For most of 2014 the focus of the people was on the murder of Trayvon Martin. Rightfully so, Trayvon was dealt injustice when his life was taken far too soon. Progressing through the year we saw more and more fatalities at the hands of "scared" people and police brutality.
No matter what happens, we as a country must always remember, “If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under.” -Ronald Reagan.
The belief in God and a divine power is what this country was founded on. From Florida to Ferguson, East Coast to West Coast. Whether these people were actually threatened, or just spooked we will never know.
The thing that irritates me the most is that it has become more of race thing. Though I am not one to judge, I am more concerned over the well being of our nation. Racism, though it still exists, has not been a prominent issue in this country since the 1960's. It is currently 2015. 2. 0. 1. 5. why is this just returning as an issue 50+ years later?
Though I understand that the African American race feels threatened, we also did not hear about the multiple Caucasian people who were killed at the hands of African American police either.
[ http://www.youngcons.com/unarmed-white-man-was-killed-by-a-black-cop-look-how-the-media-responds/ ]
I am merely more frustrated with the way it has taken to social media. Hashtags like #BlackLivesMatter #CopLivesMatter #PoliceLivesMatter #BlackPeoplePower infuriates me.
We as a country are one of if not the strongest nations in the WORLD whether it be nuclear power, war power, or brain power. Things like this make us look weaker and weaker and more susceptible to become targets of other countries hatred.
Needless to say, I just have one thing I want to say.
But most importantly, “I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.” -Ronald Reagan.
#EveryoneMatters
Think about it,
Lauren.
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