I was just reading Stanley Crouch's article "Memo to young black men: Please grow up" and I was glad to see that this type of ridiculous behaviors appearance was not only reserved to me. He points out that the immaturity of black males in relation to the hip hop lifestyle has dominated that group and drawn a pretty definite conclusion to their society. I too think that the hip hop lifestyle has taken its toll on young white males and females. Just as I worry about holding up certain beliefs and traditions, he too worries about the disappeance of them in his culture. Its funny how conservatives get nailed because we, unlike Scarlett Johansson, don't whore around and aren't "so socially aware she gets tested for HIV twice a year." I think that possibly the basic ideas of Love, truth, honesty... well you know those Boy Scout laws (Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent) are gone. Wouldn't it be nice to try and get a grip on at least half? I think that the majority of Americans can relate with that list AND understand it's role in the development of a contributing male in modern society. Maybe it's just me again, but dont you put yourself in bad situations? Isn't it always the black tar heroin addicted mother of 4 that complains about her lot in life? You know, it's a shame that John Doe was hurt in that accident and we are all raising money for his surgery. Yeah, he was drinking and driving. We chose to live near the levees... We chose to live near the nuclear power plant... Ahhh... I know, you and your college professor can help me understand it better. Right after that latte and you pick up your check from the financial aid office...
manteca
