As someone who is a 4th generation Mexican American should I "go home" too? I have brown skin, eyes and hair. Lately when I go someplace and give my name it has become common to be asked: "What country are you from?" I wonder if people with the last name of Kelly, Jaworski, or Richter get the same question.
There is definitely a rise in prejudice against anyone with brown skin. I have a master's degree, own a home, have never committed a crime other than speeding, and pay my taxes every year. I wish I wasn't blamed for everything wrong here in the USA.
Unfortunately, I think you have the wrong motive for killing his ex-girlfriend. He probably took her to his grandmother's house because he was angry with her and he wanted to force her to talk to him. There she most likely refused to get back together with him, admitted to dating someone else, or something else that let him know she wasn't interested in a relationship with him. He raped her- a total act of control- and then killed her. This was an act of dometic violence, not a premeditated murder to get rid of a witness to his crimes. If it was the latter, he wouldn't have taken her to his grandmother's house.
After reading this story I feel really sorry for this mother and her child. I'll admit that I'm also not in agreement with the argument given in the story- just give everyone free healthcare no matter where they are from?? Noone can seriously expect this to happen. I think they should return to Mexico, their country of citizenship, and seek free treatment there. Nobody gets it here...I need new glasses but can't afford them- why can't I get them free?? Because that isn't the way it works. I also agree with the rationale given about the hospitals having to consider who can afford aftercare. There is obviously a very limited number of hearts and many people on the list- I think they should be given to people who will be able to keep them healthy. Children's Mercy should be applauded for doing all they can to provide quality services FREE. It sounds like they are doing all they can, short of giving him a new heart. I feel for the heartbreaking dilemma this family is in and I do hope they can find a way to give this child a chance at life.
I heard about this story several years ago when it happened and was glad to see that an article was written. Accountability is the issue at hand here, and it looks like noone wants to take it. Drugs & alcohol were involved- no ifs, ands or buts about it. Mr. Mots should be held accountable for driving under the influence just like anybody else would. If he had nothing to hide, he would have made sure he took the test. Even if everyone else was "confused" and thought someone else took it, ultimately the one person who definitely knew that the test hadn't been taken was Mr. Mots- or was he too drunk & high to remember??
Thank you for following up on Mr. Riley and his accountability issues. It's so sad that our elected officials are always in the news for incidents that bring negative attention to their behavior. Maybe Mr. Riley will heed this as a wake up call and a warning that he has to follow rules like everyone else.
Reading this article was inspiring. Mr. West is not just talking but "walking the walk". I admire his viewpoints and believe that he has much to offer our children in the KCMO school district. Keep your head up and make us proud.
Re: “At Charlie Parker Square, one cop's aggressive policing has some residents crying foul – and they're calling in his past for backup”
1st people complain about the cops not doing enough,,,and then they complain when they do their jobs....Damned if you do, damned if you don't.