Insane Asylum Blog (Mr Chap) As long as we're beating each other up for Air Jordans and still living beyond our means, we should stay out of it, We'd just hurt their cause.

Bre Malone What I continue to witness of our people is the huge lack of participation in anything other than a one day march. Would there ever be a large enough continuance of presence for any such cause from us? No! As sad as it is to say, many want what could po...  moreWhat I continue to witness of our people is the huge lack of participation in anything other than a one day march. Would there ever be a large enough continuance of presence for any such cause from us? No! As sad as it is to say, many want what could potentially come out of these “Occupy Sit Ins”, but let’s keep it real, how many are willing to leave the comforts of their cozy home to sit outside for a cause. Even I will admit some trepidation. But should we participate as the question is posed? Yes!  less

Steven Dothard I would agree with Bre, that our people do not participate enough, but the reality is black folks are everywhere, doing/being some of everything. Are we "leaders" in many causes, no. But, we are involved. I think the problem we're having is "organizati...  moreI would agree with Bre, that our people do not participate enough, but the reality is black folks are everywhere, doing/being some of everything. Are we "leaders" in many causes, no. But, we are involved. I think the problem we're having is "organization". Meaning, although we are involved everywhere, we have nowhere to report back to! (smile) I'm always surprised at what any individual black person knows and does! Aint that true for you? I hesitate to judge blacks, because there's always someone or two that doesn't fit the judgemental mode I might impose.  less

Elizabeth Moore I could not march or put up a tent and sit but I strongly support their ideas. Blacks are certainly most of that 'poor' 99%.