Young men, I know they harass you and make you angry, but PLEASE, just do what they tell you to do… get badge numbers and have them held accountable later.

@Wreckless Driver

You are 1000% on the money. I want to also introduce my new theory on what I have studied, analyzed and now will be writing a dissertation on the on going struggles in the African American Community as it relates to all of these negative ills.

The cause is “Deprivation.”

When one is deprived, one’s access is restricted. This lack of access can manifest itself in the form of inadequate schools, housing, economic opportunity, the political process and ultimately the American Dream.

So then this deprivation causes one to begin to emmulate the access of information available; which causes a plethora of community and society ills: The misogyny, the self loathing, embracing mediocrity and ultimately becoming victim to society’s social heirarchy of relevance. These are all symptoms of the deprivation.

Because there are some of us who can overcome the deprivation, we must study the time line of success and recreate it for later application.

I’ve given a scant accounting of where Im trying to go. Would love to hear your opinion “Wreckless” on what you think.

***Keep in mind that sometimes deprivation can be internal as well as external. Be as critical as possible. Not looking for you to agree but to give your honest thought on this.
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I agree with your synopsis somewhat. I also am a firm believer in the theory that “if one can diagnose an illness then one can cure it” we all can sit back and trace the origins of what it is that ails us as a people. We have many great minds who to this day continue to use it as consistent talking points. Where i am is at the stage of CURING the sickness which much like religion can be debated but in the end all leads to the same source. No matter how it is you’ve come to believe that we ended up in the fix that we find ourselves in,the important thing is solving the problems. We can all agree that we are suffering from a great affliction,what we need to do now is come up with an aggressive form a treatment before the ailment kills us. Those of us who acknowledge the sickness are at a far greater advantage than those of us who are in denial.

And I get what your saying but answer this how am I going to better myself I go to school do the best I can but when I go for the job, a less experience white person gets it, my family not rich I cant start my own business, so one has to give me a break, let me ask you what do you do for a living??
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I am part owner of a Neighborhood bar and i run a personal security company that staffs bars and night clubs with security people. I spent 8 years in the Marine Corps and did 4 years of college when i got out. You have to set a goal for yourself and be single minded about achieving it. It takes hard work and SACRIFICE! You have to be able to go without certain things in order to achieve your goal. that is the part most folks don’t seem to get or be willing to do. If it means giving up going and out and partying for 6 months to a year in order to save some money,then DO IT! SACRIFICE is the first step in achieving your goals. Learn to do without that which will only give you short term pleasure in order to attain your long term goals. That is the best advice i can give to you or any other young person out here who is trying to make it. Good luck to you in whatever field you choose to pursue.