Crime: To snitch, or not to snitch.

I found the following article to be very enlightening about how our youth in America are suffering by the deadly hands of the 'youth gone wild' culture.

Philadelphia: Teen 'afraid every day' as gun violence soars: "Philadelphia is just one of the nation's cities trying to deal with a murder spike. As of Wednesday, 150 people have been slain in the city, compared to 140 by this time last year." - Fr: cnn.com

I saw a report on a news show sometime ago about the violence in Philadelphia and about how 2-3rds (66.7%) of all homicides in Philadelphia go un-prosecuted. Largely in part that people who witness these homicides and/or learn of them after the fact do not report what they have learned to law enforcement.

Unfortunately, it's not that most of them don't care, some don't, but most of them fear a quick vindictive attack by the gang members or criminals who committed the violent crime or homicide. This allows rapists, homophobes and murderers' to go unpunished.

These same types of fear tactics have been used by countless people for countless generations to prevent justice & karma from holding them accountable. More recent examples would be people like Hitler and Saddam Hussein; and their violent propaganda to remain in power and punish those who oppose them.

This reminds me about the old Star Trek saying: "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one."

Some may see remaining silent about witnessed/learned violent crime as a long-term out from violent reprisal; doing so, even with remaining silent about it, still increases their chances of becoming a victim themselves; for several reasons.

1) Although you may remain silent, the violent offender either knows or will possibly find out that you know about his/her violent crime and exact revenge on you; even if it's down the road. Silence may be the rule, but you don't have to break it to be punished.

2) Remaining silent about violent crime only encourages the offender to commit more violent crime now and in the future. It's proven, when someone gets away with a crime, the likelihood of them re-offending goes up dramatically & exponentially as they 'get away' with more crime over and over.

3) Remaining silent also dramatically increases the risk that either you or someone you care about will be victimized by violent crime in the future. As the offender's 'get away' with it; the risk of you being victimized goes up substantially.

The only way to reduce the risk of you or someone you care about being victimized or killed in violent crime is to take a stand. Offenders are much less likely to offend when behind bars.

Apartheid and/or genocide is only brought to extinction when people are willing to not only fight for their personal rights, but most importantly fight for the rights of others.

This karmic rule of thumb applies to all forms of violent crime and the use of intimidation to get away with it.

America is only free because of the countless people who have fought and died for the rights of others. The war can never be won, because there will always be those who enjoy and promote the suffering of innocence.

Even if the WAR cannot be won permanently, the BATTLE can be won!

The War can and will only be lost due to our silence and/or inaction. Fear is no excuse...

Kevin Smith - 05.18.07

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There are people, and/or gang members, who pass out tee-shirts saying 'no snitching', going on to say how bad things happen to them.

Keith Boykin from Indiana reports on this: "No Snitching" Rule Makes No Sense. Check it out.

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You can also check out a related story from thesmokinggun.com about Cam'ron.

Rapper's Change Of Face. "...Cam'ron is appearing on "60 Minutes" this Sunday to explain why he would never help the police..." - Fr: thesmokinggun.com

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Murder Music | Update

On my blog, I published this commentary about Murder Music in Jamaica; my original post is found here:
Murder Music in Jamaica.

I just found some recent articles about 'Murder Music in Jamaica' and about Hip-Hop's Homophobia. Check out the recent articles below.

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‘If You’re Gay in Jamaica, You’re Dead’. "Amnesty International has publicly condemned recent episodes of violence against persons who are perceived to be gay in Jamaica. The organization is particularly concerned by reports of mob violence against persons perceived as homosexuals who are targeted because of their appearance or behavior, which seems to be increasing in frequency." - Fr: uk.gay.com

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The silence over hip-hop's homophobia. "The exploitation of women and gays in today's hip-hop culture has become increasingly accepted by our own silence..." - Fr: gay.com.

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Christian Hypocrisy 101 - YouTube

I hope you find these bits of video clips as interesting as I did.

I have a new discussion forum setup; so far I'm the only one on it, hehe, but feel free to start a discussion about these clips or other topics at the Mutant Freedom discussion forum.

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Please Note: The quotes just above each of the video clips are the names or titles of the clips found.

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"mom_flips_out_when_son_says_hes_an_atheist" :

I guess his mom got real ticked when her son said he's an atheist. Found on youtube.com; and since this one was posted, there have been a lot of folks uploading supporting video to the young man in this one. Check it out.

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"Re: Catholic Mother VS Atheist Son" :

Equally disturbing, someone must have uploaded this one after seeing the first one above. I don't know what show this could have been from, but interesting to watch none the less.

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Ted Haggard (misc.) :

Here are some videos about the Ted Haggard scandal that I hadn't seen before. I don't have a problem with openly gay people in religious leadership; at least everyone knows personal things about them; unlike this closeted gay meth smoking looser.





"Friends of God - Ted Haggard and Sex" :



Really have to listen to what this moron is saying; I almost can't believe it.

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"Conservative Award Winner is a Military Gay Porn Star!" :

OMFG; not another right-wing nut job hypocrite.
I lost count after 1,975,654,810 of them.

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"Does Exodus (exodus.to) sanction forcing kids into ex-gay programs?" :

I'd like to check myself into the Exodus program; just so I could have a chance to forcibly remove the staff members and check them into my "ex-self-righteous piece of shit" program.



"Montel: Homosexuality - Is There a Cure?" :

Make sure you watch this too, Montel is awesome!



"Love Won Out Protest Phoenix (NBC)" :

Just listen to Melissa's comments near the end of this video. Yeah, they are all about love huh?

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"Turn Right, Go Straight?" Trailer :

Stereotyping can be fun...

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"Mom Spanked the Gay Out of Me" :

LMAO, you must watch this now.

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"Jesus Camp Bush Insanity (or Child Abuse). Your call" :

You know, it's hard for me not to get sick watching this one. As if teaching kids to be right-wing extremist nut-jobs in their homes and in church wasn't enough; teach them in school too.



"Bill Maher on Jesus Camp" :



"Jesus Camp (ABC news)" :

We need to prey for these kids; Jesus Camp is just sick.



"Do you see what I mean about mental child abuse?" :

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"Pat Robertson Overheard During Commercial" :

As if they weren't already more transparent than they think they are.



"Pat Robertson calling for the assassination of Hugo Chavez" :



"Bill Maher on 'Elite,' Pat Robertson U., and the Bush Admin." :

Yeah, you'll like this one from Bill Maher. Funny & to the point.

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Evangelists; are they going to hell ?

The separation of Church & State ruined the Christian's oppressive rule over people's minds & life; (stuff rolls down hill: chain of command).

So now, they are working on doing the same thing from the bottom to the top, (turning kids into right-wing extremist nut jobs). Basically to take over every aspect of American life.

Since the church was pushed out of the state (theoretically), now the Church is trying to push the state out.

This is why I'm not an Imperialist. Years ago, back in the day, the Republican political party was known as the "Socialist Republican Party". Oh, and the Democrats; they were called the "Christian Democratic Party".

Forcing their beliefs on everyone else, including lawmaking. Then when people refuse to allow them (right-wing nut jobs) to dictate to everyone else, those same people (right-wing nut jobs) will say we are forcing our beliefs onto them; when really we just want them to leave us the hell alone.

Historically speaking, people who were unwilling to convert to Christianity or Catholicism, they got their throat cut or decapitated. They would invade another country, and kill scores of people, rape the women and children, and those they didn't kill, swore their loyalty to "King & God" or they were executed. If they weren't killed, they were turned into slaves or imprisoned and tortured.

The list goes on. Which hopefully at some point I can go into further detail once I take the time to post some commentary about the history of the Bible.

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If you don't watch this clip now, you'll NEVER forgive yourself... You can get DivX web player from here.

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Live & Eat well... God speed.

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"Life, Interrupted"

I found this video ("Life, Interrupted"), on youtube.com, check it out.

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Murder Music in Jamaica

This article is a bit old, but the struggle in Jamaica and other countries remains the same.

“In January 2004, 30,000 people gathered for Rebel Salute, a reggae concert in St Elizabeth, Jamaica. The country’s most celebrated reggae artists were present. Almost every song performed that night had a clear, consistent message: Kill gay people...” - fr: JohannHari.com [09/26/2004] - Click to read the full story.

Unfortunately, here in the USA, hate mongering extremist rock/rap groups hide behind freedom of speech by making their lyrics not as obvious.

One song I heard once on a heavy metal channel on Comcast said "Hang them vermin...". A guy a know, who's a homophobe, said they were talking about rats. Right, like I'm really that naive. Wish I could remember the group name.

One group in the US, "Blaze your dead homie", his most recent album cover art is disguised, but when you look and read it closely, it's clearly hate speech. I've been trying to find the cover art online for the same album I saw, it said something about “War” and “Fag” on the inside jacket.

Some songs in the US certainly aren't so cleaver to disguise hate lyrics, some don't even try. It's par for the course in a lot of rap & extreme metal type groups.

Some rap groups call it "killing clowns", for killing gays.

“The climate of murderous homophobia endured by gay Jamaicans has finally been brought to international attention this year, thanks to a battle by human rights campaigner extraordinaire Peter Tatchell...” - fr: JohannHari.com

A quick search I found Peter's Site, check it out, a lot of great info on it... here @ petertatchell.net

Peter also has a topic about this issue: reggae.htm

Read the full article from JohannHari.com and leave any comments about hate mongering bands you know of if you like.
Click here to read the full story.

Discuss with your friends; this isn't going away.

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Lead, Follow, or get out of the way:

The search for truth has led me thus far,
The horizon not seeming so far.

I walk on this earth, open and free,
Only to see boundaries begin to surround me.

To no end I see, in this, my destiny,
Bringing freedom to those who need.

For all of recorded history, the majority has ruled;
The majority of the majority, so easily wowed.

The dictators, oppressors, and the like,
Lead by the Dark Lord, out of sight.

They hide in the shadows, and in your mind,
Speaking to you, seemingly so kind.

The leaders have lead with a heavy hand,
Like the conductor of a big band.

So you’re off tune, and out of whack,
You’re left in the ditches, with a quick smack.

You think out of box, and in you go,
Into one, with no where to go.

Should you stand against them, you are crushed,
Like a berry in the brush.

I was never a follower, tried it a few months,
Didn’t take long, to see it wasn’t much.

Having spent so much time, staying out of the way,
The time has come, for a new day.

The question of all questions must be asked,
I am the one, who shall stand stead fast.

The mindless minions seen which way the wind blows,
And have changed course, to avoid a big show.

You follow them around, so effortlessly,
You turn around, and there they not be.

A fly on the wall, they seem so small,
Causing problems, for us all.

The time has come, for me stand,
I shall not wait, for you’re offered hand.

Through the darkness and into the light,
I shall walk, without a fight.

Obstacles great and small, trust me,
I won’t make it, without at least one fall.

The path not laid, nor not cleared,
I will overcome, without fear.

Should you stay, need not fret,
I’ll come back for you, make it a bet.

To this end, I will become,
The leader of just one...

Copyright 2003 Kevin Leo Smith, All Rights Reserved

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