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Re: Rant: Oh the Ignorance

Oriole Fan (Aaron, you know wh — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 09:59:31 -0000

Aaron, te posr was an insightful read. Being that this is my first comment via your blog, give me a slack here. I usually glance Technosailor every once in a blue moon, and this time I felt compelled to give my two, or in this case, it might be ten cents. Aaron, your mentality does not reek of racism, as many of my friends and even myself have thought about the issue you are having in Baltimore County. I, for example, don't care to drive into Randallstown to stop for gas when driving home from State College, Pa.

The issue is more than just lazy black people in Baltimore County, it's a socio-economic problem and the forces in place that should be helping people to improve their lives in matter which may be acceptable to us have failed.

Being an American History and English major, I have studied American culture time in and time out and I do agree in the most with what you have written. Being a African-American from the completely different side of the tracks, I can certainly understand and more than relate to your side of things.

Being the devil's advocate, I'd like to bring another part of the equation into place. Like you, I'd not want to live in Baltimore County, well, because it's Baltimore County. However, it is kind of difficult to tell people who don't know any better, lack parental guidance, never had a father or mentor, or have it seethed into their head that they are inferior to suddenly improve themselves. Keep in mind, a lot of these kids to go to school in places that you'd never want you kids to go and a lot of the families in that area don't have the typical nuclear family in place.

Keep in mind as well, a lot of the people in that area are GOOD-MEANING people, just that alot of them cannot afford to move, just because they don't make enough to do so. Add to that good kids who get caught up in the element, and bam, we have the ingredients for the conversation we have here.

Like I tell my youngest brother, if young people favor following 50 Cent rather than the prinicples and ideology of Martin Luther King in the encylopedia, we have a deep problem. This example is a very small issue among many in the black community.

Yes, all the obstacles and thoughts of inferiority are surmountable, but it is much, much harder to overcome and not as easy as saying, "yeah, get a job or go to school", when many of these people don't have the means to do so.

This problem is so complex, historical & so deep rooted, that a blog cannot answer it.

Re: More on “the Book”

Oriole Fan (Aaron, you know wh — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:37:32 -0000

So are we going to see you on Fox News one of these days peddling your book? Are we going to see an endless series of books by you thereafter? When you make it big, don't forget us little guys...

In all seriousnesss, congratulations and good luck with the deal. Hopefully, this leads to bigger and better things.

Re: More on “the Book”

Oriole Fan (Aaron, you know wh — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 10:52:41 -0000

Hooking up with Shepard Smith -- go you. Might as well aim high...

Re: More on “the Book”

Oriole Fan (Aaron, you know wh — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:26:54 -0000

Oops. My bad.

Through the grapevine, we hear that you are quite the employee at Annapolis Junction & Laurel. Ah, you are so better off now...

Re: Katrina

Oriole Fan (Aaron, you know wh — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:40:25 -0000

Well said, Aaron. Hope all is well out there. Like you said, I cannot fathom what the people are going through in Louisiana, Mississippi & Alabama. Watching CNN and Fox News, the experience I have had watching the news has lead me to moments of hope, angst, sorrow & benvolence.

One thing left unsaid due to this tragedy, in light of the war, the rise in gas prices and other little things we nitpick about, is to appreciate life and everyday you wake up.

If the readers can, donate to the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army or any organizations in need and that can supply help to the victims of Katrina.

Off to see the O's up at Fenway this weekend.

- Anthony

Re: The Story Thus Far

Oriole Fan (Aaron, you know wh — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:44:25 -0000

You'll be fine. Whatever happens, happens. Just take this as time to learn, look back & move on and get things in order.

If you need anything or want to talk, you know where to find me.