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I don't get the same impression of this Brother, that you do. I see him as a Brother, like any other, caught deeper in the traps and snares than most.
I do agree that a straight man would probably find homosexual acts disgusting and sick, but many a straight man are faced with the prospect of having to engage in such. If they are one of the unfortunate ones, forced to submit, humiliation is no doubt present.
A debilitating humiliation for a man, i'd imagine. One that they would carry inside themselves like a cancer, eating away at them, as they embark upon their newfound freedom out of prison ... creating relationships with women, creating children, raising them ... all with this overwhelming psychological devastation on their entire being, simmering right under the surface.
No, they probably don't jump up and down screaming for their next homosexual experience, but they are much more inclined to take part in more, as a direct result of taking part at all (the first time). In addition, it's been said, the abused becomes the abuser ... and well ... if one is raped, be it man or woman, it's abuse and has long term, invasive, psychological effects ... often for a lifetime.
For women, the abuse is often met with kind consideration, offers of therapy, etc. ... a Black Man coming from prison, gets nothing, but the humiliation you spoke of.
This is fast becoming the end for many Black Men ... prison ... and while you have escaped it, you must hope your children and grandchildren fare as well.
Destee
I agree with everything you said with the exception of Fleece Johnson's Character. I think Antione nailed his character without even knowing it. Just my opinion.
The rest of your post is IMO, very much on point.
As for my children and grandchildren....I think the trap of prison is one of the easiest traps in the world to avoid. If my children embrace the teachings that I work to instill in them (Love of God, love of family, love of community, accountability, self-responsibility, strong work ethic, value education, and self-respect) they will have no problems staying out of that trap.
I will show them this video when I get home....just in case.
Don't take this to mean I don't have empathy for those who find themselves in this trap, but until we embrace the character traits I mentioned and stop sitting around blaming the White man for our walking into his trap although we clearly see the trap, MANY, MANY more will walk into this trap with their eyes WIDE OPEN...blaming the White man all the way.