racist cop..

March 29, 2013 7:28pm CST
I have a husband who is african american. My kids are biracial. I thought that since it is 2013 the world wasnt racist like it used to be. But boy was I wrong! A little over 2 weeks ago my husband ( who has never done drugs or drinks or anything illegal) gets pulled over by the police. They pulled him over because he was confused on where to go. Later on they eventually told him if he was someone else they probably wouldn't have pulled him over. Meaning if he wasnt black they wouldnt have done nothing. I just had to share this because I think that it is so sad that after all of these years people still have racism inside of them. This incident really hurt me because my husband is a wonderful man who would never hurt anyone and who actually loves helping people. This is really just an awareness that some people still need to change.
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13 responses
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 13
Racism most definitely exists and it goes both ways. There are African American's out there that also hate caucasians. It is not just one sided. It is VERY sad that people are still racist now a days. It should have been LONG over with. Sadly it is not over. Many people in all races deal with it every day... Before I met my husband I dated all races, never had a preference. I cannot tell you how many times other races would tell me that I should stick to my own kind. I was, we were both people-that is my own kind! But I knew what they meant and it has bothered me for years! Racism is a very sad thing and I hope one day it will not exist anymore...
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• United States
30 Mar 13
All of us should look beyond the color of ones skin and look at the person inside ..Judge them by their personality and nothing more. how sad/
30 Mar 13
I agree with you completely.
• United States
30 Mar 13
Racism, unfortunately, is still alive and well. And most often it is African American men who usually feel the brunt of it. I lived in a town for over 20 years and never got hassled by cops. However, once my son became old enough to drive, he was stopped numerous times by cops just doing "routine checks". It's a fact of life that if you have sons they will probably have to contend with this.
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30 Mar 13
Routine checks my butt. No cop does routine checks. Thats crazy. I really hate racism. I hope one day everyone opens their eyes and realizes we are all God's children.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
30 Mar 13
I am sorry that your husband has to deal with that rude officer. But I think that there would always be a racist no matter what year we are in. Some people just are stuck with some issues in the past. The most important thing is your husband has a good heart and you know it and the rest of your family and friends can attest to that.
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@squallming (1775)
• Malaysia
30 Mar 13
Some people cannot seems to move on from the past as well as to realize that no matter what color and religion we are, we are all still human. We should have been treated equally and be given equal rights to live. This is not an issue only between the black and white. But people face such racial discrimination, prejudices and bad treatment all over the world. It does not seems possible for people to change their behavior and mindset as if they could be changed, the world we see today should have been completely different.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
30 Mar 13
Sorry to hear that.. where did that happen at? Hope he never has to go through that again. He doesnt deserve it...
30 Mar 13
This actually happened in michigan. I hope he doesnt either but we really cant control what people do or say.
• Mexico
30 Mar 13
Seems to happen all the time in the usa. Very sad. i feel sorry for him. Give him a big hug from me.
@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
18 Nov 15
I am sorry the two of you went through that. They are still around, racism will never die, until you get rid of the multitudes and their children and other family members. Yeah, that won't happen. They teach racism and hatred to each other.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
30 Mar 13
i am so sorry that your husband had to experience that. i hate police for reasons like you just shared. they will always be racism among cop.
@junmae (1586)
• Philippines
30 Mar 13
Its really sad to say that those kind of people stills exist in this world. I think that racism will never gone because there are still people who are narrow minded. I hope this wont happen again to your husband and to anyone.
• Philippines
30 Mar 13
Are you kidding? Even here in the Philippines there are foreigners who put in our faces. They really say that they don't like our color, they're just here for some business or something. Really? How about I burn you and leave you all black and burnt, would you still care for your color? Damn racists..
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
30 Mar 13
I'm sorry to hear what had happened to your husband. So the equality thing was only on newsprint and movies, I guess. Just because of confusion, they had to make an arrest whoever they want. That is really sad, I just hope your husband will be cleared of what ever evidence the police have against on him
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
30 Mar 13
danirenea21 It's too bad your husband had to go through this. Racism and prejudice exist...I think all we can do is be a good example and be kind and non-prejudicial ourselves. I also feel badly for the cops since most are decent people but the 'bad apples' spoil the image.
• China
30 Mar 13
Racist and racism appear in any where of the world,even in right now our modern society,so I think that it still has a long way to go,anyway,I keep a good attitude for that.
@Kathy1981 (157)
• United States
30 Mar 13
I wonder why so many times that as people who are really advanced in so many things. Why we still judge others by the color of their skin. That is just so wrong in so many ways.