SLAVERY IS GONE                                       BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN  

                                       

           
                                    

There have been many forms of racism that have defined this country's attitude toward African Americans. From treating humans as if they were animals, where lynching, murder, torture, rape, and total degradation was considered acceptable, to that of a second class citizen with second class rights. If this was your heritage, how silent would you be?

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN

If you could not walk into a store and have the clerk automatically assume you were going to steal something, and get shadowed while you shop, how angry would you be?

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN

If you could not drive down the street without someone thinking the car must be stolen or involved in a drug deal, what would your attitude toward the police be?

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN

You got out for a jog, or you walk home from a convenience store, and know in the back of your mind that this could be your last day on Earth, would you have a feeling of trust toward your fellow man?

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN

If you knew that a minor run in with the police could  result in your children being fatherless, would you trust the police? 

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN

How would you react knowing you had to send your children to a school that is funded poorly and unable to attract the better teachers?

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN

If you were convinced that there was no chance  of getting employment that would allow you the chance to live above the poverty line, would you keep trying?

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN

As long as the Blue Code exists that says officers do not report other officers misconduct, can the police ever truly be trusted? How many have there been with no body cams or cell phone videos?

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN

If the slogan "BLACK LIVES MATTER" is returned with ALL LIVES MATTER, of course all lives matter. If you told you close friend that your spouse was dying, and they said "all spouses die", you would think this person is an insensitive jerk. A real friend would say " I see your hurting, is there anything I can do to help?" Until compassion and understanding is the response to those who just want to live without fear of being another headline.........

SLAVERY IS GONE BUT THE SHACKLES REMAIN