First off, I am frustrated and angry because I had to explain racism to my children. While watching the news last week A said to me "Mommy why are the people on the news saying people with darker skin are different from us?" Are you freaking kidding me?!?! I work hard at raising my daughters to love and respect everyone the way the Lord loves them. That what is on the inside is what counts. Up to this point, people of different skin color were just people. Now, my daughter just learned, falsely, that skin color matters. I found myself giving my 9 year daughter a quick history lesson, trying to reinforce that skin color should not matter to us, and does not matter to God. Realizing, the whole time, that my daughter just lost some innocence. Not because of what she sees in her daily life, but because we were watching the news. Isn't the news suppose to be factual and somewhat educational?
Let me be clear, I do believe racism still exist today. Obliviously, there are still white supremacist and groups that go the other way around, out in the world. I would love to see change. I would love to have my girls grow up in a world that racism and HATE didn't exist. I felt like I was doing my part by teaching my girls the right way. I agree with Mahatma Gandhi when he said:
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
Apparently the change that others want to see is more along the lines of this:
and this...
how about this...
and finally, this
I understand the idea of protesting and don't have a problem with a peaceful protest. What is happening today is not protesting. It is RIOTING and TERRORISM. If Martin Luther King (a REAL CIVIL RIGHTS HERO) was alive today, he would hang his head shame. To see his life work compared to CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR. It is sickening. Don't these people realize Martin Luther King was peaceful. Yes he protested, and rightly so, but I don't think I ever heard of him looting, burning, and destroying. He was a hero, the people in the above photos, are criminals. The people out there today "protesting" are doing nothing but increasing the hate in the world. And the Media is turning them into the heroes and making the ACTUAL Heroes the monsters. That is a shame.
I am angry and frustrated that people have opinions on things that they know nothing about. Going on and on about what this officer should have done or "excessive force", when they have NO IDEA what they are talking about. Yes, there are bad cops out there, just like there are bad teachers, bad doctors, bad priest/pastors, and yes, bad firemen/ women. They are out there, I am not denying that. BUT 99.99% of them are good people trying to do their job the best they can and still come home safe at night. I am angry to hear people call these Heroes cowards because they do what it takes to come home. They have the right to defend themselves, even against an "UNARMED" man. Here is an example of why "UNARMED" does not mean "NOT DANGEROUS". Follow the link to read the story, but to sum it up, the man in bandages is a cop who was faced an UNARMED man. It is a miracle he is alive.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204695764250437&set=a.1193627637283.157865.1126176157&type=1
There are MANY other stories just like this one, but they don't make the news. There are no protests, no riots. No one cares that every single day cops are out there putting their lives on the line for them. They have to make life or death decisions in nano seconds. Unless you have been in the situation you can not understand. Even as a LEO wife I cannot fully grasps what it is like. So to those who seems to be talking out their butts, SHUT UP or SIGN UP. If you really think you can do it better, then GREAT!!! Sign up, get your butt out there and be part of the change. Most offices are short handed, and I am sure they would love to have someone who knows so much already. Oh, and FYI, cops want body cameras too. More often then not, they clear the police officer of wrongful doings. Body cameras just add proof that what the officer said, happened. So please continue to argue that they are needed.
Another reason for anger and frustration. WHERE ARE THE PARENTS? When I hear about a child who is shot and killed by officers because he is carrying around a toy gun that looks real, "I think where were his parents?". Who buys a toy gun that looks real for a child? Why didn't they teach their child to listen to the police when they say "drop it"? Or, how about, "don't point this toy gun at people"? This is a real tragedy! Our children are not being taught common sense, or even common decency. Our children are the future and we need to teach them. Teach them consequences! Teach them they are not the center of the world. Teach them that they cannot do or take whatever they want "just 'cause they wanted to". If we don't, we only have our self to blame when they grow up into total scum bags. Now, I do know and understand that a parent can only do their best. Sometimes the best parents can still have scum bag children. At least they try! I try to show my girls I love them with my whole being, but they are not the center of my world. I will love them no matter what, and I am always going to be there for them. However, I want them to know that when the decisions they make get them in trouble, I will not save them from the consequence. I will fiercely protect them, but they also need to stand on their own. That being said, I am doing my best in teaching them to make good decisions. I pray that they grow up to be caring, compassionate, loving, strong, good, decent women. I believe that is my job a parent.
I am worried. I am worried because tonight I am going to give my husband his goodbye hug and kiss, say "be safe" and watch him leave. I am not alone, there are LEO families all over who are sending their heroes out to protect and serve. I am worried because no matter how good of person my husband is, people hate him. I am worried that one of these days he might have to use his weapon to defend himself, and it will forever scar him. I am worried about the other LEOs who are out with him and their families. I know the worry that comes from watching the news, seeing the horrible things, and not knowing if he is safe. I know the worry while waiting for the check-in text from my husband. The text that is just a kissie face :* that says everything is fine. I am worried that, one day, my girls are going to realize the hate people feel for their Daddy, because of his badge. I am worried that realization will make them start to worry about their Daddy when he leaves at night. More loss of innocence.
I am PROUD. I am so incredibly proud of my husband. My girls and I know that he is a hero. We know that when he is out there doing his job, he is doing it for us. We know he is helping, serving, and protecting people. We know that he would do so for even those who disrespect and hate him. We know how tired and worn out he is when he comes home. I am proud of him. I will fiercely protect him from anyone who has anything bad to say about him or his LEO brothers/sisters.
I will continue to pray that this madness will end soon. I will continue to pray that innocent people are no longer terrorized and hurt. I will continue to pray for the safety of the officers who are trying to protect those innocent people. I will continue to pray that change does happen for the better.
Rant over...
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