Somebody’s Gotta Die

You know how they say “someone has to die for the cause”? Have you ever heard that? Well, how many have to die till we are outraged? The police has been killing minorities for a while now. In fact, look at the history of police killing UNARMED men and women of COLOR. Even when there wasn’t video proof. First let me start saying I appreciate the police for their daily duties. I believe in law and order. But their badge is NOT a license to kill. They often take advantage of poor communication. Poor tactics on their part. A school shooter is often not a minority. In my community we often ask why the school shooter lives (unless he/she commit suicide). We see him handcuffed listening to the judge and we often say look at his privilege. We do not have that afforded to us where we come from. When will it be enough?

Look at the meaning of Policing: the enforcement of regulations or an agreement; the maintenance of law and order by a police force.

We have to act swiftly. For our sons and daughters. We need to demand the police to be retrained. Our communities have to be understood. We are often living our life blinded. Us as a people have to understand we have to change the system within the INSIDE of the corruption. We cannot keep throwing rocks. WE have to educate ourselves. WE have to make sure we educate the next generation. WE have to change some laws to protect OUR people. Let us be careful with the narrative some people around us create, “they were doing something illegal”. There’s nothing in this world worth someone’s life. NOTHING! Walking in a neighborhood when you are a minority is not a crime. Driving 5 mph over the limit should not get you shot. Why are we scared to say something? This has to be more than a post on your timeline. WE have to stop showing our brothers and sisters dying on tv and social media. Who else has to die? Your brother, your sister, your uncle, your mother, father perhaps. When will we stand up and scream at these lawmakers and politicians to bring change to the gang they call POLICE. When will the good policemen stand with the community and separate themselves from the hateful tactics they were taught. This matter effects everyone involved. The trauma this situation brings us will be passed down generations. Perfection does NOT exist but we need to empathize with one another. Life is delicate and it is definitely worth more than any reason people are dying for. Stop waiting until tragedy hits home. Speak up!!

To all the lives lost to senseless violence; may your name ring forever.

PEACE and LOVE