Hello Family,
We recently read Judge Mathis' book in our Book Club Chat. Some felt that he was a "sell-out" because he works in the "justice system."
I have heard many negative comments over the years, regarding Black police officers. Suggesting that they have somehow or another, "sold out," just by being cops.
I personally think that we need Sisters and Brothers in these positions. We certainly can't expect for other folk to give us, our children, our families, any kindness or consideration (based on the fact that prisons are full of us). Therefore, unless our own people are in these positions, to "give second chances," as Judge Mathis says, we aint gett'n too many of 'em.
I have a 25 year old son and when he was younger, i thought it would be a good thing for him to be a police officer. He totally rejected the suggestion.
It seems that a Black person working in the "justice system" is viewed negatively by some of us. How do you see it? Can we encourage our youth to seek key positions in this justice system, so that we can be in a better position to manipulate it in our favor?
Please vote in the poll above and post your comments below.
Looking forward to your input.
Destee
We recently read Judge Mathis' book in our Book Club Chat. Some felt that he was a "sell-out" because he works in the "justice system."
I have heard many negative comments over the years, regarding Black police officers. Suggesting that they have somehow or another, "sold out," just by being cops.
I personally think that we need Sisters and Brothers in these positions. We certainly can't expect for other folk to give us, our children, our families, any kindness or consideration (based on the fact that prisons are full of us). Therefore, unless our own people are in these positions, to "give second chances," as Judge Mathis says, we aint gett'n too many of 'em.
I have a 25 year old son and when he was younger, i thought it would be a good thing for him to be a police officer. He totally rejected the suggestion.
It seems that a Black person working in the "justice system" is viewed negatively by some of us. How do you see it? Can we encourage our youth to seek key positions in this justice system, so that we can be in a better position to manipulate it in our favor?
Please vote in the poll above and post your comments below.
Looking forward to your input.
Destee