The problem is not blacks, the problem is American Blacks - who walk around with a perpetual chip on their shoulders reminded daily by the likes of people like Jackson/Sharpton/Clinton/Lee that they are victims.
ROTF.....the blacks overseas are very friendly, but most in America either distrust, dislike, or hate us honkys : )
The problem is not blacks, the problem is American Blacks - who walk around with a perpetual chip on their shoulders Nope -- the problem is white elite liberals who have kept American Blacks down on the liberal Plantation. It was only after the white libs showed the way with LBJ's "Great Society" giveaway that the Black race whores took over. While MLK had some major flaws he was a decent man who believed in working within the system. Things started going seriously bad when the New Left and the Panthers made the scene.
If you have a serious interest in this subject, I recommend the following four articles from City Journal. In essence, they demonstrate that:
(1) Many black parents do not effectively supervise, motivate, and discipline their children -- a failure of parenting at a basic level;
What’s Holding Black Kids Back? By Kay S. Hymowitz
http://www.city-journal.org/html/15_2_holding.html
(2) Archbishop "Dagger" John Hughes reformed the Irish immigrant community in New York in the 19th century, leading them from being poor, uneductated, alcohol-ridden criminals to being thrifty, reliable, well-behaved citizens;
What Gangs of New York Misses By William J. Stern
http://www.city-journal.org/html/eon_1_14_03ws.html
(3) The Protectory, a Catholic childrens home in New York City, turned street kids around through work, practical education, and strong moral teachings.
Once We Knew How to Rescue Poor Kids By William J. Stern
http://www.city-journal.org/html/8_4_urbanities_once_we_knew.html
(4) Black parents are beginning to reject the philosophy of victimization, but black ministers are mostly part of the problem.
Heralds of a Brighter Black Future By Heather Mac Donald
http://www.city-journal.org/html/15_2_heralds.html