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We’re All Just Alike
W hite people s---." That is an expres- sion I remember once being used to describe all of the strange and weird activities that our melanin-challenged brothers and sisters would be involved in that we found amusing, taboo and some-
times frightening.
Take facial tattoos, plastic
surgeries, tongue and genital piercings --- that seemed ex- clusively part of white culture, for instance. There was a time, not too long ago, when Black people wouldn't give such de- structive forms of body muti- lation a second thought.
Unfortunately, that's no longer the case. These days you have Black people who've done so much damage to their appearance, using those same procedures, that they could easily pass for extras in movies like Mad Max or Blade Runner.
The disturbing visage, that for years was associated with punk rockers and Goth enthu- siasts, has now been appropri- ated by hip, young, Blacks who think it's cool to look and dress like the androgynous weirdoes we used to laugh at back in the day. And, as sad as it is to say, fashion is only a small part of
line blurring.
Last week it dawned on me
just how far away we've moved from being able to pigeon hole certain behaviors and styles when I ran across the story of Samuel Little, the man who recently confessed to murder- ing over 93 women since 1970.
Little has been described by F.B.I. investigators as the most prolific serial killer in history. His body count eclips- ing those of Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacey and Jeffery Dahmer combined.
What makes Little's exis- tence so fascinating to me, though, isn't the magnitude of his crime. It is the fact that he had the inclination to engage in this kind of sadistic activity in the first place.
You see, Little is Black. And, in the past, nothing could be classified whiter than the act of randomly murdering people for no apparent reason.
Of course, everyone knows Black people are capable of killing as well. But, when it happens, the person typically has some sort of excuse. He was owed money, she caught him with another woman, he said Biggie was better than Tupac, etc...
Even though Little isn't
the first Black serial killer to hit the scene (Wayne Williams and the D.C. Snipers broke into that lane a long time ago), the revelation of what he'd done made it occur to me how similar to our light-skinned counterparts we've become. We want to be- lieve that we're different, that there are certain things we're above doing, but, the truth is, our actions are indistinguish- able.
I guess it shouldn't be too surprising that Blacks in America have taken on an ag- gressive mentality that leans more Euro than Afrocentric. It would be hard to imagine any group not taking on the psy- chological characteristics of the society that dominated them after being forced to as- similate for over 400 years. As it turns out, the harmful effect that bleach has on Black skin is nothing compared to what it does to a Black brain.
Someone will probably read this and think to them- selves, "well at least we still don't do mass shootings." While that may be true at this moment, with Black kids growing up in suburbs all over the country, being influenced by the crazy world around them and their Call Of Duty playing buddies, it could only be a matter of time.
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A Rogue Government
inally, 80% of voters believe that Congress should start impeachment procedures against President Donald Trump. We are sure America’s founding fathers and all
of the members of the 230 yearly Congressional assemblies never envisioned America having a president who behaves like President Trump. If they had, we believe they would have made sure the Constitution included language to make many of his behaviors impeachable offenses.
Let’s take a look at some of those behaviors during the first twenty months Trump has been in office.
First, Trump has ignored the Constitutional power of Con- gress to request information and to subpoena White House staff, department heads, and any other government employee.
Moreover, Trump refuses to submit copies of his income taxes after promising to do so. Suspiciously, he is spending thousands of dollars in legal fees to hide his income tax re- ports.
Most troubling are Trump’s closed meetings with the dic- tators of countries who are America’s enemies. As a result of the meetings, we believe Trump withdrew from friendly treaties that have given Russia a political advantage.
Certainly, an American president who admires and con- sorts with cruel dictators; who ignores the information and recommendations of U. S. Intelligence agencies; and who abandons our allies (Syria) to suffer alleged atrocities similar to those of the Jewish Holocaust is suspect.
Not only did Trump withdraw us from the Paris Climate Change Agreement, but he also withdrew from the Iran Nu- clear Agreement, the Open-Skies Treaty, Iran Nuclear deal; and the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which opens the world to possible unlimited production and devel- opment of nuclear arms and ground-based missiles, and closes the international open review of the production of nu- clear weapons by other member countries.
Instructions given to White House staff and department heads to ignore Congressional subpoenas obstructed the Con- stitutional function of Congress. Asking the Ukraine, China, and other foreign government officials to dig up dirt on polit- ical opponents scrapes the bottom of Trump’s empty ethical barrel, a barrel that must be completely empty by now.
Yes, a president who mocks citizens with disabilities; who intimidates whistleblowers; and who causes his staff to lie to the press were never a possibility for our founding fathers.
Thus, the Trump era will require Congress to adopt Consti- tutional amendments and rules to prevent future presidents from ignoring the powers and responsibilities of Congress and still remain in office. Refusing to honor Congressional subpoe- nas and requests for information should become an impeach- able offense. There is no doubt that the 2017-2021 White House Administration will go down in history as America’s first rogue government.
Letter To The Editor
Titles vs Purpose
There is something unique about earning a title while working in your purpose. I can’t speak for everyone, but from my personal expe- riences I can tell you, earning my way into a position and attaining a new title within an occu- pation by way of living out my purpose touches my soul. It brings satis- faction and honor.
The title itself can range from: a Pastor of a Church, a CEO of a Busi- ness, a Principal of a K- 12 School, or Community Organizer; the leader- ship positions are end- less. Every citizen works
hard every day to be a productive citizen while earning a title that speaks to their present moment and future aspi- rations.
Finding your purpose is more important than any title. Titles change with effort, but purpose evolves with growth and time. When you seek God for a better under- standing of your purpose you can identify your mission in this life.
Purpose can be de- fined through life deci- sions that influence your function of life and shape objectives that can make a positive impact
in your life. Living out your purpose gives room for your titles to change.
I am a witness that it takes plenty of prayer and soul searching to re- ally walk into your pur- pose. You have to stay focused, despite the dis- tractions and the dys- functions in life.
Simply setting out to earn a title may not be enjoyable nor benefiting to your health. Working for your purpose can en- hance your lifestyle, em- ployment, well-being, and success.
DR. SHANDALE TERRELL Lakeland, Florida
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