I was talking to a student about mythology, and someone said the word, “Police.” The student instantly became infuriated.
Before I continue, let me make one thing very clear. I am in no way saying that it is OK for police to kill an unarmed suspect. I also know that police are put in life or death situations daily, and waiting to shoot could mean they don’t go home to their family that night. OK, back to the student.
She began talking about how all police officers suck, and how they are killing black people for no reason. I did not have time to get into all of the reasons that she was wrong, so I asked her if she knows what statistics are. She said no, so I explained how the FBI keeps specific data about how many people are killed by police, and what race they are (although I believe we are all one race, but that is a conversation for another article). I told her that roughly 60% off the people killed by police are white men, not blacks. Her response was as follows.
“If that’s true it is because the white people are doing something where they deserve to be shot. Black people aren’t doing anything wrong, but the police are going around shooting unarmed black teenagers for no reason.”
My response. “Are you aware that a white teenager was shot last week, unarmed, by the police?”
Her response. “……………….”
Can I really blame her though?
She is falling for what the media is telling her. They only show when black people are killed by police. Have you ever wondered why that is? Too many of us are under the illusion that the media is presenting reality. Every major news agency is owned by someone. You can learn more about how 6 companies control 90% of the media HERE. Those people have agendas, and they present the news that fit their agendas.
Too many adults are falling for it, and they are teaching their children that what the media says is true.
PLEASE educate yourself before you tell children something. FACT CHECK! Our children look up to us. The media, along with the government, are trying to mold our children to believe them (why not, it works on most adults). Time and time again, we have been shown that they both lie and mislead constantly.
If you know someone that is always falling for the media’s trash, PLEASE share this with them!