In Nevada, Jeb Bush rally interrupted by Black Lives Matter demonstrators

[fredamae]

37. I've been all over the place

in thinking about this movement.
I have been shocked. I have "heard" the urgency in the protesters voices. I have been humbled by what I Did not know was-nay; Is happening. I am learning. I was indignant over the way the protesters treated Bernie, O'Malley et al.
I have listened to others criticisms and have voiced my own.
I was wrong.
In my opinion:
Tell me how anyone, but especially Black Lives....is Supposed to get Anyone to LISTEN when an entire race(s) of People have been Brutalized, Oppressed and all that Ignored, told to wait-we care..but not Now, when the laws rules and policies of a Nation are designed to create division, poverty and constant crises? What the hell right do WE have to criticize when I'd be willing to bet if the Shoe was on the Other foot (white privilege) we would likely do the Same thing?
Democracy IS Noisy. It can and Must be Disruptive at times when ALL else is Failed. When people are made uncomfortable...I know I Listen.
Sometimes we, ourselves are oblivious to all that going on all around us.
Do I like it? It doesn't Matter. This isn't about My likes/dislikes. This is a response to Hundreds of Years of Systemic, Legalized Murder, Torture and Oppression of Our Fellow Americans. Our friends. Our families. I am deeply troubled it Had to come to this..over and over and over again throughout our history. Because it is a signal, we Never learn from our own terrible errors.
It's time we grow up. Our help is needed. Can we please respond with understanding and less judgment?

There is a solution. We all work together. Together we Stand because Black. Lives. Matter. As much as yours and mine.
I support this movement as contentious as it is.

Imo-We must Stop shaking our heads, stop being so damned judgmental and grab a sign, don a t-shirt, pick up the phone, get involved in your town/city government..make sure policies, laws, rules treat all equally. Work toward police and justice reform from the bottom up. Become a part of the solution and Recognize when we are being Intentionally Divided for Political gain. Remember always: Many Hands Make a Light Load.
Nicole Sandler replayed this yesterday on Radio Or Not:...Rev. Dr. William Barber addressing Our Moral Crises-circa 2009 says it like it Is. Please listen to the Whole speech:
http://bluenationreview.com/americas-moral-crisis-rev-dr-william-barbers-epic-speech-aft-convention/

#BlackLivesMatter
#WeStandTogether

Thank you for being patient as I evolve. I'm trying hard to learn and it's a hard lesson when one begins to "feel the knowing" of the horrors with-in our Own country. But, all that doesn't matter and is nothing compared to Living this everyday with no relief in sight. How Loud will WE force them to get Before WE Listen?
My words this morning may reflect I have a good way to go yet-they may be a measurement of the distance I have to go in learning and understanding. I'm trying. I am working hard.
#RiseUp