"It's surreal the American Black males fate intertwines so much with guns" - Coli breh

[George's Dilemma]

The US has a higher violent gun rate death than Afghanistan - a country that's been at war since 1979 (40 years).

you gotta love her.

 

[cheek100]

And oddly enough they knowingly make it difficult for a black man to own a gun

 

[George's Dilemma]

No, I get you. It's an issue. I just hate when it's dropped on Black men in America. A lot of shyt is placed on them by everyone -- it's always Black American males -- and they are made to think it's just them. And it's placed on their said "culture."

This is a global issue -- but in the States it has been an issue for a minute - and the thing is -- it's bigger than music or glorification.

I dont agree with you on just about everything, but I tip my hat for acknowledging how much finger pointing is thrown at Black men. Still you're wrong about not calling it a culture. In this case the culture of gun violence isn't limited to Black men. It's an American culture, and its commonly labeled as gun culture. You'd have to be naive to not acknowledge the subculture under that same umbrella that is killing so many Black men though.

 

[jadillac]

No, I get you. It's an issue. I just hate when it's dropped on Black men in America. A lot of shyt is placed on them by everyone -- it's always Black American males -- and they are made to think it's just them. And it's placed on their said "culture."

This is a global issue -- but in the States it has been an issue for a minute - and the thing is -- it's bigger than music or glorification.

You're not wrong. BUT same time, as a black man, in my mind I've always hoped that we'd hold ourselves to a higher standard than mindless gun violence. Like we KNOW white ppl love guns. Collect them, have gun shows, target practice etc. And even loving guns is OK in & of itself. You can marvel/admire the craftsmanship, the way it fires, the look etc.
BUT they don't use them to end the life of their fellow white counterparts nearly as often as we do when you look at it on a % of the population.

 

[Cel 510 kid ados forever]

The US has a higher violent gun rate death than Afghanistan - a country that's been at war since 1979 (40 years).

America as a whole is a violent place not just Ados blacks.

 

[UncleTomFord15]

Its not just a "African American" thing. It's black males in general. It's the same shyt in Canada, England(but with knives), France, anywhere nikkas are in general. nikkas love glorifying ignorant shyt and get mad when no one takes them seriously.


Bring on the negs

 

[The Fade]

I'm just talking about Black men, how much we glorify guns(mainly thru rap music) and the amount of damage it's done to our communities which are already behind the 8ball to start with.

I really do believe those stories about the govt dropping boxes of weapons in urban communities decades ago.

Reminds me of how the west poured more gas on the whole Jamaican situation that involved those two parties and hood bosses

 

[Rhapscallion Démone]

I could be wrong but I don't think he was just talking about gun violence amongst civilians but like over all. Police gun violence too

 

[Malcolmxxx_23]

I'm just talking about Black men, how much we glorify guns(mainly thru rap music) and the amount of damage it's done to our communities which are already behind the 8ball to start with.

I really do believe those stories about the govt dropping boxes of weapons in urban communities decades ago.

Bro just look at all the gun reference in modern day rap


Pls guys dont call me c00n



Fred

 

[Commish]

OP..

IMO, the issue is people lacking conflict resolution and communication skills. Owning a gun or possessing a gun doesn't have to result in the death of lives. People can own an arsenal of guns and coexist amongst each other peacefully.

Lastly, I think everyone on this board know what Black men are up against within this society. Based on this knowledge, I believe that we can learn to set aside differences and attempt to resolve issues without resorting to violence.

There may be a time where we may have to fight side by side against the opposition and if that is the case, then we will be at a great disadvantage, if we don't learn how to exercise alternative methods in thwarting conflicts amongst each other....

 

[GodinDaFlesh]

Many black ppl in the hood do not know how to resolve conflict without violence (I'm gonna beat your ass, I'm gonna clap him).

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Afghanistan has a population of 34 million -- and we have 327 million. So, it is a weird comparison -- with them having such a small population compared to ours.

But, I get what he was trying to say.

The US hasn't been at war with two superpowers over 40 years.
The data was done on a per 100,000 basis - it's not an absolute figure.

If you have issues with the comparative, take it up with NPR - funded by your government.

 

[xoxodede]

The US hasn't been at war with two superpowers over 40 years.
The data was done on a per 100,000 basis - it's not an absolute figure.

If you have issues with the comparative, take it up with NPR - funded by your government.

Who said it was an issue. Not I. Just saying - for such a small number (Afghanistan) war or not -- it's still extremely high.

The U.S. is 327 Million so for them to be right under isn't something to brag on or point out -- IMO.

 

[MarrieGotBandzzz]

I could be wrong but I don't think he was just talking about gun violence amongst civilians but like over all. Police gun violence too

Cops in the US are a joke this is so fukking crazy I just dont know what to say men this is sick

 

[8WON6]

Many black ppl in the hood do not know how to resolve conflict without violence (I'm gonna beat your ass, I'm gonna clap him).

The temporary power a gun provides is the only resource many people have to resolve conflicts. People with wealth and other non-violent resources utilize them.