Why are they so selective on who they help.
What about white kids that live in the ghetto who can and sometimes are victims of hate crime by black and hispanics.
What about the gays and their fight for marriage or civil unions.
What about jews, asians, or muslims.
I thought civil rights for EVERYBODY.
Maybe I'm missing something Al and Jesse
I think Dr. King. Huey Newton and Malcolm X would be ashamed of these discraces!!!!!!
2007-10-27 13:55:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Its very simple. If you look at what Jackson and Sharpton do its obvious that they pick their issues based on how much money is potentially in it for themselves. They aren't anything special beyond their means of making a living and they're both very good at it. They care little or nothing for the issues themselves (unlike Dr. King). The main thing for them is their personal monetary enrichment. I suspect unfortunately that Dr. King's family is on the same page as Brother Jesse and Al. One thing that strikes me about Sharpton and Jesse is the better they think they're doing the less "reverend" they are and the hotter the water gets the more "reverend" they become. What divinity college did either one graduate from? Oh, and I think you're right. King, Newton and Malcom X are spinning in their graves.
2007-10-27 15:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by rick b 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because unlike King, Huey, and Malcolm they are in it for the money. How else can Jackson afford to pay $10k a month to support an illegitimate child? Unfortunately, these are the only voices the black community has or wants to have. Why they don't look up to leaders like Colin Powell, Condi Rice, Clarence Thomas, or other successful role models is beyond me. Of the three you mentioned, I would say Malcolm X is the one young black children should be taught to admire the most. King only wanted to be equal to whites whereas Malcolm wanted blacks to establish their own identity and have their own communities. Huey Newton had the right idea but he was really just a glorified gangster and drug dealer.
2007-10-27 14:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by nickyboy666 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jessee Jackson and Al Sharpton are racists. They seem to be against anyone or anything who isn't black. They will only show up when there is a camera. If they were truly interested in helping those who were in need, they would not care about their race. They have made fortunes on the backs of poor blacks. They take advantage of those whom they are supposed to be helping. If they were really interested in helping poor blacks, they would get away from the victim mentality. They would encourage blacks to get a decent education and get a job so that they can take care of themselves and their families. Malcom X was a terrorist. He supposedly changed his ways in his later years, but if he were living today and a muslim, he would be considered a terrorist. Martin Luther King was peaceful and did more to bring blacks up out of poverty than any of those listed. He helped to raise their self esteem. He always seemed to want to give them a hand up not a hand out.
2007-10-27 15:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by Flyby 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because they get a free pass and can get away with it without being challenged by the liberal media. Jackson is nothing more than a corporate shake down artist.
Where was Sharptons outrage and a demand for an apology after Bieden's remarks about education difference's in Iowa and Washington DC?
2007-10-27 13:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by booman17 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Colorful point (pun intended)...
Jesse Jackson heads the "Rainbow Coalition." Doesn't that mean Red, Yellow, Black, and White?
And what about the "Reverend" designation? Is that so they can collect money 'tax-free' as a Church?
Hmmm.... good question!
2007-10-27 17:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by kNOTaLIAwyR 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are missing something. Jesse was there in the beginning, in Selma with Dr. King....Jesse hired Al Sharpton in 1969 and so it goes from there. Dr. King promoted non-violent measures...Malcom X, by any means necessary.
Instead of asking the question why are they alwasy the ones to stand up and represent people, ask yourself why are they the only ones ? If other prominant African Americans stood up and spoke out loud when they see injustice, then the few that do would not have to speak so loudly.
2007-10-27 14:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by Mark J 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Jessie Jacka**, lmao! Anyhow, they call themselves civil rights leaders because they're still stuck in the 60's or 70's.
2007-10-27 15:01:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are civil rights leaders. They fight for black rights people the African-Americans in this country has been discriminated heavily against for the past 200 years. They believe in the trickle down effect where if you reduce discriminate for one group, it will lead to reducing discriminations for everyone.
2007-10-27 15:03:11 · answer #8 · answered by Moebius 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Simple, they do protect or help protect some people's civil rights. You are asking why they don't fight for everyone's rights, because there are so many instances of blacks being discriminated against. Someone else needs to fight for these other groups. Maybe he doesn't agree with their views on stuff. You know every group has a different problem...
2007-10-27 14:09:02 · answer #9 · answered by E M 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think the phrasing of your subject line is a poor way to get an unbiased response. It will attract only certain types of contributors.
2007-10-27 14:02:29 · answer #10 · answered by WhenInDoubt 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋