Emotions are running high after the murder of the unarmed Michael Brown by Ferguson police. New details seem to be shared daily and I’m personally just now getting deep into the details. Many people have protested and voiced their opinion and as most people have heard, one person in particular that had noteworthy thoughts was former NBA Wizard, Gilbert Arenas. He took to his Instagram account to speak out about the Ferguson rioters.
“I would like to start off by saying too the family of the victim GOD BLESS#RIPmichealbrown you will be missed: too EVERY African American out there..how dumb are we really???every time we hear some bad news, the first thing we do is #RIOT #ROB #STEAL #BURN sh-t in our OWN neighborhoods..this racism fight has never been #blackvswhite, it’s ALWAYS been #blackvsblack from what the stats.. About 10 riots from the black community over the years and the only thing damaged ,was the BLACK COMMUNITY by The BLACK COMMUNITY..only reason they issue riot police isssss just in case you actually got smart enough to walk 6 blocks ,YALL ain’t f-cking up white rich sh-t smdh”
Cool. I can see that. But where things go array is when Gilbert speaks on Rev. Al Sharpton.
“FAMILiES of the victims pleaseeeeee stop asking #alsharpton to speak or ur behalf,you have a better chance having #caesar the monkey from #planetoftheapes to get justice for you..the stats also show AL coon sharpton has not helped one situation he has protested at,he actually made it worst and because of him the jury goes the other way..(think about it) Jena six,trayvon and the list goes back way back..#AL ur like a #THOT in the club,lookn for attention what u said at trayvons rally #enoughisenough ur right were tired of u PRETENDING”
Well damn. I saw where Gilbert was going, but calling Rev. Al a thot is where he went left… I can’t agree with that. To be honest I don’t like that word at all for ANYONE. But I especially don’t like it for someone who’s been such a pillar in our community for civil rights. Whether you like him or his methods or not, the fact is Al has brought many social issues to the forefront. He did so on his own merit and don’t forget he played a part in the success of Jesse Jackson and Shirley Chisholm.
The following day when the camera man confronted Al with the idea that his presence could be making an already tense situation worse than what it is, Sharpton responded with, “How? By going out and helping the family and calling for peace?” he questioned.
He then left Arenas with a challenge.
” I don’t know who he is …you say he plays Football? ” The Reverend questioned.”Well, put what he does and mine in Civil Rights and we’ll see who won more and lost more.”
Al went old school on him with the comparison.
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