And then they came for black people, and “patriots” said nothing because they weren’t black

[kpete]

And then they came for black people, and “patriots” said nothing because they weren’t black

By Thoreau

When law enforcement tried to enforce a court order on Cliven Bundy, armed “patriots” showed up and brandished weapons and law enforcement backed down. When a cop murdered Michael Brown, unarmed black people protested and the cops brought out armored vehicles. Where were the armed “patriots”? Would the cops have backed down if the protestors in Ferguson showed up with rifles?

I think the questions answer themselves.

http://highclearing.com/index.php/archives/2014/08/18/18045

[onecaliberal]

1. I have been anything but silent.

We seem to be spitting in the wind. Ashamed to be white.

[oldandhappy]

2. I was thinking of that statement

about they came for the Jewish people and the other people did nothing because they did not see themselves as involved.

[rhett o rick]

3. There won't be a revolution per se. The Powers That Be will prod the black community until

they've had enough. The police will mobilize to keep the black community in check. The armed Right-Wingers will back up the police. Most likely the liberals will side with the black community and try to help thru non-violent means. The damn centrists among us, will hide under their beds and hope the status quo prevails.

[napkinz]

4. now they are silent ...