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The scope of these discussions is far too narrow. I look at the entire picture of how we got here. Without that understanding, you can talk about these issues 24/7/365 and it won't make a dent. This is part 1 of 2 in the finale of my series:

https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/07/02/two-sides-of-the-same-counterfeit-coin-part-12-a/

I have an idea that could turn the tide -- which is soon to follow in Part 12-B.

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Glenn mention Roland Fryer. Never heard of him and after searching, I found him on this interesting podcast from the Manhattan Institute about Criminal Justice Reform. The entire discussion is awesome. https://www.manhattan-institute.org/public-safety-era-criminal-justice-reform

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"I’m talking about existential problems: What do I value? What is my place in the world? How do I deal with conflict and adversity? How does my environment shape me? If we can’t acknowledge the central role of these questions—and the failure to address these questions—in the shaping of black communities, we’re going to keep running into the same brick wall again and again."

The operative phrase.."In the shaping of black communities" so you guys are democrats? It's not to you to shape any community much stand on high to shape black communities. A bit of your intellectual arrogance showing.

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I saw that episode when it aired and was pretty excited. You did not disappoint. I tend to disagree with the Goodfellows in that their framing of the world is viewed through their zoom encrusted Ivory towers ...regardless of their backgrounds. They are Tom Sowell's intelligentsia ...the anointed ones but perhaps innocently so.... Your comments above relate to my question for your q&a with John. Look forward to seeing if you have time to address it. Keep up the good fight ...I have your back.

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Yes culture is a heavy contributor. Grievance is based on perception (glass half empty). Every day I talk to people (regardless of race) who are misguided by grievance narrative and therefore of touch with their own capabilities. I will use myself as an example- 4 years ago, I confronted myself with the fact that everything I “knew” about police abuse was based on the written words of leftists. I had not set foot in a police station, court house, DOJ, etc and therefore lacked the evidence to support the story I was fed. And I am supposed to be super-smart. The best intended most ethical and potentially most self-sufficient American is handicapped by activist grievance from cradle to grave.

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What I see among Americans, mainly, of all physical and economic characteristics, is a fight for the right to party, children be damned. Responsibility is so reviled that contempt for children flows freely below the radar.

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I watched this when it came out and loved the discussion!

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