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28th Jul 2020oldarse commented on:
RacismHere we are, racism is like covid 19 it just won't go away. As with covid we need a cure, it's been on the news today that a young black guy was purposely run down - the car mounted the pavement and hit him - the two people in the car got out and shouted some racist abuse at him and then ran off, they meant to kill him. As with covid 19 it might take some time to find a cure but there are high hopes that a vacine might be available in the near future the same can be said about racism, there might never be a time when racism is eliminated but there could be a vacine. That being as I have said previously is the Royal family especially the queen, I watched the news the other night where Prince William was fronting the issue about mental health I thought it's ok for them to speak out about other issues but not one of them would think of being the voice against racism. This could be the vacine, what effect do you think that would have, it would be massive, people of this country and around the world would sit up and listen, what a difference it could make if the queen or one of the others (Charles for instance) stood up to denounce racism - people love this family - what a message that would send. But alas I think what I am saying will fall on deaf ears - so to say- and things will continue as they always have.ViewDate:
14th Jul 2020oldarse commented on:
5 things to watch to educate yourself on racism and white privilegeFor white people to understand what black people have to go through they need to know about the every day things that have happened to all black people from young and old. Besides the obvious ( the police) the things such as being ignored by shop assistants when waiting to be served, young children thinking it’s ok to insult you the list goes on and on. Alas nothing will change because the system won’t allow it to.ViewDate:
14th Jul 2020oldarse commented on:
Should wearing a face mask be compulsory in shops?Yes I think face masks should be made compulsory to wear. I wear a mask when I go shopping, I also think that they should be worn at all times outside. People who don’t wear them are selfish, I wear mine for their protection they should do likewise.ViewDate:
22nd Jun 2020oldarse commented on:
RacismSo what are you saying, that because of his previous background it was ok for that racist police officer to murder him. I hope you are not anyone who has a position in law and order, if you are god help us all.ViewDate:
21st Jun 2020oldarse commented on:
RacismI am fed up of hearing white people saying black lives matter, I do however applaud the involvement by ordinaty folk in the demostrations that have been conducted around the country, what is needed now is for action not words by this I mean people who are famous such as sports people, actors, singers etc., if they are really sincere about fighting racism in this country and around the world they should make their voices heard by creating forums and the like instead of parrot phrasing. These people have a following and if their fans knew their views they might change people's attitudes and change will come (so instead of saying what they think is the popular slogan they need to act). There is someone else who should be using their voice and that is the queen she is after aII the head of the commonwealth which includes a number of African and Caribbean countries what a statement that would make if she stood up against racism, she should also aknowledge her own black ancestry instead of hiding it away (why is that ?) just think what a monumental change that could make. Things need to change and there are people who could bring it about.