Where Are You Now?

The NAACP stands for equal right and equal treatment of "colored" people. They bring together African-American leaders and people for their common cause. Though I also believe in equality and eradicating racism (especially violence resulting from racism), I don't think the NAACP practices what they preach. To attain peace and ameliorate situations in which racism against blacks is an issue, one must set examples and demonstrate this peaceful nature. Yet when I listen and watch one of their large conferences on national television, several people simply continue to antagonize white people and "play the race card." Yes, there are people who continue to treat blacks in a derogatory manner, but by adhering to the stereotypes of racist white people, the cycle will always continue.

Recently, a man was killed while his friend was setting up the car GPS. By whom? Two unknown African-Americans. They attempted to rob him, but he admitted he only had $17. So, they shot him. As some people on online forums have stated why do people take human lives so lightly? Killing someone seems to be no big deal for a growing number of people. Scary.

But, back to the shooting - over a mere $17, an innocent man, a father of 3, had to give up his life? Why does the NAACP not step out into the public to reprimand such criminal actions. They constantly emphasize black "brotherhood", but only when blacks are the victims. What about all the times when blacks are the antagonists? Where is the unity, then?

Double standards strike again.