Powerful - Page 4

violann · ‎03-10-2010

On 11/28/2014 cater said:
Now that picture tells a story how people are afraid. Don't want to say any more so this does not get deleted. But I think most of you know what I am thinking.

The person hugging was NOT afraid. It is a wonderful story. Read it.

evelomaddict · ‎04-06-2013

"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?" Hillel

Preds · ‎12-17-2012

They are beautiful!

Fate whispers to her, "You cannot withstand the storm." She whispers back, "I am the storm."

60sgirl · ‎11-24-2014

Beautiful child. Would take him home in a heartbeat. Can't read the story now as the link indicates that site has crashed.

Too bad the media can't focus more on stories like this instead of always drumming up more hatred with stories like this:

http://news.yahoo.com/pregnant-st--louis-woman-left-eye-blind-ferguson-174119853.html

I'm done with P.C. Just say what you mean and mean what you say. It's easier.

foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

On 11/28/2014 FaLana said:
I wish people of color wouldn't fear cops and white people, and I wish cops and white people wouldn't fear people of color. If a discussion is going to take a place, it has to be an open one with both sides listening and willing to change and they must be coming from a place of peace and calm. You can't bully someone into seeing your POV and even though it's our right to protest on black Friday, it's not going to help race relations.

If I don't know you, you best not get into my personal space and it has nothing to do with color. I think most people are like that. So, what is a cop supposed to think when it happens to them and by a known thief...we condemn them and call them murderers?

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

.....so....this means that police brutality doesn't exist? Racial profiling doesn't exist? No police officer has ever used excessive force?

Lion · ‎03-09-2010

He is afraid. Maybe not in the very moment of that hug, but his tears and his desire to give hugs all spring from the daily fear he lives with and his desire for something better.

Those tears reflect his emotions in the moment of his fears being met with kindness. Kindness that he doesn't normally feel or see but desperately wishes for.

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"The truth is like a lion. You don't have to defend it. Let it loose. It will defend itself."
- Augustine

Be Vigilent

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

I just read in another thread that some think the intent behind this hug thread is a "ruse".

Im truly sorry some of you think that. I thought the story and the image are powerful. And from the posts in this thread I doubt I am the only one who thinks the same. It's a shame a few can't separate the message in this story from the messenger. There's a reason its gone viral and it isn't because of skepticism. People of all races are profoundly touched by the photo.

Included in the OP is a link of Devonte and a musician hugging. I dare anyone to watch the video and not be affected by the power of a simple act, a hug. But to some of you perhaps that's part of the ruse too.

How very sad.

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mstyrion 1 · ‎09-18-2014

On 11/29/2014 Lion said:
He is afraid. Maybe not in the very moment of that hug, but his tears and his desire to give hugs all spring from the daily fear he lives with and his desire for something better.

Those tears reflect his emotions in the moment of his fears being met with kindness. Kindness that he doesn't normally feel or see but desperately wishes for.

powerful words, Lion!

~Enough is enough~

QueenDanceALot · ‎04-18-2013

On 11/29/2014 mstyrion 1 said:
On 11/29/2014 Lion said:
He is afraid. Maybe not in the very moment of that hug, but his tears and his desire to give hugs all spring from the daily fear he lives with and his desire for something better.

Those tears reflect his emotions in the moment of his fears being met with kindness. Kindness that he doesn't normally feel or see but desperately wishes for.

powerful words, Lion!

Spot on, Lion.