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I have the privilege of working with some of the best and brightest young men in our nation, who are destined for great futures. I know first hand that they live in a vacuum. In other words, if it’s not happening immediately around them, they are not aware of it. (thread)
I am also well aware of the fact that they do not have the same opportunities as other college and university students to just “let their hair down” so to speak. It’s the little things that offer a little fun and excitement to their lives.
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I have had my fair share of encounters with people who thought my skin color made me less than them. I will be the first to say that racism and supremacy ideologies should have no place in our military or in our nation. However...
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To immediately assign meaning to a gesture made by a young Cadet/Midshipmen without consideration of their disposition is irresponsible. It’s quite frankly unfair to immediately assume such a disgusting thing about an individual.
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It’s a game these students play, white and black alike. I see it almost every day. They’ve even gotten me with it before... as I mentioned, it’s the little things that offer a little joy and excitement. Don’t assume the worst of our best.
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If it was what some are accusing it to be, it’s unacceptable. Period. I just find it troubling and even problematic to assume the worst. And let’s consider this for a second...
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If you didn’t know about the game...

Why is it so hard to believe they didn’t know about a white supremacy symbol?

Maybe the world they live in is the one we always wanted for them.
We are all learning. I believe in us.
In the time it took to go to church and have breakfast with my parents, this has gotten a lot of attention. Instead of responding, I’ll leave this here. Some of you need it.
Less arguing. More understanding.
#Perspective
#BleedAwhile
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