First of, let me start by saying that I am a liberal black man who lives in NYC. I have never voted for any republican and do not see myself voting for one in the near future.
That said, I am sick and tired of people constantly criticizing the stop and frisk program without offering any viable alternative.
In my neighborhood, there are way too many knuckleheads who think carrying a gun is what makes them a real man.
Most of these knuckleheads walk into our local barbershops brandishing their guns like it's the latest cell phone. A few of my friends have even complained about been robbed at gun point while playing a friendly game of poker at the barbershop.
It has gotten to the extent that anytime I notice two young black folks walking behind me after getting off the train on my way back from work (usually around 7pm), I am nervous to death because I don't know what might ensue afterwards.
This is ridiculous because I am a black man who should not feel threatened by other black people especially when walking in a black neighborhood.
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