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Good point hulk.
I commend Mr. Cosby for making those remarks. I wish there were more community leaders that addressed the real issues that we face as a society and stop worrying so much about how there image will be poytrayed if they speak against the system. Frankly, I am tired of hearing how certain segments of society don't have as many opportunities to get an education, good job, money for their kids, etc....
My neighbor and good friend is Black. He recently moved from Inglewood, California and from the stories he tells, he had it pretty rough as a kid. From gang violence to lack of schooling materials, to drug ridden communities to police brutality, he certainly had it rough growing up. However, he had as much of a chance to get out of that lifestyle and make something of the situation. I am proud to say he has. He will be going to college in August, he has a good job, he is saving for a car, and he has aspirations to do so much more with himself.
I think the point that Mr. Cosby is making is that there is ample opportunity for any segment of society to get out of the hole they are in. Unfortunately, particular segments aren't capitalizing on those said opportunities. It is about time someone spoke up at an event like this and pointed out that our society does have a continuing problem and noone seems to be doing anything about it.
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