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July 01-2009:

Racial Profiling In France!

France has a national philosophy that says 'we are a color blind society This ideal or concept contradicts the reality on the ground in France, for the following reasons.

* If you are a Black, Arab, Caribbean native, or Non White male, chances are, you would be stopped and frisked or asked for identity papers on the streets by the Police in France.

This is the current reality, and is has been so for decades.

France as far as I am aware, does not keep a record of Racial Profiling by the Police in any region or province, to validate these accusations. But thousands of individuals have complained that they were frisked or asked to show identity papers just because they were non-White, even though they did nothing wrong or broke any laws.

This Police Profiling is something that is taken for granted by those who indulge in it, because they claim that certain crimes are evident within certain communities. Especially the Arab, Black, and Immigrant communities.

But I say that this is just another stereotype that has been allowed to fester for decades, without challenge from the political establishment. Probably because those that are profiled by the Police does not have the political clout to create a national outcry, or embarrass the status quo.

Until the French people and their government legislate for the social protection of those who are not French by nationality. And provide Legislation that penalizes any Policeman for arresting or harassing any Non White, just because he was perceived as a criminal.

This will continue to plague Communities Of Color in France on a daily basis.

Derryck S. Griffith.
New York City.

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June 25-2009:

Michael Jackson Has Been Reported DEAD!

May His Soul Go where all souls go in PEACE!

In Perspective:

Michael Jackson was an entertainer and an icon for millions of fans globally, from all walks of life, and all age and ethnic groups.

He was a genius with a creativity singular to him only. He art, performances, entertainment, and stage drags, will be remembered by all those who have seen him perform personally, and have listened to his music, and seen him on television.

Like Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis-Jr, Ottis Redding, and Bob Nestor Marley, Michael Jackson was in that class of geniuses that will live forever in the minds of all who know, hear, and see him perform.

May his soul go where all souls go, IN PEACE.

Derryck.
NYC.
PS: He was fifty years of age!

June 16-2009:

What Does Freedom & Democracy Mean To Iranians?

Sometimes I ask myself if those of us outside of Iran, or the middle Eastern countries truly understand how democracy and freedom is perceived and is expected to be practiced in those countries. And because of the different perceptions and practices of democracy in the East and West, we sometimes feel that we can make statements on it at anytime, feeling that there is a commonly understood concept of democratic governance in all cultures. Which is certainly not so!

However, as I see it, the outpouring of youths, and women in large numbers against the perceived rigging of this election results, says to me that their must be a perception from the opposition's supporters and voters that something unfair or illegal was done, in order to get the current result or winner of this election.

The Women and most Young people who participated in this election had expectations for equal rights, freedom of expression, freedom of the Internet, the local media, and freedom to peacefully agitate for changes, without being harassed by the security agencies or Police, or incarcerated for so doing. And the opposing contender seem to have garnered the support of mostly young people and women, who genuinely believed that their representative, if elected will address these issues and concerns.

Even though both political contenders swore allegiance to the Supreme Ayatollah, and the Islamic State, before they were allowed to contend for the presidency. And even if the losing side had won this election, it would not have prevented the Supreme Ayatollah from intervening in the government anytime he perceives that his conservative position was under threat.

So what happens after the recount?

If after a recount is done, and Achmedinajad is still the winner, the opposition will have to abide by the result of this recount. And his supporters will probably go along with it too in sorrow. But I hope that the struggle will never cease or die in frustration. But that the youths and women generally, will continue to agitate for these issues to be addressed by their government, for the freedom to express their fears, anger, and expectations peacefully, in the future.

Derryck.
NYC.

June 14-2009:

Netanyahu Wants Freedom To Violate Palestinian Air Space!

This is the most ridiculous proposal ever by Israel, for Palestinians to comply with.

Prime Minister Netanyahu wants the Air Space over Palestine to be open to Israel's Air Force and Air Strikes, before he will agree to Palestinian Sovereignty.

True sovereignty means total control of all Land Mass, Sea Ports, International Water Boundaries, and Air Space.

I say to all Palestinians, this is tantamount to Hypocrisy and continued Lordship over Palestine.

And MUST never be accepted by any Palestinian Leadership or Arab nation in that region.

Derryck.
NYC.

June 10-2009:

How Do We Define Human Rights In Iran?

Whoever emerges as the winner in Iran's election, will have to define the concept of Human Rights.

Is it Human Rights under the Islamic Concepts?

Or is Human Rights under the United Nations Concepts?

Until the new leader is able to define his position on the above, he may just be another pawn to the Absolute Ayatollah's dictates.

With regard to diplomatic relations with the West or the USA. Subtle diplomacy aught to be the policy going forward.

Because if the new leader continues to use aggressive and defamatory rhetoric towards America publicly, then the ability to indulge in positive and constructive diplomatic relations with America may be jeopardized.

And may result in the continued portrayal of both cultures, as cantankerous and not to be trusted or believed.

Internet Access Discontinuation Law Thrown Out Of France Appeal's Court!

The Recording Industry Association of America is taking a dangerous step with its decision to stop suing suspected music sharers and start cutting off their Internet access instead.

This law would have penalized anyone who knowingly downloaded music files or movies illegally.

And anyone who was caught would be Firstly warned via a notice, and Secondly their Internet access would be discontinued.

The Court said Free Internet Access is a Right. And only a judge could decide if or how to penalize anybody for internet use.

Hurray for Free Internet Access, and Free File Sharing on the Internet.

What Does Belarus Mean?

Well, Belarus is a former Soviet Colony.

It refers to the White Russians who battled the Soviets for control following the Russian Revolution.

Therefore, it stands to reason that Belarus may be behaving in such a manner lately, with it's former colonizer Russia.

By making statements that could be interpreted to mean, a breakaway from that alliance or courtship

UN Security Council Enacts New Harsh Proposals!

But will the Dear Leader Kim Jung IL comply or change his ways?

However, it is also time to incorporate some more countries into the Security Council. Because the current ones represented therein, cannot adequately represent or incorporate the feelings or views of the new developing countries.