The Valley Club/Philly Kids Lesson

Tyler Perry, movie producer, treated the kids to Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. Below is his report.

I went down to Orlando today to greet the 65 kids from Philly at Disney
World.

I gotta tell you, I thought I was giving them a gift, and boy was I wrong.
These beautifully faced children of all shades brought tears to my eyes.
I'm still feeling it as I think about them. They had so much hope, and
they were so excited and happy, it was as if nothing bad had ever happened
to them in their lives.

I prayed with them and I challenged them to do well in school. Then I
asked a question, I asked, “if one black person robs a bank, does that
mean all black people will rob a bank?" They said no. Then I asked them,
"if one white person is mean and disrespectful to them, will all white
people be mean and disrespectful to them?" They said no, and I was so
happy to hear that! I went on to tell them that there was good and bad in
all of us, so we are all the same – black, white or whatever. I asked them
not to judge everyone by what a few people do to them. I think they got
it. I think they understood my point.

Part of my prayer for this situation is that the parents, not only at the
Valley Swim Club, but also the parents of these children will walk away
with what I walked away with after being with them. Children are
resilient. They don't hold on to things, they will mostly take time on the
positions and opinions of their parents. And we need to be smart enough as
adults to teach our kids to judge by character and not by race. I think
they got it. Let's hope we ALL do. It was beautiful. I’ll talk to you
soon.

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Submitted by Git Real on Sat, 08/01/2009 - 10:50pm.

And we need to be smart enough as adults to teach our kids to judge by character and not by race.

Couldn't agree more yet it sounds good in theory. But rather than basing our judgement on character and merit too many times we have each group positioning themselves in a defensive mode to preserve what is rightfully theirs or to take unfair advantage over the other by whatever means neccesary.

So when do we get past "it" and start being equals toward each other rather than paying it lip service? Your side can start by silencing your bigots and by ceasing the use of race based preferential treatments. Now how can my my side help?

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington


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Submitted by Git Real on Sat, 08/01/2009 - 10:51pm.

going to learn how to turn off her emphasis?????

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington


Submitted by Davids mom on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 7:37am.

It might help if you read a comment before you respond. The emphasis (cite) was left on to let the reader know that the words belonged to Tyler Perry - not David's mom. Now don't get ruffled. I'm through dealing with you - and this I promise!

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Submitted by Git Real on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 8:09am.

Not ruffled. Hey close them out. If you don't close the the emphasis cite out it leaves it open to for all the posts that occur after yours. Then they are left in emphasis too making it very difficult to read the thread.

Now you ask if I can read the comment??? And the relevance of your comment to my response? What am I missing here?

I'm through dealing with you - and this I promise!

Well I suppose that would be your easy way out since you refuse to be held by the same standards that you judge whites. You wear the concilatory mask pretty good DM. But the more you blog the more it slips reflecting the bigoted side of you that refuses to 'disavow' black racists and affirmative action which ALL contributes mightily to the racial tensions in this country. Hang onto them baby.... they appear to be your lifeline for whatever hang-up you cling to. But do us a favor.... be the REAL you.

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington


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Submitted by TinCan on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 12:04pm.

DM and Git, what topic might you kids be planning for next weekend? I like to plan ahead.


Submitted by Bonkers on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 12:47pm.

Here is my guess:
Putting back the poll tax ($50) so as to only have voters who can afford to vote.
Debating as to whether Git should disavow Bush, Cheney, and Paulson!
Debating as to the shade of a person's skin as to whether they should be heard. Ultra-lite, OK; ebony NO!
Defining who should be on welfare and food stamps! Whites, OK since there aren't many; others need to be checked closely.
Checking who is a citizen and who is illegal (as to citizenship---not criminally).
Sending the illegal ones to Guantanamo or Juarez (by aircraft drop).
Considering segration again---especially of schools. That way used school books and supplies could be passed down.
Determining once and for all where President Obama was born. I know Washington and Jefferson and a bunch of others were NOT born in the United States of America!
Finding out for sure how many children Jefferson had and how many now exist! About 4-500 descendents have been counted but many are missing.
Determining how many illegal descendents Jessee, Martin and the old traveling crowd now have wandering around.

Or, it could just be that they will continue arguing heritage!

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Submitted by hutch866 on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 1:49pm.

"Considering segration again" OK Bonk, what language is this, Scandinavian? BTW I have that rat you were asking about, you know the one I won't give, it's all for you big guy.

I yam what I yam....Popeye


Submitted by Bonkers on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 2:15pm.

Not givin a rat again, huh?
You seem to have very little on your mind!

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Submitted by hutch866 on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 2:32pm.

Must be time to get those new glasses, I said I have your rat, just need to know where to send it. Now, about the word segration, what the heck does it mean?

I yam what I yam....Popeye


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Submitted by Git Real on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 1:12pm.

Nice one! (eyes rolling)

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington


Submitted by Davids mom on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 12:33pm.

Smiling Sorry - Game over.

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Submitted by TinCan on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 12:14pm.

My comment had to do with your post of 8/2 at 1:33 where I got the impression you meant to end this racial bickering. I wouldn't get into that if you stuck bamboo slivers under my fingernails.


Submitted by Davids mom on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 12:20pm.

is why I'm here. Not to bicker with an individual's perception that I will never change. But when a perspective is twisted, I will try to clarify.

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Submitted by Git Real on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 1:03pm.

You mean the twisted perception that it is somehow proper to discriminate against whites via affirmative action programs? Or to hold a double standard of expecting whites to 'disavow' white racists by name while refusing to disavowing black racists by name? Who here actually has the twisted perception DM?

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington


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Submitted by TinCan on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 11:40am.

With today's posts me thinks you may be a fibber.


Submitted by Davids mom on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 12:02pm.

from a blogger. What is happening today is that there are many qualified women and minorities and white men who are competing for positions and are being hired based on their qualifications. The day for certain groups to whine about hiring practices is over. As I said before, if you feel you are being discriminated against, get your evidence and go to court. There are too many successful 'white' businessmen who have qualified minorities and women working for them. There is no need to hire an unqualified person based on a quota system established 48 years ago and over the years is implemented according to the Constitution for all Americans to end segregation and discrimination in the workplace. White men - stop complaining and move on. Blacks and women are no longer complaining - but using the courts, as did the New Haven firefighters. NO DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER, RACE, RELGION.

The day of a women making a statement because a man demands it is over.

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Submitted by Git Real on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 1:15pm.

There are too many successful 'white' businessmen who have qualified minorities and women working for them.

I have qualified women working for me. I've tried several so-called 'qualified' blacks and got less we had agreed to production wise. I don't give a rat's pattooty as to what color you are, all I want is for you to fulfill the obligations that we agreed to when I hired you. The racist affirmative action bids that I refer to have NOTHING to do with how many minorities or women I hire. They are based SOLEY on ownership. It has NOTHING to do with abilities, effort, or the ability to accomplish the job based on historical performance. It ALL has to do with whether you can claim yourself to be BLACK. I see if quite often where those awarded were sham companies and the jobs have to be completed by a legit company in the end. And we the taxpayers get left holding the bill and swallowing the 'bitter pill'.

The day of a women making a statement because a man demands it is over.

David's Mom... You are FULL OF CRAP! You KNOW that is a cheap shot and those demands have NOTHING to with what gender you are. My demands are that before we can reconcile racially that YOU must live by the same words and actions that YOU demand of whites. But I understand where you are coming from. If I were in shoes and my hypocrisy were exposed and I refused to alter my twisted perceptions thinking that reverse racism is acceptable... I'd be grasping for straws and firing for effect too.

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington


Submitted by FayetteFlyer on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 2:31pm.

What exactly is reverse racism anyway? I realize we've had the perception and idiocy of "reverse discrimination" made palpable, but c'mon!!

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Submitted by Git Real on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 4:43pm.

What is it? A buzz word indeed. I will agree with you and leave off the word 'reverse'when describing discrimination. Noting that discrimination is discrimination soooooo.... I stand corrected.

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington


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Submitted by Git Real on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 1:10pm.

Promise??? Smiling

Thank God!!! No more of DM refusing to disavow black bigots and her beloved racist affirmative action programs?

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington


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