As the world watches the horrific scenes from the recent disaster in New Orleans I have to wonder why...
Since Katrina destroyed and wrecked havoc on the Gulf Coast millions of people have experienced a range of emotions.
As the world watches the horrific scenes from the recent disaster in New Orleans I have to wonder why it is taking so long to help our citizens in a timely manner.
When the Tusami hit aid was sent immediately. On September 11th, we responded with swift military precision in Iraq. To watch fellow Americans of color in this great and capable nation wait for help is unethical and pathetic at best.
Several well known celebrities as well as the mayor of New Orleans have either hinted or just came out and said that the lack of a timely response has prejudicial undertones. I'm beginning to agree with this sentiment.
As I watch images of human beings of various racial backgrounds with only the clothes on their back wade through filthy water in shock, why are the only references to looting and theft aimed at the minority victims? Is this a national stereotype aimed at insulting minority Americans? Is it to be believed that we are the only human beings that loot, steal, kill, rape and pillage...I think not.
People are people, we are all human beings. Whether poor or wealthy we all bleed red, feel pain and sorrow and ultimately when we die...become ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
Why is the media portraying us in such a negative light? And may I add, getting away with it!
On a good day it is bad enough to witness people of enormous wealth flaunt their mansions, cars and a variety of extravagant material possesions across the media, while millions suffer from inadequate health care, homelessness, and hunger in this country. It is doubly atrocious when a natural disaster demolishes one of our cities that is good enough to party and vacation in, yet, the citizens must "wait" for food and assistance as we close in on the week mark since Katrina hit.
Charity starts at home and should be equal and unbiased for one and all. Maybe just maybe the appearance of racisim is a coincidence...
Maybe, it's not.
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