Truth and Fiction of CRT 2 Systemic Racism

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Systemic racism. This is one of the top-level tenants in the CRT framework. The idea is to teach that there are racial inequalities built into laws, and how they are enforced and punished. Remember, CRT is a framework intended to be a lens to examine doubtful legal practices. The idea is to challenge all levels… Continue reading Truth and Fiction of CRT 2 Systemic Racism

Truth and Fiction of CRT 1 Background with Racial Problems

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Being a long time electronic repair guy, my first thought on the topic was, “CRT? Cathode Ray Tube? What’s so controversial? Why not just transition to flat screens for television enjoyment?” With all the uproar over it, I figured the acronym was actually something related to the social justice universe. CRT, as it has come… Continue reading Truth and Fiction of CRT 1 Background with Racial Problems

A Lifestyle of Waiting

People tell me, “it’ll be OK.” They offer encouragement, advice, or relate what happened to them, or somebody they know, But nobody offers real solutions. I’m told that government programs will meet my needs, but the process is endless. Strangers poke their nose into my business. They want an exact accounting of my personal life.… Continue reading A Lifestyle of Waiting

Classy Names

George goes to the Birth Registration Office to register his newborn son. The man behind the counter asks the name he wants to give to the boy, and the father replies: “Euro.” The man says that such a name is not acceptable, because it’s a currency.

Dear IRS

Enclosed is my Tax Return & payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. In the article, you will see that the Pentagon is paying $171.50 for hammers and NASA has paid $600.00 for a toilet seat. Please find enclosed