Messages By: smb104

 It is 2007 and we are still living in ignorant times. Why is it that our children still have to suffer thru injustice? The 6 young men that had been abused by the justice system will never be the same again. The staff and faculty at the institution should have been more involved in the verbal slaying that the men are being scrutinzed for taking under control themselves. There is a difference between verbal and physical harm but, when sticks and stones do feel the equivalent of names then someone needs to take action. Children and school age adults are supposed to feel safe at these learning institutions but, light is not shining in the shadows. I know that when I was in school I was treated with complete disregard as if I was a pathelogical liar when there was physical evidence of the abuse I was suffering from. Children do learn from their parents, and parents learn from society. The injustice that is still in Jena is not going to become any easier any time soon. The one and only comment I can say to you people that are the same race as myself out there the white folk is your ignorance need not be put aside. You are the most important influence on these people. You watched 3 young men hang ropes from a tree as what you call a joke but, what if you were the ones hanging from that rope. What if someone just said screw that person they don't mean anything to me? How can you walk around everyday and be that inhumane? That young man that got his face punched in without a doubt did instigate the situation. If you watch his body language you can tell he is a liar. His parents walk around because they know that in their community no harm would be brought upon themselves. In this day and age there should be more opportunity out there not destruction. Why can't we all just get together and accept everyone for who they are? We should, they should, and our children should be prepared to walk with confidence but not ignorance. Those young men did beat him and do what they did but, if there intent was to bring him to death, then; he would not be walking around today with a defiant smile on his face. All should be treated equal and lies should not be protected in the judicial system.

I don't know why you would want to hurt the good men out there. You should be glad they stuck around long enough to help you out. When I was 15 I got pregnant because of some emotional issues that came up. When my daughter was four months old he walked out on us. Yes we were kids and yes I did have to rely on my family and I could not thank them enough. I chose not to ask for child support until I was 19 years of age. I did receive that support for about 6 months but then it stopped all together. He stopped paying June of 2006. He is expecting his third child any day now. And, go figure the state of pennsylvania cannot find him. The public assistance office is trying to cut our medical and I have no idea what I am going to do. I am currently taking medication for depression and anxiety and it's so dang painful to think about. I went 9 years without meds and now I am facing this wrap about again. I suppose I chose this mess but, my daughter she deserves so much more than this mess. I know that all the love I give her is what she needs but, I cannot help but feel it will never be enough. I work every chance I get my days off, doubles, even an hour of so of someone calling off. I just don't get why those of you out there that would take advantage of someone so great and have the gaul to just think it's owed to you.  It is owed to you but you have to just do everything possible to take care of your children or child. I have indeed learned from my mistake. I know that I am emotionally unavailable to give a man any man what they deserve. I am still trying to find myself in this process. Today, I am 22 years of age. I have no idea what I want out of anything in this life. I just want my daughter to be able to walk proud and say that's my mommy without feeling hurt. She is my angel and I could not be the same without her. I just hope there are more of you out there that can see that in yourselves and situations also. I wish all of you the best of luck. May you be blessed in your life and choices.