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I had been meaning to respond, but kept getting distracted.
Anyway, this mess has been passed around for a few years. I don't feel bad about it or anything. I know what I am doing in my life and what I have to do for my people. I bust my hump everyday doing what I have to do so that I can live the type of life that I want to live. I could care less about what anyone has to say about it. The sad part is that we feel bad when we think about these types of letters coming form White America, but what about our own people?
Should we have to apologize for succeeding? Do I have to explain to anyone why I want to buy a nice home and drive a nice and porvide all of the luxuries in life for my kids that I didn't have? Do we all have to take the heat for those members of our community that love their situations (i.e. living in the projects, getting welfare, etc.) and don't even consider changing? I'll live and die by helping those that want to help themselves. That goes for everyone. If I can help members of my community THAT ARE WILLING TO HELP THEMSELVES AS WELL, I will do it.
The article does have a few inkings of truth. However, it is loaded with stereotypes about our race. Every race has it's downfall. I am tired of being the target of these bogus messages.
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