I can’t get the recent tragedies out of my mind

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This makes me happy about my “under a rock” status. I don’t even know what happened to George Floyd other than that he was unfairly and brutally killed by a cop. That’s all I need to know. I don’t need to watch a horrific video.

I am doing the best I can in my day-to-day life by being a good person and not being a racist. Have no desire to start hand-wringing and being depressed and hopeless because that’s not going to benefit anyone but will actively hurt me and my loved ones.

You would be a better person if for even just a moment imagine that it happened to you, how would you feel if you were accused of something you did not do, how would you feel not being able to breath? How would you feel then?

[Anonymous]

We're not mean to have all the tragedy of the world at the ready for our consumption. I keep up on some news to be a responsible citizen and community member, but otherwise tune out and try to see what's around me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This makes me happy about my “under a rock” status. I don’t even know what happened to George Floyd other than that he was unfairly and brutally killed by a cop. That’s all I need to know. I don’t need to watch a horrific video.

I am doing the best I can in my day-to-day life by being a good person and not being a racist. Have no desire to start hand-wringing and being depressed and hopeless because that’s not going to benefit anyone but will actively hurt me and my loved ones.

Wow. White privilege!

And not everyone is even capable living under a rock.

I’m not white. I’m not a disadvantaged POC, but I don’t have white privilege.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This makes me happy about my “under a rock” status. I don’t even know what happened to George Floyd other than that he was unfairly and brutally killed by a cop. That’s all I need to know. I don’t need to watch a horrific video.

I am doing the best I can in my day-to-day life by being a good person and not being a racist. Have no desire to start hand-wringing and being depressed and hopeless because that’s not going to benefit anyone but will actively hurt me and my loved ones.

You would be a better person if for even just a moment imagine that it happened to you, how would you feel if you were accused of something you did not do, how would you feel not being able to breath? How would you feel then?

How would imagining that help anyone or anything?

[Anonymous]

I don’t think we should get it out of our minds. We have to change; we have to do better. I don’t banish those thought and feelings, OP, I’ve started to embrace them and take action.

These are the most troubling times of my life. NOT feeling the tragedies our country is inflicting is the danger.

[Anonymous]

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For me personally, it breaks my heart that this man got himself into such a situation. It was tragic that he apparently had taken the wrong path i.e. drugs and counterfeit money. These are crimes which should not be punishable by death much less without a trial. He may have been very resistant to being restrained, which made for tough calls by the arresting officers.

This viewpoint is part of the problem. "Got himself into a siruation"? You are blaming the victim. Even if a person is resistant to being restrained, continuing counsel on someone's neck after he loses consciousness is not a "tough call."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think we should get it out of our minds. We have to change; we have to do better. I don’t banish those thought and feelings, OP, I’ve started to embrace them and take action.

These are the most troubling times of my life. NOT feeling the tragedies our country is inflicting is the danger.

+1. Our current culture seems to propagate that we should always be happy and at peace regardless of what’s happening. We should feel bad when bad things are happening. We should act to change - not forget or distract.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am haunted by the image of George Floyd calling for his mother as that murderous cop knelt on his neck and killed him. Of that toddler with the purple little legs on a ventilator from COVID pediatric inflammation syndrome. Another four year old who had access to a loaded gun and shot himself in the head.

I’m just so... I don’t even know how to describe it. Scared, furious, worried, grateful (that it isn’t me or my children). Anyone else?

For the record, I get lots of outdoor exercise, meditate every morning, and eat incredibly well. I have a loving supportive husband and beautiful child. I never watch the news but won’t give up reading the paper.

I think that the cure is to take action on these issues. I always feel less anxious when I do something.
March
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Donate (including blood)

[Anonymous]

Your child in the future: Mom, tell me about he civil rights movement of 2020. Was it amazing to see the country come to together to fight racism and police brutality?

PPs: I don't know. I was too overwhelmed sitting in our rich, white, safe suburban neighborhood, so I just pretended it wasn't happening.

[Anonymous]

I mean honestly, I’ve seen much sadder news stories.

When children are raped and killed. Those are the stories that haunt me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean honestly, I’ve seen much sadder news stories.

When children are raped and killed. Those are the stories that haunt me.

How does that help?! That is such a weird rationalization.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Same OP. My husband is a strong silent type, but he nervously showed me a poem last night that he'd written about what he's been feeling. We wept in each other's arms. I almost wish I'd never watched the video. Watching someone be slowly tortured to death has really shaken me.

I am ripped apart by what happened to George Floyd. When he called out for his mom as he was being murdered .... I can’t get it out of my mind.

Thank you for watching. The video needs to be seen. I watched the NY times version of events, and was horrified. Please watch the video if you haven't. It broke me to hear that a 17 year old girl filmed this.

[Anonymous]

I would like to add these thoughts to my post. Please understand it is not intended to upset or offend anyone, I just feel like I have to say this.

When my house is dirty I have to sweep and clean and it is not easy, not fun and definitely not my favorite task. But it must be done in order to make it great and clean once again. Our country has accumulated a lot of “dirt”. Cleaning it up and returning it to “One nation under God.” is probably not going to be our favorite task. But I am so thankful for a President, who understands this and is willing to complete the work and carry out the duties that will help us to become great and clean once again, one nation under God. He is not perfect, none of us are. But his sacrifices are appreciated by me and many others, who recognize he has a tough job.

I, too, am struggling with the “tragedies.” I also struggle with the difficulties that come with the “house cleaning” that needs to be done in America. I have a personal struggle with seeing people who seem to have lost hope; when hope is right before them. I struggle with those who know of and enjoy the blessings of the work that Jesus did on the cross, yet do not share the “good news that salvation and hope are free.” There is a Way.

Some may think that what He did, “to die a brutal death upon a cross to save the world from its sin,” would bring sadness and they weep at the thought. But Jesus came, gave His life and continues to bless us as He offers us salvation from our sins.

There is hope and blessings, free for the asking. I pray that all will come to find the saving grace that is offered to them personally and be willing to make the sacrifices of a good citizen doing the work of returning America to the intentions of its founders and making this nation great once again, America can be once again a “lighthouse” to the world and a hope for the freedom we enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would like to add these thoughts to my post. Please understand it is not intended to upset or offend anyone, I just feel like I have to say this.

When my house is dirty I have to sweep and clean and it is not easy, not fun and definitely not my favorite task. But it must be done in order to make it great and clean once again. Our country has accumulated a lot of “dirt”. Cleaning it up and returning it to “One nation under God.” is probably not going to be our favorite task. But I am so thankful for a President, who understands this and is willing to complete the work and carry out the duties that will help us to become great and clean once again, one nation under God. He is not perfect, none of us are. But his sacrifices are appreciated by me and many others, who recognize he has a tough job.

I, too, am struggling with the “tragedies.” I also struggle with the difficulties that come with the “house cleaning” that needs to be done in America. I have a personal struggle with seeing people who seem to have lost hope; when hope is right before them. I struggle with those who know of and enjoy the blessings of the work that Jesus did on the cross, yet do not share the “good news that salvation and hope are free.” There is a Way.

Some may think that what He did, “to die a brutal death upon a cross to save the world from its sin,” would bring sadness and they weep at the thought. But Jesus came, gave His life and continues to bless us as He offers us salvation from our sins.

There is hope and blessings, free for the asking. I pray that all will come to find the saving grace that is offered to them personally and be willing to make the sacrifices of a good citizen doing the work of returning America to the intentions of its founders and making this nation great once again, America can be once again a “lighthouse” to the world and a hope for the freedom we enjoy.

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