This blog is about my everyday life, my daily reactions and opinions. I am a happily married man of 59-years, father of three, grandfather of 15 and three great grandchildren. I retired from a 39-year teaching/coaching and athletic administration career. I authored five (5) books and continue today as a sport education consultant and motivational speaker. I am richly blessed.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Touche' Gents
Yesterday morning, I stopped in at a local restaurant for a cup on coffee and a newspaper read while waiting for a meeting time to arrive. It was impossible not to hear the conversation exchange between four fellas at a nearby table; they all spoke loudly trying to get their opinion's on the table before interrupted. The topic choice was the demonstrations and rioting in Ferguson, Missouri. Since the fatal shooting of a young Black boy by a police officer that city continues to be in turmoil.
I heard some worthy thoughts expressed by these fellow patrons but for the most part this all white gathering strongly suggested that young 'Blacks' seemingly have a problem accepting authority. I wanted so badly to interject a tidbit but I remained stifled. I would like to have asked the rather nearsighted group if they had any thoughts about the plethora of mass killings in our schools and public square perpetrated by 'young White boys?'
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