Why doesn't Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, protest against racism and discrimination in other countries?

Question

Such as in Australia and Great Britian.

"i'm curious...does it make you uncomfortable to see racism in this country exposed? or is it that you feel they go overboard? just wondering"

Well as a female of color when I see a film or documentary about racism or how people of color were treated in past, I get that quicey filling in my stomach. You have to be of color to know what I am talking about. I am sure that jewish people get it, when they see a film about the holocaust. It is more than just empathy. I can't explain it, well try to imagine when you here of a child being harmed. When you don't have kids it is awful to you, but when you do have kids it is unimaginable and unforgiveable.

With that said, when I hear of a someone of color in Australia being treated cruely I get that same feeling.

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I do believe that racism is alive and well in Aus. and GB. I saw a story on PBS where a black teen was playing basketball, and got stabbed by a group of racist white teens in GB. The community tried to protect them saying that the event wasn't racially motivated and that they were just rebeling teens who happened to be white.

As for Australia, there are riots against the oppression that aboriginies have been experiencing. I think one happened a few years ago. I just wonder why has A.S. Or J.J. went to those places to help them out. It looks like they can use their help.

There is no right or wrong, I'll just put this to vote.

Answer 1

Because there obssessed with making blacks powerful andf there racists. hypocritical!

Answer 2

Because Jackson and Sharpton seem to be concerned primarily with racism against American blacks, rather than racism against aborigines or people in general. If they are doing work to combat racism in general, I'm not aware of it but would be glad to hear of it.

Also, they don't have the influence in Great Britain and Australia that they have in the United States. Great Britain, as far as I'm aware, never had an overt civil rights movement. I could be wrong about that; I don't remember the history.

I have seen black people from Great Britain tell American blacks not to ascribe to theml the racial tensions that some American blacks feel, because they don't feel them. Whether that's an individual feeling or the norm, I don't know.

I personally think Jackson and Sharpton would not have jobs if they didn't find ways to focus attention on outmoded American issues of race. They seem to do this, even when racism is not the primary problem in a situation. The only aspect of a problem they appear to see is race.

Answer 3

Both have spoken out about racism around the world. The problem is racism in America is still alive and well. They need to take care of our problems here first. How can they lead other nations when their nation have the same problems? The best they can do is lead by example and show the "Al Sharptons" and "Jesse Jacksons" of other countries how to fight against discrimination.

Answer 4

Because then, they'd have to expose themselves to personal danger, they'd rather enjoy the protection of the liberal American system. if they went up against a real tyrant like found in Africa or other countries with bad governments, they'd be wearing the burning tire in no time. Here, they're protected. It's no mystery. Same with other Protesters, you never see them go to Russia, China, Uganda, Iran, etc. to protest, they'd rather protest in the USA where it's safe. Losers!

- The Gremlin Guy -

Answer 5

Since they were born in the states and it's their home, I think they feel and importance to take care of things here first. And people in other countries like to know what's going on in the United States so the news still get out and people can still rally without them.

Answer 6

I'm still trying to figure out why they don't address racism in THIS country.

They represent the Black community, but they don't represent the White community, therefore they do not represent "racism", they represent the Black community. Which is fine, but I think they should quit selling themselves as "race equal" when they clearly are not.

2007 - California - White girl victim of race crime as she was beaten by 6 Black girls who openly stated they were beating her because she was White

. ......hmm.......where was Al?

Answer 7

That is a good point. Obviously, they are not being honest about their desire for equality. It's more about making a name for themselves, stiring the pot to keep people agitated. Without that, they would just fade into the past and they certainly don't want that.

In order to keep Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton as household names in most black families...they have to keep the appearance of the "cause" alive even though it's really dead. They are pitiful and I believe part of the problem, certainly not part of the solution.

Answer 8

maybe because they feel it's more important to clean up their own "corner of the world" first? do you neglect your own housekeeping and run over to the neighbor's house and clean theirs?
i'm curious...does it make you uncomfortable to see racism in this country exposed? or is it that you feel they go overboard? just wondering...

Answer 9

one must first cast out the beam out of thine own eye, and then shall you see clearly to cast out the speck out of an-others eye. Matt 7:5

Answer 10

both sharpton and jackson have battled discrimination abroad. here are some examples for britain. while they are probably more active in the US, that is probably because it is their home land and they want to make the land of their children and grandchildren better. they also are more familiar with the US and its problems because they are familiar with the laws, court cases, and other issues and current events.

http://www.obv.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=429&Itemid=112
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/5614
http://www.guardian.co.uk/unracism/story/0,,546232,00.html

Answer 11

Maybe they won't listen to their one sided protests. I certainly get tired of them.