Hawkjr said:
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sorry hobo, but yes we did misunderstand each other and i respect your views hopefully just like you respect mines..
I have NO reason NOT to.
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and i couldn't take if your joke was a joke or not.. it could of been took in the form as "so what your black who cares dude" but now that i understand we're all good..
I understand what you are saying, but that is a "defensive" posture born (or learned) from years of discrimination and the RIGHTFUL indignation against such. It is a two-way street. Obama said, "we will extend the hand of help and friendship... IF you will unclench your fist." (paraphrased.)
Notwithstanding the Muslim world's HISTORY with America, or that of our OWN citizens "of color," this is a NEW day. Most of us "get it" and KNOW that the only way FORWARD is to forgive and understand that the evolution of civilization is only fettered by the "chains" of the past.
What I am saying is, (and it should come as no surprise to you) that the Black man has to be MORE forgiving than any White man could EVER manage to be. You have to BE the "bigger man." I'm quite sure you have heard this before.
MLK, as well as Mandela, preached CIVIL disobedience and revolution, and it WORKED. Militancy is anathema to civilization, and has ALWAYS been met with force and prejudice.... throughout the World.
I am "color blind" because I do not judge the character of a man or woman by the color of their skin.... but, by the WORDS they speak, and their actions.
And I play no favorites.
"So what you're Black, who cares Dude" can have TWO completely different meanings based on one's perspective. We can never change the reality... but, we CAN change the perspective.
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I hope you can move on :lol: :lol:
I am SOOO over you! I'm "INTO" Asian wusses now! :lol2: