First of all, I am not sure you even know the racial backgrounds of the various
posters in this group. I don't.
Second, you don't know and are making assumptions about all of us. I was raised
in the 70s by very socially liberal parents- very Free to Be You and Me, love
everyone, don't judge.
You are trying to read between the lines about what I, or others, have posted
to try to see something that probably isn't there, all while making blatant
judgments against US.
I like Asbury. I moved here, bought a house here, pay my taxes, license my dog,
pick up garbage in my yard, keep my house clean etc. My *true* feelings are
that I am a bit weary of all the crime and it saddens me. I want to feel safe
where I live, as do most people. I don't know how to make it better, other than
just living my life the best way I can, be a good neighbor, call the police if
needed etc. I had a similar conversation with a neighbor who just moved to
Holmdel before her 6 year old starts first grade (Spanish). I had many
conversations with close friends who started a business here and and renovated
a house on the West side (bi-racial). Other neighbors are moving next week
because they are sick of crime (another bi-racial couple). Or another business
person who also lived in town and sent kids to private school (bi-racial
family, has not\w moved I believe).
The bottom line is that if people came here- for whatever reason- and complain
about crime- or whatever- that doesn't make them racists! And not everyone
needs to be an activist is in order to NOT be a racist. Most people just do the
best they can.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "2fast4u" <sharon_b283@...> wrote:
>
> Well, since I've offended just about everyone who
> posts here now, glad you let your "true" feelings
> show! I just happen to be Black through no fault
> of my own, am proud of the accomplishments of my
> people and you mention military, my father fought at
> Anzio, Italy on the ground, a Buffalo Soldier, while
> the Tuskegee Airman beat the Germans A$$ in the air.
> 2 Uncles also fought at the Battle of the Bulge and
> 1 in the Navy, all WWII. My husband was involved
> in the Tet Offensive back in 68 and my son was
> military intelligence in Pusan, Korea.
>
> Yes we serve like He*l, too! Since I was fortunate
> to never have lived in what you call a "ghetto", 13
> years of Catholic School, 12 years of dancing school
> and violin and voice lessons, where I attended the SAME
> Catholic Schools my parents did, I guess I'm
> MORE than lucky. Not bragging either. Thought everybody
> did what I did, because it's the world I came from.
>
> When I hear people "hint" at and use certain phrases,
> I've lived long enough to KNOW how to read between the lines.
> I am NOT the dimmest bulb in the room and since you are NOT
> Black, don't tell me what I know and DON'T know! Peace I
> leave you, my Peace I give you! I go in Peace to love and
> serve the Lord and that's ALL I do! Have a nice life!
>
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