Noose found inside Smithsonian's African-American history museum

"It is also just as possible this is a hoax and was put there by someone wanting to make it look like something it is not."

In fact, the odds are with this being a hoax. So much so that the tern "noose hoaxes" is a default search for yahoo.

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff - You shouldn't be surprised by it. There has always been an element of the population in every society that is depraved, degenerate and inclined to commit crime. Do you watch the news or read newspapers regularly? It is all around us. Some places clearly worst than others.

If you are surprised by it that means you are unaware of the reality of human nature. That is dangerous. You don't need to comprehend it just understand it is out there and you don't really know who they are and be prepared to defend yourself or your friends and family.

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff - Your the one that seems indifferent. You live in a bubble of amazement that these people exist. How can you be even remotely aware of human nature and be surprise by it? You even have experience with it and seem surprised it might happen.

I am aware of human nature and understand the depravity of mankind. I know these people are among us. I take great effort to not be taken advantage by them or a victim of their plans. Perhaps you are simply to naïve and trusting for your own good.

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff - You really do need some help. I did not suggest you need to suspect everyone but need to understand people can and will do evil things. When warning signs are there you need to listen.

Just slowly reread your second paragraph. You had every warning sign a person could want and you ignored them. Your ex was in trouble, a player, once divorced (warning from her), an addict etc. Even with the warning signs you waltzed right into the relationship. It is not a good heart that you have it is an unwillingness to accept the brutal reality staring you in the face.

I will let you have the last word because based upon our personality type you will get it anyway.

Absolutely correct! The problem arises when race baiter a and poverty pumps who's bread in buttered by keeping this sort of thinking alive and kicking never pass up an opportunity to break out their shitstirstick and go into overdrive to pit one race of Americans against another. That's also known as 4th generation warfare.... think about it.

My apologies for the typos, but the meaning is not lost.

You know, I hope that when I reach your age I'm as clear-headed as you are, Captain. (Not sarcasm at all, in case it's not clear.)

SN Greg Wright - Well thank you for that. Just remember to ask questions, all you can think of before formulating answers. The minute you devote yourself to one answer, questions stop and you miss other solutions/answers that might fit better than the one you find yourself defending. Also, remember that asking questions usually gets you in trouble. It always did for me. I was considered disruptive in class because I asked questions, questions that the teachers weren't prepared to answer. Worse yet, questions for which they weren't willing to seek answers.

Well Captain Jack, you have once again summed it up with logic and compassion. Your words say it all.