If you're an adult NO ONE can make you do or become anything and I'm sorry to have to deviate again but just like your white ancestors did alot wrong before my time (and you know what I'm referring to)I don't form my opinion of you because of it. So in saying that I'm sorry you got robbed at knife point by a BLACK man, but what you don't know is my home was broken into by a wannabe thug WHITE 17 year old. And I still haven't gained my sense of security I had when I'm at home but moreso I guess you're saying now it's okay for me to be racist???????? And you couldn't possibly thing that all 700 of those teenagers are BAD nor thier parents, or do you? Come on now........... And I apologize if you think I have been out of line or in a yelling mode but I just don't think it's fair to put my entire race down because of the riffraff. You wouldn't like it if we did that because of yours.
"The black community -I'm talking about the inner-city neighborhoods of Kansas City, Missouri" Wow! Looks like my so called yelling paid off!! And these thoughtful,articulate people of color that you are calling on and not to mention I am surrounded by every day in my profession, if they joined this conversation you would think your were being "ganged up on". Mr. Jad you nor any other person would not ever be able to have a conversation with a black person from the "inner-city" nor the suburbs using those types of statements without getting if not more of what I gave you. You and I both know that you know that. But I want to thank you Sir for specifying what you mean when you say black community, hey it's a start!! If DEFENDING the blatent put down of my race makes me TO YOU a bigot and unreasonable, then all I can do is smirk!
You see, and I'm speaking to ALL of you, the issue is if you want to speak on what happened,do so, but don't make racial statements that is if you aren't racist. If you want to say "the mob behavior of young black teens" you need to make DAMN sure you are not speaking about every black teen because if you are YOU ARE THE VERY DEFINITION OF RACIST. Or do you not know that every black teen doesn't behave in this manner as a matter of fact not one of MY friends has children that behave this way. If you left out the racist genaralizing statements you would have a conversation with me where I don't have to defend my race nor point out the riffraff in yours. If you think I'm defending the Plaza incident YOU'RE WRONG!! I'm defending the ish your talking about black people as a whole while speaking on the incident. And I'm sorry if you don't like being labled a racist, but hey a spade is a spade right? And NO, I don't feel like any of you are ganging up on me, this is a blog where ANYBODY can join the conversation. In sayin that, if I need to deviate from the REAL topic to let you know IT'S NOT OKAY to make racial statements during the discussion I will. As for TeaPartyMan I haven't totally made my mind up whether or not you are racist but this KCGirl you are a typical white racist person that has to point out the fact that "I have black friends" and then make up statements that are YOUR thoughts lady!!! You don't see me running to get my friends statements to help me out with this debate! Bottom line your racist comments such as "This is why black and white cannot live side by side","This is because white people know that black people will scream "racism" at the slightest opportunity, and they so often do this in order to redirect the issue from black behavior to white behavior","Bottom line: It's ignorance on the part of the back community to focus on what is generally considered a historic landmark as the center of money and "whiteness" in Kansas City", "Racism is very much alive in Kansas City and across the country but it's coming FROM the blacks with their "I'm entitled" attitude", "As far as Overland Park, if 500+ black teenagers were to converge on, say, Oak Park Mall at 8:00 pm this Saturday night, you'd see a multi-agency SWAT team in place in minutes, road-blocks checking IDs, and people without legitimate business being sent away" and I could go on and on. Jake, Melissa, JazzMan has the same message but did so with making racist statements. Having this discussion on this blog would be the only way you would EVER come across as racist as you have and use the statements you guys have! KCGirl all I can do is pray for you and your ignorance that was obviously imparted to you as a child. I would never want to cross your path, I know a few like you!
Maybe you didn't notice I agree to disagree because in no way will I change my view or thoughts and I could post many school hostage situations highschool level and college level and a few have made the news but Why? I'm sure you are aware on some level
Oh forgot to mention he was there with his 6 white friends!!! lol they bamboozled all of us parents Do you not understand lady KIDS LIE once or twice in their life WHITE OR BLACK!!! And your last question why would any parent think it's safe to drop their kids off, honeeeeeey you are talking to alot of parents black and white!!!! Just say the words and quit beating around the bush YOU DON'T WANT ANY BLACK KIDS IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS because you are stereotyping how our kids are-RACIST recheck the definition I provided for your ignorance!!!
Mr Jad I don't know you nor do I agree with you but let's just agree to disagree. KCGirl whoever you are thank you for showing your true colors in your last statements. I know several children that were there to have a good time and were not involved and they are great parents as I am! I have the greates black teenager on earth and he is mannerable and polite and I am always being told this by multiple races. My child would never be involved in a riot nor any type of violence BECAUSE of how he was raised. All of his good mannerisms come from ME!! So your hurls about my parenting get you some facts before you try to get personal because YOU ARE IGNORANT!!! Does he slip and do things teenagers do sometimes, suuuuuure he does but he is by no means anything you can cojur our black children to be!!! I believe you are a racist person!!! Oh by the way I hope all paid close attention to the definition of racist. They said it I didn't!!!
Re: “No surprise: No problems on the Plaza”
The behavior of the black teens at the Plaza has put ALL black teens at risk of being arrested or worse and the blame for that can be placed directly on the black community- FINALLY something I agree with but only certain members of the "black community" because you see I am a member of the black race and will never take responsibility over what someone elses bad @$$ kid did!!! Just please specify always that you're not referring to all of us, that's all I'm asking..........