Jackie, I was not addressing YOU personally. Simply the "poltics" or point of view expressed in your post. I certainly do not mean to "mischaracterize" you on an individual basis.
I suppose I was confused by you quoting my words and replying to them with an address to "you" in all capital letters?
may I ask then what actions you have taken personally to change the "status quo" (if you are not okay allowing it)
I have held my niece in my arms and comforted her when she was young and called offensive things, when stereotypes have been used against her. I'm a strong person in most things and there is little anyone can do to me that touches me personally because I am very much of the opinion that other people's issues are their issues unless I choose to own them. But you touch my nieces and nephews and my heart aches. I have talked to school administrators and authorities about change. I advocate change with my votes and political support. And most of all I am an advocate, shoulder to lean on, and support system for those I love. I stand for equality with my words and actions in life. And I stand up for what I believe in... even when I generally lean liberal but in this instance I look at the facts and see that Michael Brown was a criminal and there needs to be some personal responsibility for the outcome of his life. Even when I generally lean liberal but think that claims that Ferguson should be burned to the ground based on mis-represented media attention to the facts is offensive and wrong and that there are better avenues to pursue for positive change.
I'm going out to lunch or I would respond more.
Best,
Jackie
