I had every intention on talking baseball playoffs this morning. I wanted to talk about how the Tigers could’ve possibly blown it. How they remained in first place for 183 days, and then lost to the Royals, of all teams, which sent them on the road playing off against the Yankees in the ‘House of Pain’ instead of staying home like the Twins playing the A’s. I wanted to talk about how all the Astros needed to do was win one more game to create a shakier playoff future for the Cardinals but how instead, their loss sent the Cardinals on the road playing off against the Padres. I wanted to talk about how much I hate the Yankees and how much I already miss the Rangers. I wanted to talk about how I giggled when I found out this morning that Joe Torre bumped A.Rod to 6th in the line up right at playoff time quickly showing the $252 million dollar man who’s in charge. I wanted to talk about the loss of Dusty Baker as manager to the Cubs after finishing with the worst record in the National League at 66-96. Like I said, I really wanted to talk baseball. But I read something disturbing this morning and frankly as much as I even hate to get into T.O. even the teensiest bit, I have got to get this out of my system. I read the following in USA Today and it is titled 'Race a Factor'.
"Successful, visible, black men are always a visible target in this free country. Since the media can’t take his success away, they will do anything to discredit him. I’ve seen it to often. If it were Brett Favre instead of T.O. in the present situation, the attitude would be sympathetic and supportive. ‘White is right’ is still alive in America. Deny it all you like. We know the truth.”
This was written by Landry Smith from Atlanta. I have something to say to Landry. Are you just stupid? (rhetorically speaking,of course). I will agree that the media did jump the gun on this story. But let me tell you something. T.O., just like any other human being in this country, is responsible for his own actions. I know it is hard for you to imagine, but they taught us this in kindergarten. He is equally responsible for making his own decisions (okay, maybe his momma is), as well as his time in the spotlight. HE wanted to be famous, remember? Also, I want to know who this “we” is you speak of. Do you mean African Americans? Or did you and T.O. have a vicodin together and discuss this? I suppose Haynesworth is also a visible black target for all us free white people, huh? Even though he stomped on Gurode’s head (on PURPOSE) and sent him to the ER for 30 sweet stitches, we are trying to discredit him aren’t we? And from what your saying, that if Brett Favre had done the same thing, we (white people) would actually all be giving him high fives? Next time you write something, think it through before you start throwing out race cards and copouts. Give us something intelligent and worth reading. This one’s been played before, so do me a favor Landry. Go sell crazy some place else. We’re all full here.
Til’ next time..that’s the juice and I am out of here.
"Successful, visible, black men are always a visible target in this free country. Since the media can’t take his success away, they will do anything to discredit him. I’ve seen it to often. If it were Brett Favre instead of T.O. in the present situation, the attitude would be sympathetic and supportive. ‘White is right’ is still alive in America. Deny it all you like. We know the truth.”
This was written by Landry Smith from Atlanta. I have something to say to Landry. Are you just stupid? (rhetorically speaking,of course). I will agree that the media did jump the gun on this story. But let me tell you something. T.O., just like any other human being in this country, is responsible for his own actions. I know it is hard for you to imagine, but they taught us this in kindergarten. He is equally responsible for making his own decisions (okay, maybe his momma is), as well as his time in the spotlight. HE wanted to be famous, remember? Also, I want to know who this “we” is you speak of. Do you mean African Americans? Or did you and T.O. have a vicodin together and discuss this? I suppose Haynesworth is also a visible black target for all us free white people, huh? Even though he stomped on Gurode’s head (on PURPOSE) and sent him to the ER for 30 sweet stitches, we are trying to discredit him aren’t we? And from what your saying, that if Brett Favre had done the same thing, we (white people) would actually all be giving him high fives? Next time you write something, think it through before you start throwing out race cards and copouts. Give us something intelligent and worth reading. This one’s been played before, so do me a favor Landry. Go sell crazy some place else. We’re all full here.
Til’ next time..that’s the juice and I am out of here.
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