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Shame on us for letting it happen and especially because of the color of there skin, their sexual preference, the crowd they hang out with, the way they dress, the car they drive or music they listen too.
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Well first of all, I am so saddened by this event...it literally makes me sick to my stomache. I do realize that it is only a small percentage of our law enforcement who conduct themselves in such a manner, but it is ridiculous, and inexcusable(sp? dam I look ignorant cus I cant spell that). Anyway, I used to be naive, and think that this kind of stuff doesnt go on anymore, but in the last few years, I have had the opportunity to be exposed to things that have since opened me up (for lack of better words). I thought police were supposed to be the ones to arrest vioent people, and child abusers...and for the most part, I guess they do, but when you see something like this take place in the year 2002, it really makes you think. I have to turn the channel when those pictures come on. I just can hardly deal with it anymore. I don't know what to say. I can't say I understand, because I literally can't, although I feel like it is making more sense. I have definitely learned a lot, and continue to do so. I am not amking sense I guess, but I just want to say, for what it worth, that I am sorry that your son, and your family, have to go through what you do. I cannot imagine....it happens over and over again, and although people say "its getting better" or that racism doesnt exist anymore" thats a damn lie. I just dot knwo what to say...it LITERALLY hurts my heart. I love ya Sandye. You are one strong woman who I definitely admire in more ways then you know.