BearK wrote:
As I move through different threads, I find the prayer threads are the most civil, the most concern shown for others. How easy it is on some other threads to go astray, misunderstand, or misread and come up with bitter words. Sign of the times???? I am guilty of being in a hurry, and not fully considering what is said or how it's said. When I realize I made an mistake - an apology is in order from me.
As a professed Christian, it is my obligation to pray for all whose life I touch through communication, as well as those I know personally. I find it wise to remember my mother's words, "You get more bees with honey than with vinegar."
After giving a 'brotherly love' spiel, I thought about it, and now would like to add some really down to earth comments.
If you were born in America, or came here, worked hard and were successful - good for you. This 'WHITE PRIVILEGE,' (to be exceedingly blunt) is Bull Shit. No one is created equal, if we had been - we'd all be healthy, wealthy, intelligent, beautiful or handsome - WE ARE NOT. So get over it. Some are more equal than others, but across the board - it just doesn't exist. The truth is, if you can't pick yourself up, work hard, and be successful - tough! It is your own fault, although there always will be some who cannot do it, for others, there are plenty of opportunities here - or at one time there were.
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Yea, you got this right. I thank the heavens for "inequality". You sure as hell wouldn't want to listen to me singing, heck I could n't even tolerate it.
It's great there are musicians and singers who are so much more than equal to me, I do enjoy good music.