I find that I've come to rely on you for a recap of disturbing news that nonetheless always leaves me feeling slightly more hopeful. Because, proof that other people see what I see, and that there might be more of us. Thank you, Ally. SSML.
I feel sure there are more of us. Maybe I'm stubborn, or maybe it's the only way I'll stay sane, but I feel certain there are more people who want the world to be so much better than this. And I am grateful you're left feeling slightly more hopeful, because I do try, and I am not without hope. We need it like we need air. Thanks for being here, Matt <3
I like the vivid memory at the beginning, the talking about grief, and the summary of facts. Really useful, relatable, and perhaps even soothing (solidarity).
Thank you, Sharon! You know me, if I don't write, I'll go mad, so no chance of stopping. It will be lovely when the topics are not so maddening, but in the meantime, we work with how it is <3 Thank you for being here, I appreciate you!
I have a little different situation. My wife and I are white and my kids are adopted from Guatemala. They are darker skinned than my wife and I. I have had the talk with them about dealing with cops and strangers. My son has several black friends. We always watched out for them and interceded if they were with us and shit started to happen. Once my son and one of his black friends were at school and went to leave the lunch room early like all the white kids were doing. One of the teachers, whose husband is a cop and was visiting that day, told her husband to stop my son and his friend from leaving. He stopped them, made them kneel down and put hi hand on his gun. These were 12 year old boys. They were eventually let go to go play. My son and his friend were traumatized.
When they told me about it, I went ballistic. I called the principal and said the cop had to come to the school and apologize to the boys personally or they were facing a lawsuit in Federal Court where all their racist bullshit would be on display. I am a lawyer so he knew it was a real threat. The cop came to the school and apologized to the boys and admitted he was wrong. I insisted that both boys be there. My son's black friend was astonished that I, a white man, would stand up for him. I told him that it was the right thing to do. My son's friends always knew Mr. Prindle had their back. They were welcome at our house, slept over, and knew they would be fed if they were there during meals.
Please pardon me, because I know we don't know each other, but what the fucking fuck?? That teacher should have been fired, too, because that is clearly not a person who should be near students who are Black or brown. That makes my blood boil. I am glad you raised hell, I am so sorry that happened to your son and his friend, and I hope that "teacher" and her husband end up somewhere they cannot hurt other people. She is not safe around children, and he is not safe with that gun. What a nightmare combination.
I fought racism in that school district for years. Another time they wanted to bar my son from going to 6th grade sleep over camp because they said he was disruptive. I wrote a letter to the school superintendent that said if you do that I will seek a federal injunction to stop everyone from going to camp while we examine their records for racial bias on kids who went to or were denied access to camp. My son went to camp. They learned not to mess with my kids.
Oof, Ally. This was a hard one because it is just so much. All the time. Every week. So much. And all of it just breaks your heart into little pieces. It's like watching The Pitt but you can't stop the television and go back to your quiet life because it's real life. People are getting hurt and people are dying and other people are cheering it on. It's so much.
Only stupid selfish men do not understand the word “no”.
Damn. Just damn it all. I hate that you are performing such a necessary service, Ally. Thank you.
Thank you for being here, Robert <3
I find that I've come to rely on you for a recap of disturbing news that nonetheless always leaves me feeling slightly more hopeful. Because, proof that other people see what I see, and that there might be more of us. Thank you, Ally. SSML.
I feel sure there are more of us. Maybe I'm stubborn, or maybe it's the only way I'll stay sane, but I feel certain there are more people who want the world to be so much better than this. And I am grateful you're left feeling slightly more hopeful, because I do try, and I am not without hope. We need it like we need air. Thanks for being here, Matt <3
I like the vivid memory at the beginning, the talking about grief, and the summary of facts. Really useful, relatable, and perhaps even soothing (solidarity).
Thank you for making my morning, Noelle. I'm so grateful for your comments, and solidarity is everything these days. Thank you for being here <3
Good reminders of how to behave.
Thanks, David <3
SO GOOD ALLY. and so so needed. Keep going.
Thank you, Sharon! You know me, if I don't write, I'll go mad, so no chance of stopping. It will be lovely when the topics are not so maddening, but in the meantime, we work with how it is <3 Thank you for being here, I appreciate you!
I have a little different situation. My wife and I are white and my kids are adopted from Guatemala. They are darker skinned than my wife and I. I have had the talk with them about dealing with cops and strangers. My son has several black friends. We always watched out for them and interceded if they were with us and shit started to happen. Once my son and one of his black friends were at school and went to leave the lunch room early like all the white kids were doing. One of the teachers, whose husband is a cop and was visiting that day, told her husband to stop my son and his friend from leaving. He stopped them, made them kneel down and put hi hand on his gun. These were 12 year old boys. They were eventually let go to go play. My son and his friend were traumatized.
When they told me about it, I went ballistic. I called the principal and said the cop had to come to the school and apologize to the boys personally or they were facing a lawsuit in Federal Court where all their racist bullshit would be on display. I am a lawyer so he knew it was a real threat. The cop came to the school and apologized to the boys and admitted he was wrong. I insisted that both boys be there. My son's black friend was astonished that I, a white man, would stand up for him. I told him that it was the right thing to do. My son's friends always knew Mr. Prindle had their back. They were welcome at our house, slept over, and knew they would be fed if they were there during meals.
Please pardon me, because I know we don't know each other, but what the fucking fuck?? That teacher should have been fired, too, because that is clearly not a person who should be near students who are Black or brown. That makes my blood boil. I am glad you raised hell, I am so sorry that happened to your son and his friend, and I hope that "teacher" and her husband end up somewhere they cannot hurt other people. She is not safe around children, and he is not safe with that gun. What a nightmare combination.
It is good to meet you, I'm glad you're here!
I fought racism in that school district for years. Another time they wanted to bar my son from going to 6th grade sleep over camp because they said he was disruptive. I wrote a letter to the school superintendent that said if you do that I will seek a federal injunction to stop everyone from going to camp while we examine their records for racial bias on kids who went to or were denied access to camp. My son went to camp. They learned not to mess with my kids.
Really nice, Ally.
Thank you, Jeffrey <3
You nail it…each and every time. Thank you for being you and a source of light in the midst of all of this crap.
Oof, Ally. This was a hard one because it is just so much. All the time. Every week. So much. And all of it just breaks your heart into little pieces. It's like watching The Pitt but you can't stop the television and go back to your quiet life because it's real life. People are getting hurt and people are dying and other people are cheering it on. It's so much.
Oh. And then fucking Graham Platner. He is the other end of the Kavanaugh horseshoe.