALLY in a City that has a "weak mayor" system of government, that some "community leaders" have chosen to alienate themselves from the elected officials that represent the communities they profess THEY speak for. Whose agenda is being promoted by this type of action?
Dennis Plante Jordan
Call me crazy, but I heard Rybak, Peterson, and Hodges all make the same point - that the concept of 'leader of the African-American community' is not a cut and dry issue. The only difference is that for some reason, Rybak isn't entitled to say that.
Additionally, twisting his words may be sensational, but it diminishes credibility.
Regards, Jason Stone | Hale
Booker Hodges <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I find it funny how half of the people he lists live outside of the city of Minneapolis. I would like to thank RT for letting us know who to watch out for.
Divisive critics prompt show of unity
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