Posted on Aug 1, 2015
What is your Interpretation of the Slogan "Black Lives Matter"?
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Every life matters and most people are good. Then some idiot has to do something stupid and get the masses riled up. Be your brothers keeper and if need be turn him in before another tragedy happens. "Humans Being."
Have you noticed after some of the tragic events that have happened that true hero's come out and the best in people shines bright. look to them for inspiration.
Have you noticed after some of the tragic events that have happened that true hero's come out and the best in people shines bright. look to them for inspiration.
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My interpretation of "Black Lives Matter" is that it's an important statement on the state of affairs in this country. Some people think that deaths of blacks somehow mean that black lives do not matter. Of course black lives matter ... ALL lives matter. When a white police officer shoots and kills a black man, black lives matter. And when a black person kills a black man, black lives matter. ALL lives matter, not just black lives. When anybody kills anybody - regardless of color or race - that life matters.
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Responses on here show how ignorant and misinformed people are. This is, however, an opinion-based website and facts don't usually get in the way of a good ole stereotypical statement. I've even read that "black lives matter" is racist. Wow. Of course all lives matter. But would you go into the cancer ward of a children's hospital and question their support/fight to beat cancer with "AIDS patients matter" too! Don't talk about what you haven't experienced and don't comment on something you can't relate to. Black lives do matter and that moniker was created for a specific reason. Any attempt to minimize it or discredit it shows your lack of empathy, lack of knowledge, prejudice or all three.
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Worst slogan ever for a good cause.
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I believe there is trash in all walks of life... I see more meth-heads and people who's profession is to be a tick on the community's ass (in the form of government programs), that are of the same race as I am than other races.
In my mind, race has no bearing... EVERY case of a life taken by police, other civilians, corporate greed, etc., should be investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Adolph Hitler convinced a nation that certain demographics were "undesirable" and that "society would be better off if they were disposed of"... I feel it's my patriotic duty to defend all people, and if I disagree with their culture, change it by including them in MY culture. It worked with the Irish... I love kissing a pretty redhead on St Patrick's day!
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I believe there is trash in all walks of life... I see more meth-heads and people who's profession is to be a tick on the community's ass (in the form of government programs), that are of the same race as I am than other races.
In my mind, race has no bearing... EVERY case of a life taken by police, other civilians, corporate greed, etc., should be investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Adolph Hitler convinced a nation that certain demographics were "undesirable" and that "society would be better off if they were disposed of"... I feel it's my patriotic duty to defend all people, and if I disagree with their culture, change it by including them in MY culture. It worked with the Irish... I love kissing a pretty redhead on St Patrick's day!
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I think it is absolutely ridiculous. All lives matter. Black lives, Asian lives, White lives, Hispanic lives. ALL lives matter, and no race has any greater value over another. It is stupid media-based propaganda BS that only further ignnaites and incites the race wars and the hate crimes. It is ABSOLUTELY ABSURD.
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Sorry,but that is a joke when Black on Black crimes are looked at differently. For it to become effective,use this forum or cause to make a impact and positive change like those who died such as Mr.King and Mrs.Parks,etc.
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I think it is racist. IF it read "ALL LIVES MATTER" then it would be appropriate. I think that saying that these <insert group here> lives matter implies that a group is deserving of special treatment because they belong to that group. I will respect no person who has not earned it. I will disrespect no person who has not earned it. I will treat people with dignity until they have proven that I over-estimated their humanity. This slogan is just what is wanted. Keep the American People divided by race. Don't let the American people come together as one and realize how badly they have been manipulated by hate mongers who are lining their pockets from the misery of others. Think about it realistically. Think of a group of people. Think of the most outspoken among that group for "equality" for that group. Now ask the question, is that person really interested in equality and humanity, or are they just stirring the pot? The answer is going to be that they are stirring the pot. Civil Rights leaders have gone from great people like JFK and MLK to Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson.
Martin Luther King didn't talk about a world where black and white were separate entities. He spoke of, and lost his life for the belief that humanity should be equal.
Martin Luther King didn't talk about a world where black and white were separate entities. He spoke of, and lost his life for the belief that humanity should be equal.
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Black lives matter.
I was given T-shirt with that slogan on it and I wear it proudly.
Unfortunately, I am reading some posts on this thread that were written by people that are likely the cause of this slogans existence. To say it's inherently racist is just defensive. Its all reactionary- because unfortunately is has become a necessity to iterate that black lives matter, because systemic racism tries to convince us otherwise.
In my opinion, "All lives matter" is generally more racist than the alternative. Not because it's untrue, it is, but because the entire purpose to the phrase "all lives matter" is to bring discredit to the slogan at hand. Another tool by the right to dampen the cries of the oppressed.
I was given T-shirt with that slogan on it and I wear it proudly.
Unfortunately, I am reading some posts on this thread that were written by people that are likely the cause of this slogans existence. To say it's inherently racist is just defensive. Its all reactionary- because unfortunately is has become a necessity to iterate that black lives matter, because systemic racism tries to convince us otherwise.
In my opinion, "All lives matter" is generally more racist than the alternative. Not because it's untrue, it is, but because the entire purpose to the phrase "all lives matter" is to bring discredit to the slogan at hand. Another tool by the right to dampen the cries of the oppressed.
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This would have been a much better post if you left the "right' vs. 'left" debate out of it. Your statement further sows the seeds of discord that are dividing us all between "liberals" and "conservatives"; "right" and "left". I feel it completely undermines your entire argument.
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It's all fine and dandy to try and remove political polarization from the discussion, but far too idyllic to be realistic. This has unfortunately become an issue that runs along party lines. The 'seeds of discord' are another prop or phrase people can use to try and dissuade right activists and the like from stirring up trouble- even though that trouble could result in so much good.
When Michael Brown was murdered by Darren Wilson, the black community of my city was chastised for trying to expose the police for who they really were. All that got them was widespread criticism from an overwhelmingly racist part of the population- the right wing. The same thing happened when Eric Garner was killed. "He shouldnt have resisted" said the right. "He had been detained on the ground while the NYPD strangled him to death," the left and people with any sense replied.
When Tamir Rice was murdured, the right reiterated "he shouldnt have had a toy gun in the park, he brought it upon himself." To that I, as well as others that ACTUALLY believe that all lives matter, mentioned that if Tamir were white, the police would be at fault and not the boy.
Be upset if you will for exposing this as a partisan issue. It most definitely is- and if anything I believe it brings more credibility the issue, because at least someone is willing to be honest and address this issue with some integrity.
Black lives matter.
When Michael Brown was murdered by Darren Wilson, the black community of my city was chastised for trying to expose the police for who they really were. All that got them was widespread criticism from an overwhelmingly racist part of the population- the right wing. The same thing happened when Eric Garner was killed. "He shouldnt have resisted" said the right. "He had been detained on the ground while the NYPD strangled him to death," the left and people with any sense replied.
When Tamir Rice was murdured, the right reiterated "he shouldnt have had a toy gun in the park, he brought it upon himself." To that I, as well as others that ACTUALLY believe that all lives matter, mentioned that if Tamir were white, the police would be at fault and not the boy.
Be upset if you will for exposing this as a partisan issue. It most definitely is- and if anything I believe it brings more credibility the issue, because at least someone is willing to be honest and address this issue with some integrity.
Black lives matter.
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