OPINION: Racist Swim Club Reminds Us It’s The Same Old Philly
By News One July 13, 2009 2:30 pm
From TheRetort.com:
The real problem with the recent Valley Club swimming pool incident is that, if you’re from Philadelphia, it comes as no surprise. We might wear that Ill Town badge with gritty pride, but we know what the deal is and has always been…
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This is such a sad thing to have happened, especially in this day and age. Nonetheless, what’s sadder are some of the juvenile comments some people have written on the matter. Here’s the bottom line, these United States of America were founded upon hate and said hate will continue to be perpetuated throughout the generations until Jesus/God comes back to reclaim what is his [period]. People of color, do not, contrary to what some believe, seek to be discriminated against; they just are. This is because of the foundation upon which this country was built on. When you have a bad foundation, a structure will not and cannot sustain itself; there will forever be breakdowns, some irreparable while others will merely be patched up. Furthermore, if instances such as theses are not brought to light, those who would love to see hate continue in our society, would go unchecked. I’m so glad that these kids, despite the traumatic experience, are learning how to exercise there right to form a peaceably assembly, as was done during the Civil Rights, Woman Rights and other monumental moments of times past. I sure am glad that by predecessors weren’t so litigious and ready to “settle” and that they held to principle. Right is right, is right …
You blacks are the ones that ALWAYS yell “racism” when something doesn’t go your way. Blacks do live for stuff like this. All the media hype and coverage, and you’re heroes Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson showing up. If there is anybody in this nation who won’t let racism die it’s the blacks!!!
those kids should be at another pool enjoying there summer but yet there parents have them out there waisting time sue and move on sometimes i think alot of black live for stuff like this see the country is still racist blacks are racist to so give me a break
F**K THEM RACIST ASS PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEAST…RACISM IS A SAD THING IN AMERICA…F**KS THE WHOLE COUNTRY UP…FOREVER!
No what they should do is dump gasoline in to the water and set it on fire.
Then protest lol
This case is so sad…discrimination and racism against anyone, let alone innocent little KIDS blows my mind.
Wasnt this from the movie Called “Pride”? Can u say Deja Vu?
assuming that you are white _A_ and god i hope so. if it werent for people like you this world wouldnt be like it is today. every group of people that you and yours come in contact with you corrupt, steal from, and then call them stuff like negroes, indians and whatever you say in your lil group of demons. lol you’re the only N-words in the world
Amen to you and donot stop fighting. But where it hurts in the pocket. There is nothing wrong with protest. We have the right to protest for right. It is this sort of mental breakdown with _A_ that will keep us behind.
nobody has anything to say about this situation and its ashame. white people fight for what the f**k they think is right and wrong but as soon as a black community has a problem and they want the world to know we are called negroes and ignorant. thats why so many of us black people dont stand up for s**t because we always get that negative feedback. im proud they are standing up and fighting this. Dont just let it go dont give up fight. because if the black community would have done it to a white group of kids believe will they will fight our asses and win, s**t they might even get it closed down. its crazy how people sre still acting this way. but i tell you this. this is a new generation, they can start this racial s**t up again if they want, we aint scared!!!!!!! im a f**kin fighter
Instead of being negative, bring something positive to the table.
What do you suggest _A_?
Looks like the same old negroes as well with this silly march!!