By its own continual admission, "America" has not measured up. "It," has abandoned its own ideology, therefore, why would it not abandon you, citizen? Are crime and values* necessary? Does it matter how we manage them? Are we effectively able to manage crime if we participate? Are we gently able to manage values if we exercise direct contempt for them? So much for the "U.S."

Constitution. Come closer and give ear. Where do we go from here? Do we do anything? If we do not, that barbarian will slay all your family members. The psychotic in the eyes of the "law," do not have to be responsible. But when the "law" is psychotic, where do we turn? To the truth. This familiar social order has failed. Yet by another man's courageousness, (what if a black man lead a new social campaign!) a new one can be established.

Race. Let us consider the "Black Psyche." Here is a people, who like a diamond in the earth, has been smashed by the weight of hatred. Nothing more, nothing less. Hatred. But now, no one can deny, He is a diamond. Now, what as Black men have this "process" of creating such a gemstone netted us? Oh, let me explain!

My dear mother, left hanging a plaque inside of her humble bath area for years that simply read; "We the willing, lead by the unknowing, have done the impossible, for the ungrateful, for so long, with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing." (I love this passage so well, I should take the time, again, to find out who really coined it however...this example of genius has my undying gratitude anyway!).

Yet make no mistake, this is true. How many Black peoples can irrefutably relate to this thought! "I'm content." You will let me know when you are ready, no hurry, take your time. If art reflects life, or life reflects art, or the truth has really been lost in the equation, then allow me to discuss life with you from a "philosophical" premise.

Although I was not there in body, I watched in "awe" as in the "30's"and"40's" and even"50's" (as well as earlier decades,) when Black People held (most high or,) in highest esteem "His" educational system. And this phenomenon had continued through the 60's, 70'seven until this day!

But, what has he taught you? Oh sure you earn a good living; (according to "his" economical system,) but, what has he taught you? Other than, how to live better with "him," what have you learned? That you're the same as "him?" So are you now qualified to venture out into the world and oppress weaker peoples in order to further your causes?

Is that not how "he" is able to celebrate "his" campaign? Are you now the same as him? I say the difference is clear, "He" is white and "you" are black. He doesn't have a problem reminding you "and" your master's degree about that, daily, do you have a problem?

Scientist's, Doctors! Physicist'! Engineers! Economists! Mathematicians! Educators! Lawyers! Business Officer's! And you do not know your "lot" from a whole in the ground! Do you! Do you "trust," "His" explanation of civility? Does it remotely "fit" yours? Is that what "He" taught you? Even more importantly, what are you teaching your children?

It is so tenderly important that Black people not lose perspective on education, because "Black People" overall have a whole lot more to lose than just what is most generally perceived as common ignorance. Along with mathematics, the most valued educational attribute a black child in "his" educational system can receive is grammar. Grammar because the basic need for communication among "ourselves" reigns paramount, through the venues of understanding in these contentious times.

And, what else do we need his educational system for? Self esteem? What! What is that you say Mr. Physicist! Mr. Mathematician! Black People formed words, phrases, and numbers first! Na! We shouldn't re-structure civility! "Look at America."

"America" is not suffering from a conspiracy from the bogie-man to take away its joy! "America," is suffering from its own "inadequate management." If a society is built upon an ideology, then that ideology must be respected and studied continually-never worshipped.

Worship "God" or Chap Stick, but for God's sake promote your society; Invest in it, and It will "promote" you. How else will your children be protected? Like this? 'INADAQUATE-MANAGEMENT;" coming to a theatre near you, compliments of "the white way."

(*we will be discussing the significance of "crime and values" over the weeks and months to come.)

© 2004 by BW Hamilton