I can tell you, several people in my neighborhood are having a real hard time processing what happened to Charlie. We talk, but we don’t. You can feel the mood. We have a lot to say, but we’re just not sure how to say it.
that's the problem...many of us here are of or with-in a few years of the same generation.
we spoke up, no matter what.
over the decades, some people thought they were "word Gods" and had to protect others from the truth or hurt feelings.
so words had to be substituted to get our point across.
sure calling someone the "N" word for no reason other than an insult is not called for in any public venue.
calling out the "N" word in private amongst our small circle of friends sometimes happens, in the heat of a discussion.
i was at my local CVS a few weeks ago talking with the clerk, whom i have known for years. he is from Haiti and as such, his skin color is black.
we were talking about a recent DRUG RAID in a nearby city..
some yutz was over hearing our conversation, and with all the ICE RAIDS going on, he though he'd put himself into our conversation, regarding an ICE RAID....NOT the DRUG RAID, we were talking about, saying how much we "sickened him"....
about a DRUG RAID....????
he called us RACISTS...!!!!!!!!
for talking about a DRUG RAID....????
oh yeah, and that yutz was a black man........
people need to MIND THIER OWN BUSINESS, but oh no......"let me play word God", cuz it's my duty to do so.
at my ripe old age...i speak my mind......
at my age, its a felony to assault me, either verbally or physically.........
let 'em try anything.........as i carry as well.
and cameras are rolling every where we go.
speak up, when you are with friends........just DO NOT do so at work.......
"roving ears" are every where.