America has heard plenty from Black Lives Matter, Antifa, Joe Biden, former President George Bush, the mainstream media, and others about the systemic racism in America and especially American law enforcement. Many voices saying the same thing, but something seems wrong.
What is systemic racism? How can systemic racism be corrected? Is law enforcement racist through and through? Do officers target black people just because of their skin color? What is really happening? There is a diversity of thought on these matters, and the two people featured in this article have some alternate thoughts.
Black Americans, as well as all other Americans, can agree that the killing of George Floyd requires justice. The policeman Derek Chauvin, who indifferently kneeled on Floyd’s neck until he was dead, is in custody and is being charged for his death.
But some, probably many African Americans do not agree with BLM, race wars, and the destructiveness of the protests in America over the killing of George Floyd. They don’t want to see their neighborhoods destroyed and they do want the police to keep providing them protection from criminals.
George Floyd
The autopsy done on George Floyd determined the cause of death as: cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression.”
Floyd had hypertension and heart disease and he was high on drugs at the time of his arrest and death. The autopsy report revealed the fact that Floyd was high on fentanyl, and had recently used methamphetamine. It is actually not that easy to find the information about Floyd’s intoxication at the time of his arrest, and if news media has mentioned it, I missed it.
George Floyd was no stranger to arrests or prison and served multiple sentences for drug offenses. He also did time for armed robbery.
None of this background history justifies Floyd’s death while in police custody. It did, however, influence conservative commentator Candace Owens’ take on the event.
Candace Owens
Candace Owens, a rising conservative star who happens to be black, expressed her thoughts about George Floyd’s death and its impact on the black community in a viral video that has racked up millions of views since she posted it. In the video, Owens expresses concern about the manner in which Floyd died and the reaction to it:
Watch:
Confession: #GeorgeFloyd is neither a martyr or a hero. But I hope his family gets justice. https://t.co/Lnxz0usrp5
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) June 3, 2020
Update 6/10/20 Another black voice against BLM
Millions of black people know BLM is a terrorist group
There are millions of black people in America who know #BlackLivesMatter is a terrorist group funded by white Democrats.
Educated black Americans want absolutely nothing to do with them, and we will never ever take the knee.
I love this woman. #Trump2020 pic.twitter.com/1KVNGg5cHV
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) June 10, 2020
Kash Lee Kelly
Kash Lee Kelly, another black voice, discusses Black Lives Matter, the organization. He agrees that black lives do matter, but he admonishes the black community to care about black lives first.
He said the Black Lives Matter organization doesn’t want to address the problems in the black community. In the video, he asks the black community: “When do black lives matter to black people? You know how many of my people get killed every day…due to violence in the hoods?”
Kelly lost two brothers or friends to violence in his neighborhood and says he can’t have his kids there because they might be shot, as one little girl that he mentions by name was.
A different way
Kelly proposed an alternate way to change black communities. He proposed that they start really caring about black lives and change the way they live. He asks the question, “We don’t care about our own lives, how can we expect the system to care about them?”
Addressing the idea of less policing in black neighborhoods, Kelly points out that if the police were to stop policing black neighborhoods, black people would die. Kids would die. He asks: “You know how many kids get killed in Chicago? It ain’t the police killing the kids.”
Black Lives Matter
He also criticized the organization Black Lives Matter:
“If you are going to be real, be real all across the board. Don’t get hyped up about these people (BLM), they tryna race bait you. Let’s change the way we live, make the change, then you’ll see things get better.”
You can watch Kash Lee Kelly here:
— Celeste Spradlin (@celesteSpradli4) June 3, 2020
2,169 Responses
We are a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your site offered us with valuable information to work on. You’ve done a formidable job and our whole community will be thankful to you.
Pretty! This has been a really wonderful article. Thanks for providing this info.
Hi there, You’ve done an incredible job. I will definitely digg it and personally recommend to my friends. I am sure they’ll be benefited from this site.
Im obliged for the article post.Really looking forward to read more. Awesome.
Heya i’m for the first time here. I came across this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and aid others like you aided me.
Wow, great article post.Thanks Again. Really Great.
I loved as much as you’ll receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an shakiness over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come more formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this hike.
Lo voy a mandar a compañeros.
Lo voy a mandar a compañeros.
Very good blog article. Really Great.
Magnificent beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your site, how could i subscribe for a blog web site? The account aided me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright clear concept
Useful information. Fortunate me I discovered your site unintentionally, and I’m surprised why this twist of fate didn’t happened earlier! I bookmarked it.
I really enjoy the post.Really thank you! Really Great.
I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I?ll bookmark your blog and check again here frequently. I am quite certain I?ll learn a lot of new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!
Qué maravilla de artículo.
Excellent post. I’m facing many of these issues as well..
Thanks for another informative blog. Where else could I get that kind of info written in such an ideal way? I have a project that I’m just now working on, and I have been on the look out for such information.
Hello.This article was really remarkable, especially because I was investigating for thoughts on this topic last Tuesday.
I’ve read several good stuff here. Definitely worth bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how much effort you put to create such a wonderful informative site.
Lo mejor que leí hoy.
Lo mejor que leí hoy.
I?m not sure where you are getting your info, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for great info I was looking for this info for my mission.
Excellent beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your web site, how could i subscribe for a blog web site? The account helped me a acceptable deal. I had been a little bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright clear idea
Hi there, just became alert to your blog through Google, and found that it’s really informative. I’m going to watch out for brussels. I will appreciate if you continue this in future. A lot of people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!|
Very good article post.Really looking forward to read more. Much obliged.
Ive read some good stuff here. Certainly worth bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how much effort you put to create such a wonderful informative site.
An impressive share! I have just forwarded this onto a friend who had been doing a little research on this. And he actually ordered me dinner due to the fact that I stumbled upon it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending time to talk about this topic here on your blog.
Wonderful beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your web site, how can i subscribe for a blog site? The account aided me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear concept
I have to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing this site. I am hoping to check out the same high-grade content from you later on as well. In truth, your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get my own blog now 😉
I’ve been exploring for a little bit for any high quality articles or weblog posts in this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this site. Studying this information So i’m glad to exhibit that I’ve a very just right uncanny feeling I discovered just what I needed. I such a lot definitely will make sure to do not disregard this site and give it a glance regularly.|
Can I simply say what a relief to find someone that really knows what they are discussing on the web. You actually know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. A lot more people should look at this and understand this side of your story. I can’t believe you are not more popular given that you definitely possess the gift.
Looking forward to reading more. Great blog article. Want more.