Squeaky Wheels Get Greased

Now NBA players are doing it, expressing their views on racially motivated issues which have been created by haters.  The recent grand jury decisions which have cleared police officers of criminal misconduct in use of force cases which have resulted in deaths has stirred a wave of violent protests across the country.   And professional  athletes have gotten  involved  to promote an agenda which supports the protesters'.

The truth of the matter is that the deaths have not been racially motivated and the cries of racism we hear  from the haters is a fallacy.  While they apparently lack the understanding of the reason police had to use force the haters clearly understand that in our society squeaky wheels get greased.  Make enough noise and you will be appeased irregardless if you are right or wrong.

Hard working, honest Americans of all colors are generally not racist.  Sure, there are hate groups across the racial spectrum but they only represent a fraction of our population.  As a 26 year law enforcement veteran I can tell you that there is no deep seeded racial bias in the law enforcement  community, although that is what the haters want Americans to believe.

The problem has nothing to do with race and everything to do  with accountability.  There is a segment of our population which refuses to accept  responsibility for their actions, or  inactions, and wants to place blame elsewhere.  So they shift the focus away from reality and create a political hot button topic like racism to  get what they want.

I've had personal  experiences as a cop with such situations.  You can do everything by  the book but still get lambasted by the haters.  And usually it's because they want something for free.  It could be a get-out-of -jail-free card, a big pay day at the hand of a lawsuit, more government handouts or an atmosphere which discourages lawful scrutiny of their unlawful conduct.

So why are these haters being listened to and given  the time of day?  Even Barrack Obama has found time in  his busy schedule to address their "concerns".  It's all a bunch of garbage but alot of these haters are also voters so they get greased when they squeak.  Politics as usual.

I pray that in future elections we vote in people who have the guts to keep it real and talk straight.  People who will discard the squeaky wheel instead of greasing it and replace it with one that is sound in it's performance without all  the noise.  Because that's what all this rhetoric about racism is, just regressive noise.

 

 

      

Hypocrisy NFL Style

The National Football League claims to be all about anti-violent platforms.  Just take a look at the way they have admirably come out against crimes like domestic violence and child abuse.  Indeed, there is no room in our society for perpetrators of such heinous acts.  It is good that the NFL uses their stage to promote what is right and just.  Their influence and message can reach millions.

There is just one problem.  In the wake of a grand jury decision which exonerated a Ferguson police officer from alleged brutality there has been a wave of violence sweeping certain communities, including St. Louis.  One would  think that the NFL would be consistent with their anti violent campaign and come out against the violent protesters and try to bring calm to their communities.  That didn't happen.  In  fact, in St. Louis on  Sunday, certain Rams players did just the opposite by their inflammatory gestures which certainly added fuel to the flames.  And the NFL is standing behind their prima donna athletes' "right to free speech".

Well, NFL, I got news for you.  Ya can't  have it both ways.  Either you promote peace or you don't.  Their is a fine line between exercising a constitutional right and inciting violence.  When the former causes the latter  then it's gone too far.  And I really don't need to tell you something you already know.  But the question remains as to why you won't condemn such conduct when it obviously will stir further upheaval.

Oh, I think I know why, is it because of  the almighty dollar?  Bingo.  We certainly don't want to alienate the fan base of thugs and looters out there because, of course, they are big supporters of the NFL.  I mean, look at their gear.  From their hats to their shoes.  So let's not promote the right message, lets promote the most lucrative message.

I get it NFL.  I'm not blind to what all this is about.  If you really mean what you say then you would respect the system and stand behind an exonerated officer who was forced by a thug to use deadly force to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself.  But you're thumbing your nose at the outcome because a multitude of your fan base is, and you're going right  along  with it.  

Money, the root of all evil.  Now I clearly understand the motivation behind all of your messages.  It's not what you may really believe is right, it's about what will have the biggest  impact  to  your wallet.  It is disgraceful if I should say so myself.

For the record I want to say that my support is firmly with the men and women who risk their lives everyday and night to protect all of our rights and freedoms.  They are who I applaud and cheer for.  And I thank God for them.  Without them there would be no NFL to entertain us.