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Black Lives Matter - Ch 7
There has been a great deal of controversy over the course of the last couple of years regarding the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Due to the turmoil and unrest of our current situation, I feel compelled to address this issue myself, as well. I am approaching this topic from several perspectives. First, as a black male. Second, as a former police officer and corrections officer. Lastly, as a concerned citizen.
My protest is against the activists and protesters who say, “Black Lives Matter.” Why, you might ask. It is because these people protest only against other races they feel have committed atrocities against a fellow black. They are not protesting against the blacks who are killing blacks, which actually happens more than 11 times more often than white on black killings. According to 2015 reports from the FBI, 91% of blacks killed in the US were killed by another black, leaving only 9% being killed by another race.
When a black person is shot or killed by a white police officer or by their intended white victim, it is instantly considered a crime. Do these same activists protest and say, stop the crimes, all lives matter? No, they only protest when a black person has been killed by another race, especially if by a white person. I have rarely, if ever, seen a protest against one's race for committing a crime against their own race. If the killing was found to be accidental or in self-defense, that fact is disregarded and they choose to follow their emotions. They put all shootings in the same category and from it they make up their mind. Some blacks are quick to point the finger at another race without waiting for the truth concerning a police related shooting. When the facts are revealed and do not conform to their beliefs, they shout racism.
Wake up, wake up, from your self-imposed shackle of believing lies.
When a black person is killed or injured by the police or their victim, and when the truth is told, they disregard it and they follow their emotions.
Some blacks have collectively chosen to follow the white and black man based on emotions and forget that they too have enslaved themselves by both races for their purpose.
We as a black race need to look in the mirror and ask how we want to be remembered. Some blame the white man for the same thing they allow the black leaders to do or say, who say they speak for us. Or really, I don’t recall anyone calling me to ask for my opinion about Black Lives Matter.
If I was called, I would tell them that all lives matter. I know this would not be accepted by some in my own race because they have a different agenda. I want you to think about what I am about to say: truth from my experience as a police officer who has worked in a jail, prison, undercover and responded to various police related calls.
My interactions with the public sector, as an officer involved working in a black neighborhood. I investigated many black on black crimes involving burglary, rape, child abuse, drug abuse, domestic complaints, fights, shootings, and robbery, just to name a few. I was, and am, saddened by these, what seemed like endless crimes, because I am a part of the race that were, and are, committing these crimes.
Do Black Lives Matter when some blacks live in a neighborhood, but feel comfortable looting, breaking in stores, stealing food, clothing, TVs, alcohol, cigarettes, and electronics against others similar to themselves? All in the name of Black Lives Matter? What do these events and their behavior have to do with the killings that have led to Black Lives Matter?
When the police respond to the neighborhood, they are pelted with rocks and bricks, cursed at, called unspeakable names, threatened, and even beaten, all in the name of Black Lives Matter. What is worse is that in my experience, it is rare to have a witness who would come forward to tell what they had seen because they were afraid of retaliation from the people in the neighborhood in which they live. How can Black Lives Matter if their own race hides in fear of what could happen to them if they tell the truth?
Some blacks feel they are entitled to take from others that which does not belong to them. They blame the white man for the inability to obtain cars, houses, or an education. They are quick to blame the color of their skin as to what is holding them back.
These are the events that inspired me to write about “Black Lives Matter” along with the recent protests I have seen on the television and heard about on the radio. For those of you who may think I too am protesting, you are correct. I, however, am protesting through my words, not my actions. Please continue to read on and you will find several eye-opening revelations that pertain to Black Lives Matter. As you continue to read, please do so with an open mind and be willing to listen. For a moment, put aside your emotions regarding Black Lives Matter and read the following in order to consider a different perspective.
Yes, I know there are police officers who should not be officers. Usually his or her bad behaviors come to the forefront and it is a shame that someone is killed because of it. Justice will eventually prevail through the courts or through God’s spiritual court. We must trust the court system. A country without laws will cease to exist. The laws are not governed from our emotions or the race of the person. Justice is meant to be blind. Innocent until proven guilty. We as a race of people cannot and should not pick and choose when and how the law should be applied.
I know some blacks and white people would reject the facts and the truth and follow their emotions. They are looking at the event or situation to find out what they can gain, forgetting or unaware that they too would reap what they sow or their children and their children’s children will reap it.
We possess no control as to when spiritual justice will come. Also, for those who are committing crimes or have in the name of Black Lives Matter WILL REAP WHAT THEY HAD SOWN.
When a young black male is gunned down by another black male, that rarely gets on the news; but let a white person shoot a black person and for whatever reason it makes the news because there are people behind the scenes who have a hidden agenda.
We as a black race cannot and should not permit ourselves to be used by our own race then go back blame another race for our behavior. No one can lead us to do anything. We decide to do whatever. Do you think the black leaders of the past who took to the streets and struggled for equal rights would agree with what is going on today in the black neighborhood?
From what I have seen and heard. They will not accept. People who are in authority who say they speak for the black race need to be listened to closely for the hidden agenda.
There is a rise in this country to destroy what is right and make what is wrong right. I’m a black male who is now looking at what is happening in this country. When I watch the news and hear the speeches, comments I am saddened. I can see through the lies that have enslaved my people by choice.
[Taken from Anthony Milton's book, "From the Eyes of a Cop: Black Lives Matter"]
