tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post8206258504251885475..comments2023-10-24T04:46:01.468-05:00Comments on New Orleans Slate: Unknown Blue 50051484--Part 1Sam Jasperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15609640045088229908noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-56175736761930987882008-05-14T19:03:00.000-05:002008-05-14T19:03:00.000-05:00Thank you for having the courage to care and the c...Thank you for having the courage to care and the courage to speak out on your blog. Maybe a lot of people feel overwhelmed, but when they hear someone else speak out they might feel more empowered to try to work on social problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-34000745816961448872008-05-09T04:52:00.000-05:002008-05-09T04:52:00.000-05:00By God, you ARE a writer! ;-P I'm glad you final...By God, you ARE a writer! ;-P I'm glad you finally got all that out of you. I think Charlotte is on the mark; working in healthcare, we do create a distance between us and "the job." It often comes out in the form of humor, probably because laughing (even detached laughter) reduces the stress and anxiety. Of course, that doesn't mean it's not inappropriate at times. <BR/><BR/>I must admit though, it made me a bit angry that the doctor and the average citizen don't recognize that there's alot we can do to change this situation. This is a social problem. Black males aren't born without respect for life or taught it; it's just kind of impossible for us to grow up without picking up on the fact that we're dehumanized, devalued, and still expendable. We were bred, sold as property, and lynched for 400 years...it's not like everybody suddenly saw the light and reversed their opinions of us since 1964.E.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03991132355619070842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-45669676672991279992008-05-03T00:39:00.000-05:002008-05-03T00:39:00.000-05:00Bec, thank you for finally sharing this with all o...Bec, thank you for finally sharing this with all of us. There are many of us here in town who love you and Dave both. Glad to see you back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-42421065638408533142008-05-02T19:53:00.000-05:002008-05-02T19:53:00.000-05:00I'm sorry you had to witness that. But try not to ...I'm sorry you had to witness that. But try not to be to harsh on the medical personnel. It's common for health care providers to "joke" with each other - seems jaded to the general public - but it's actually a self-preservation mechanism. Seeing blood and guts and people mangled day after day will drive one crazy. You saw a little bit of what they deal with every day. Would you do that for a living if you *didn't care* about people?<BR/>Just something to think about.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad your back and hubby is doing better. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-11247737706957797382008-04-30T23:57:00.000-05:002008-04-30T23:57:00.000-05:00Oh, Bec. This hit the mother in me right in the g...Oh, Bec. This hit the mother in me right in the gut. So tragic and so sad on so many levels.LisaPalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637553708351955014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-63882657986066272282008-04-30T17:26:00.000-05:002008-04-30T17:26:00.000-05:00Wow. The utter fragility of human life. Ugly but...Wow. The utter fragility of human life. Ugly but real. And ultimately unavoidable.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing this and sharing it with us.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/><BR/>TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248664089124106737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-29950857733312052852008-04-30T14:57:00.000-05:002008-04-30T14:57:00.000-05:00Darlin', this is powerful stuff. To be there with ...Darlin', this is powerful stuff. To be there with your husband all laid out and to have to witness the kind of barbarism that goes down within certain segments of the population here.<BR/><BR/>I saw some things like this during the gang wars in S.F. twenty years ago, but they were still lying on the street. Saw it as a Cultural phenomenon with no rhyme or reason.<BR/><BR/>How do those of us who hold Life dear understand those folks who do not? I have no real answer to that one.<BR/><BR/>Maybe in time I will.<BR/><BR/>BlessingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-11052566913846607072008-04-30T14:26:00.000-05:002008-04-30T14:26:00.000-05:00Oof that was a heavy post. It's good to see you ba...Oof that was a heavy post. <BR/><BR/>It's good to see you back, and I hope your husband's makes a total recovery as quickly as possible.<BR/><BR/>Before I read "part 2", though, I think I'll have a stiff drink.oysterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834991774263046373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-47680925966561248862008-04-30T13:45:00.000-05:002008-04-30T13:45:00.000-05:00Damn, Bec, this is AWFUL. All of it. Cruelty eve...Damn, Bec, this is AWFUL. All of it. Cruelty every step of the way. Blase responses to the violence and the horror from those who are supposed to protect, serve, and help save lives. It is even more heartless that these folks have disappeared, fallen between the cracks in what passes for informing the public.<BR/><BR/>I want to find their families and tell them how absolutely sorry I am, but that woun't bring these guys back.Leigh C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13654596932726420097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24843854.post-83641814475957257702008-04-30T13:42:00.000-05:002008-04-30T13:42:00.000-05:00I'm speechless. Thank you for sharing that.I'm speechless. Thank you for sharing that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com