Last week, Rodney King died. His passing has many speculating on social, political, and racial growth and change over the past 20 years as a nation in general, and Los Angeles in particular.
I encourage you to be as candid as possible and to argue Rodney King's famous quote, "Why can't we all get along?"
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Ken T. 49.
ReplyDeleteIt is a valuable question that should be answered deep within our hearts. Why can't we, get along? We, as a society, cloud ourselves with separating terms such as prejudice, bias, racism, etc. When does it stop? The minute that we realize that these words and the attitudes that they each carry are anchors in progression, we might be able to fulfill the answer to this question by saying, "we can, we will, and we are." Perhaps we have another wall that has yet to be taken down, after all these years after Berlin’s wall.
Candace B. 49.
ReplyDeleteThe quote "why can't we all get along" stands close to all humans in their heart. The fact is we all have strong beliefs and different personalities. We tend to clash if someone doesnt agree with what we think. People also stand up for what they believe in and if someone disagrees it will be a very sticky situation. So as people all we can do is try but there will always be the conflict. We are all just human but some of us forget that.
Danielle D.49
ReplyDeleteAs humans we will never all get along. It sounds harsh, but we will all be in the race for the survival of the fittest, the who is better than the other. One man will always try to out do the other. And with that race, we will always have a hierarchy, not equality.
Frances M. 847 in response to Danielle D.49
DeleteFrom when our first ancestors their was racism and everyone competed amongst each other to out do for whatever reason. We still to this day face this and feel if we are above someone we are better. If we just accept ourselves and others for who and what we are and have life would be for much breathable.
Every human was raised in a different setting, generation, with different rules, and environmental aspects. We differ dramatically.As a result of this, our brains function differently as well, creating our own thoughts, feelings, perspective on others around on. No two brains are identical, with the exception of twins, but that can get into another topic. So, on this topic, because we have different worldy views, and even personal views, we can't possibly all get along. There will be many who dissagree with what we say, and on what topic. Even what we have done thoughout our life plays a roll in why we cant all get along. Some may be smarter than us, and that causes sarcasm. The list could go on, but it is mainly because we were all raised with different standards, and through those standards have accumulated our own responses to the envornment around us.
ReplyDeleteEric D.44 In response to Anon.
DeleteI agree about the nature vs nurture argument. There are too many factors in the world to turn a healthy good-hearted person into a criminal so easily and effortlessly.
Christsandra G. 44
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of us ask "WHY WE JUST CANT GET ALONE" we as humans have different beliefs and different backgrounds, that alone causes conflict and disagreements. We look at each other and judge one another it could be their color, or the way they dress or there sexuality. etc. Its a sad situation because the world could become a better place if there were better people in it.
Eric D. 44
ReplyDeleteHuman's will never all "get along" because there will always be jealousy and greed. Those two things will always instill fear and raise hostility. It's natural for people to be selfish and gravitate towards their own self-interests. There will always be those of us that fall behind and have to deviate to another form of success causing violence and death.
Mia Ahn 44 response to Eric D 44
DeleteI think we can try and we are progressing. I don't know if we will ever be a perfect society, but we can try to have different perspectives, and learn from others. I think we are progressing.
Meredith N.44
ReplyDeleteRodney King asked the question "Why can't we all get along?" Our families, education, experiences and social class all affect our perspectives. What we need to remember is that all of us have feelings and things that we identify with. This is important to each individual. But, in order to get along we must respect others. You don't have to agree with another person's thoughts or ideas. Sometimes you just have to agree to disagree. It is possible to listen to another's veiwpoint but still believe my own ideas.
Christopher C.
ReplyDeleteI dont think that people will every truly get along. Especially as far as race goes. For centuries before Modern times wars raged based soley upon racial radicals. Conflict is part of the human nature and it seems that it will stick with us for as long as we walk the earth.
In response to Christopher C.
DeleteI agree somethings we have in our control, and others we dont. For that matter there will always be war, conflict and differences. The concept is nice to dream about, but there could never be complete peace and everyone be able to see past their differences.
Tracey E. 49
ReplyDeleteRodney King's question isn't a hard one to answer, basically we all can't get along because we all don't want to. It's hard to say if we are really out of the discrimination stage and if we have really gotten over that hump. People are still racially motivated and and everything seems like it's still very taboo. There is still violence and people are getting killed over nothing. Sadly, until we ALL can come to a better understanding and try to change, we all will not be able to get along.
JimellaB43 in response to Tracey E. 49
DeleteI wish that people could get along and it is the sad reality that people never will be able to get along. The world needs a fresh start because they can't get over what happened years ago. We all to need to come to a better understanding and make a change. Like Michael Jackson said we need to start with the man in the mirror!
Kristel B. 43 Online in response to Tracey E 49
DeleteI think you hit it on the head exactly, people don't want to. Human kind has a drive to always be superior, to have the upper hand. And when two people with the same drive confront each other, clearly there will be conflict. That drive won't be squelched, just flamed even more so. I think its something that can't be fixed.
Bernina W.44
ReplyDelete"Can we all just get alone" I don' think so discrimination is still in existence today, I dont think it will ever go away . People are always going to judge , be prejudice, racist, and stereotype and be bias toward one another. Thats something we learned to do as kids. Psychologist states, thats a learned behavior.
Tokunbo N44 in response to Bernina W.44. I strongly agree with you we have learnt this bas kids and i dont think its ever going away.Its really really sad though.
DeleteTokunbo N44.
ReplyDeleteCan we all just get alone - No matter hoe well America progresses racial discrimination will still be there, I personally wish we can all forget about colour and just be americans,but it looks like it is far fetched. the gap between the rice and the poor is wide that no matter how we look at it discrimination will always be there,the onlt thing is it may not be as loud as it use to be.
Chandis Cagle
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful quote from him only because this world is just ridiculous sometimes. But in reality things will remain the same because people will never change in their ways. But the good thing about it, is that even though rascism and other things occur it is not as worst as it was years ago. Those things can't happen anymore. Thank God!
Karen s.49 I think that with what happened that was an appropiate statement. However; I still believe that should not be a statement that should have to be made to police officers. They are trained to be ethical and unbias.
ReplyDeleteThat is a statement that stands out. Unfortunately everyone are not going to get along no matter what. You just do what you can to make things a little bit better.
Lizzy A.44
ReplyDelete" why can't we all just get along?" Indeed this is a question we should all ask ourselves,we are all equal before our creator and I wish we could also see ourselves that way. Although racism is not as it was 20years ago but the crave for property, power and prestige in our society can not be avoided.
"why can't we all just get along?" Yes why can't we? The world would be so much more peaceful. We are killing and hurting one another when there is really no reason for it. The human race would be better off if we all just got along. We are all made equal and we need to act like it for the betterment of man kind!
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DeleteJimellaB43
ReplyDelete"why can't we all just get along?" Yes why can't we? The world would be so much more peaceful. We are killing and hurting one another when there is really no reason for it. The human race would be better off if we all just got along. We are all made equal and we need to act like it for the betterment of man kind!
I figured the quote came from when he was beaten by cops a long time ago, and it resulted in riots. "Why can't we all just get along?" must have been a response to the violence-for-violence road the people took in response to the incident. You become an influential man when you're the victim of hate crimes, especially by the police. His desire to call it peace instead of constant violence is definitely a tune we could all dance to.
ReplyDeleteKayla F. 49
ReplyDelete"Why can't we all just get along?" is still a prominent question in today's society.If we all got along and seen each other as equal,we would live in a world with less hate and hostility.The United States and the rest of the world has come a very long way,since earlier times,but us as a whole are still divided.Not only is race a factor in discrimination,but money and education have taken its place in how we judge each other.I don't think we will ever, "all get along",but it would be great if we could.
Kitrina B49
ReplyDelete"Why can't we all get along?" is a saying that bares reminding. We should all think of this and of Rodney each time we encounter the things in our lives that make us want to scream and of course do more than that. The predjudice, the racism and all the other unjust behaviors we deal with on a daily basis should be enough to make us all stop and think before we act, or speak for that matter. If we could all "TRY" to get along I believe that would be a definate improvement.
Quatis S online 43
ReplyDeleteI think we can all get along to some degree but because of or up bringing and social interest we won't all agree to each others beleifs. It would be a beautiful thing if everyone could get along but think about it if that was the case the world would not go round. People make the world go round. Attitudes, pleasantries, conflict and interest. our society would be too much like right if we all got along. There wouldn't be logo's like " what would Jesus do," and "do the right thing", or "Just say no to drugs" and so on....realistically I couldn't see myself be acquantancies with a rapest or a murderer. I'd want to hack or castrat them myself. Anyway those are my thoughts I'm just saying.
Frances M. 847
ReplyDeleteThe famous quote of Rodney King "Why can't we all just get along?" I'm sure was never taken into consideration as a serious gesture. It always seemed as though he would end off with this same quote at the end of a major story he was talking about. It would be great if we got along I'm sure we would all go far in our lives by treating each other with respect and how we want to be treated.
Marci K. 09 in response to Frances M. 847
DeleteI absolutely agree. I think the question has been asked many times, however, not truly put into action. I think individuals really wanting to make a change are going to have to do more than ask the questions, before others are going to catch on.
Elizabeth M. 44
ReplyDeleteAgain, the reply botton doesn't work with this computer. So, in response to Frances M. 847
Yes, I think we would all go far spiritually and emotionally in our lives if we always treated people with respect and used the golden rule. Unfortunately, treating people with kindness does not get you very far in our society. Our society’s perception of success has nothing to do with getting along or being kind to one another. You “get far” and climb the ladder by walking on people, screwing people over and putting only yourself first. Sadly, those of us who refuse to do this don’t always “succeed” in today’s world.
Jake C.55
ReplyDeleteI wish we could. Unfortunately, we are humans and we ALL have our prejudices. But I do think we can be proud of the progress that has been made in this country over the past 40 years. If anything, I think the word "Racist" is diluted and thrown around WAY too much these days. However, to answer the question, no, we can't all get along. It's like asking for world peace, it will never happen cause this planet is run by humans and there are some mean, nasty ones out there and there always will be. But we can strive to outnumber the hateful ones and not tolerate their behaviors.
Michaelia B. 43 in response to Jake. C 55
DeleteHello Jake,
I completely agree to your response. Racism will always exist and it is definitely being used to the advantage of many these days. A wrong look or an expression taken out of context now permits penalties. It would be great if we all could just get along but realistically it will never happen. We should change our attitudes about people and stop stereotyping one person for another's actions.
Sopheak P.49
ReplyDeleteIt's would be cool if everybody can get along but we live in a world with an invisible line that divides us and most people wouldn't crossover that line because of fear from their prejudices, ego, culture, peers, family, etc..
Jalaacya m43 online in response to Sopheak P.49
DeleteI agree, everyone is worried about what everybody has to say.There many people and things influencing people and their beliefs. That alone makes it hard for people to get along.
Jalaacya M43 online
ReplyDeleteEveryone has different opinions and ideas about things which makes it hard for everyone to agree. Things like being brought up differently, age, and the gap in time are also factors that keep humans from being on the same page with each other. Let’s just be honest the odds of everybody getting along is very unlikely. It would be nice though but we just have to be realistic. I’m sure when Rodney King said that he meant it as far as the racism and violence went. He just wanted everyone to be able to coexist and be cordial with one another.
Gbenga A.43 in response to Jalaacya M43 online.
DeleteI strongly uphold those points you highlighted. There's a drive on the inside of man that pushes him to compete for survival. Other factors like age diversity in upbringing, race and so on, are important contributing factors to why we all can't get along
Gbenga A.43
ReplyDeleteThere are several militating factors that will make getting along almost very impossible. Some of which are racism, sexism, ageism, upbringing, religious beliefs, and several others. As a matter of fact, diversity is an attribute that makes living in this world a survival of the fittest affair. Everyman tends to believe that his own ways, thoughts, beliefs, approaches to life matters are the best. These and many more are the reasons why we all cant get along.
Jessica F. 44
ReplyDeleteWhy can’t we just all get along? We as people have been raised in a society that is evolving quickly. Unfortunately these are causing generational gaps in what we as people see as proper on right. We also are in a culture that is very visual and show what we view as social acceptable. As well as different generations telling use their opinions about what they see and how they were rasied. Growing up this shapes the view of what we see as correct.
Jessica F. 44 online response to Tracey E. 49
ReplyDeleteI do agree to a point that there is still and always be a type of racial discrimation, but it is not only race but sexuality, wauy people look and were we live. We as people have made stirides of improvment from 50 years ago. If are cultures and societies base people on visual bases were going to stay the same. Let us a indivuals try improving ourselves then influence somebody else to do the same an the change will slowly happen.
Michaelia B. 43
ReplyDeleteI agree. Why cant we all get along? Its a question that continues to be asked still to this day and will continue to be asked for years to come. The bottom line is some of us were just raised differently than others. You cant really blame a person for what they were taught but you can educate them on the ignorance in this world and hope they learn from it. There is racism all over. I still see it to this day. Simple things such as acknowledgment when an African American walks into a store compared to five seconds later when a Caucasian walks into the same store. I have even experienced it at a car dealership as to where I am standing out near the cars begging for assistance and someone of a different race is noticed before they get out of their car but, when I get in my nice vehicle and drive away everyone wants to run out and scream "can I help." I think it is ridiculous and it starts with change. I am African American and it is sad to say that some of my own race embarrass me. I can understand the stereotypes if this is all others see. On the other hand their are leaders, men and women, who are African American and are role models to me.
Bernadette M43 online
ReplyDeleteWe will hopefully figure out someday, how to get along with others. We try hard to instill this line of thinking in our children, but do not always practice it ourselves. We tend to look for the worst in people instead of the best. We focus on the negative things in our lives instead of working on the positive to make our lives even better. If we could just agree to disagree, we would have a chance.
'Why can't we all get along?" Sounds so simple but yet it is so hard for one to be the bigger person and back down in any situation. As long as there are more dominate males than females we will never all get along. where as a man looks for comfortability for him self, a woman thinks of everyone. The is so busy emphazing on color that we forget to look deeper within a person to see who they really are. until this nation can look past color, then will we all get along.
ReplyDeletein reference to Lizze A.44 We are all out to out do the next individual who share the same interest, therefor conflict and racism will always play a major role, whether we want to admit this to ourselves now or later. Racism of age, gender, color, background. Though it can be avoided, no one wants to take the first step to not sterotype nationalities for what they a excellent at or what they are not capable of.
ReplyDeleteMeredith N.44 in response to Kayla F.49
ReplyDeleteI agree that race is not the only dividing factor among people. Money and education influence the way people react and think about others. The divisions between the social classes do create conflict.
Katarzyna C. 33 online
ReplyDeleteI think that the human race will never be able to get along. I think that conflict is part of our society and we cannot function without it. We were all raised a certain way and to believe certain values. So because we were not all raised the same, we all have different ideas and beliefs, and we all think that our way is the right way. This in turn causes conflict and, this is why we will never be able to fully get along. On top of this, we always want to be better than “the next guy” and we always try to outdo and have better things than our neighbors. We always want more and get upset when someone else is outdoing us or has more than we do, so in turn more conflict comes along and we now cannot get along with our neighbor or “the next guy”.
Katarzyna C 33 online in response to Jake C. 55
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fact that we have made great strides in the last 40 or so years and steered away from racism as it was in the past, but racism still exist to this day. It may not be as apparent as it way years ago, but it still exists. In addition, there are now hate crimes against people. So like you stated, I also do not think that we will ever be able to get along… maybe only on the surface.
Kristel B 43 Online
ReplyDelete"Why can't we all get along?" Boy, isn't that a loaded question people have been asking for ages. Why can't we? Because on some level, we choose not to. We either choose not to forgive others, not to humble ourselves, not to show compassion or mercy, not love one another or simply let our pride get in the way. Each one of these aspects can be farther debated and discussed in deeper levels, but it is as simple as that. We are humans. We have faults. Sometimes we cant get passed our own or sometimes we won't let ourselves get passed others, no matter how big or small they may be.
Victoria S. in response to Kristel B. 43
DeleteI couldn't have said it better myself. We are humans and we are not perfect but we can choose to forgive and forget what tohers have done.
KathrynC 43 online
ReplyDeleteI think that the reason that we can't all get along is simple! We have been raised by a generation that lived through segregation and had very definite ideas about how races and people were supposed to act. We as children learned some of this from our parents and as adults we are trying very conciously not to pass on this judgemental trait of others to our children! The next few generations will hopefully erase the unintentional profiling passed on to us by our parents. Another reason I think this conflict is still around is that we allow it to be. If we would think of others first, then the world would become a better more peaceful place.
Maile F. 44 response to Kathryn C 43
DeleteFor something that should be so simple, it seems that it is so far a way. i agree with you Kathryn and hopefully with time this world will be a peaceful place.
Kathryn C 43 online in response to Kristel B 43 online
ReplyDeleteI agree that we are all human and we all have faults! At times we even get in our own way! Pride, prejudice, and unforgiveness are easy to posses and to show. Love, humbleness, and forgiveness are very hard to show. I feel that many people take the easy way out and choose not to show how we are supposed to live.
Vann H. 88
ReplyDeleteI wish everyone did get along. And I believe that any two people in the world that both have open minds can get along. Racism will always be around as long as we aren't truly treating everyone equally. That means no glass ceiling holding back perfectly deserving women and minorities, but at the same time that means no more tv stations or dating sites created only for one single race of people. That makes things unequal and therefore condones and sustains racism.
Vann H. 88 in response to KathrynC 43
ReplyDeleteI share your optimism on this subject. Racism along with any other personality trait is learned, so If we stop teaching it to future generations it could be done with. But humans will always hate something, it is human nature.
As many of you have posted, Rodney King geared his famous quote, "Cant we all get along", towards racism. Yes racism is taught and if we stopped teaching it, it should stop. However there are more factors then just that. Some in our control and some out of our control. Regardless of everyones differences, we should be able to get alone.
ReplyDeleteJordan P. 43 in response to Clint W. 44
DeleteI agree. People need to stop talking about "racism" and blaming things on racism because everyone has the same rights these days.
Jordan P. 43
ReplyDeleteI wish we could all get along, but if that were the case then the world would be a pretty boring place. Every single person in this world is different and has different likes, dislikes, hobbies, thoughts, and opinions. If everyone were the same and liked the same things, there would be no diversity. Don't get me wrong: if we were all alike and could all get along, the world would be a much BETTER place. But that just can't come from all the different personalities, races, genders, and ages that exist.
Marci C. 09
ReplyDelete"Why can't all just get along" is a question that has been asked a million times over the years, and can be answered very easily. Pride. We have all been raised in different environments, different cultures, religions, and social statures; all affecting the way we see life. However, pride a lot of times keeps us from being able to see other people's perspective. I think it's great to be passionate about what you believe in or causes that are close to the heart, but I think because we as humans can be so passionate that we loose the ability to see the larger picture. The picture that allows all of us to co-exist, with different agendas, lifestyles and beliefs, the purpose of making the world round and not square.
Why can't we all get along? Since the beginning of time, our Creator created us to all be different and until we accept Him and live for Him we will have arguments. It is human nature to sin, and not get along. As we see from early life, children tend to always argue and not get along. It is our job to teach them to try and work things out and make the best of situations. As humans we try to be independent which causes us to not get along with others because we want things for ourself, only to satisfy US. We all are independent and selfish by nature. That is why if we learn to accept Jesus and not be independent on ourself, and become more dependent on Him, I believe this will help americans all get along. Those who are independent, will always want more and more and will only be temporarily satisfied. It is through Jesus Christ who brings real joy! Most of our nation is lost without Him. We will always argue and not get along until people start accepting that we ALL are equal as in the eyes of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteAnnsley B. 75
ReplyDeleteWhy can't we all get along? Since the beginning of time, our Creator created us to all be different and until we accept Him and live for Him we will have arguments. It is human nature to sin, and not get along. As we see from early life, children tend to always argue and not get along. It is our job to teach them to try and work things out and make the best of situations. As humans we try to be independent which causes us to not get along with others because we want things for ourself, only to satisfy US. We all are independent and selfish by nature. That is why if we learn to accept Jesus and not be independent on ourself, and become more dependent on Him, I believe this will help americans all get along. Those who are independent, will always want more and more and will only be temporarily satisfied. It is through Jesus Christ who brings real joy! Most of our nation is lost without Him. We will always argue and not get along until people start accepting that we ALL are equal as in the eyes of the Lord.
Annsley B 75 in response to H Israel Green
ReplyDeleteLike you said, until this nation can look past color, then will we all get along. I agree, God loves us all and all meaning ALL RACES.
Tammy B.44
DeleteI agree that God looves us all no matter who we are and until eveyone lets go of that issue it will not be resolved.
Tammy B.44
ReplyDeleteI wished that we could all get along in this world. I know that sometimes our problems seem so big to us when others are much worse. I think that we should all see that there is always a solution to every problem whether we like the outcome or not and that we are all human and we need to help others. These kind of actions could make it alot better for everyone involved in this world today.
AnissaG43
ReplyDeleteI think when Rodney King made that statement "Why can't we all just get along" he didn't just mean the different races but also gang members as well to stop the rivalry against each other and killing each other along with innocent people. If we could all get along this would be a much better, safer and world we could live in.
AnissaG43 online in response to FrancesM847
ReplyDeleteI totally agree his gesture was never taken serious because nothing changed we still don't get along sometimes it seems like it got worse.
Maile F. 44
ReplyDelete"Why can't we just all get along?" was Rodney King's statement to the rioters in hopes to stop all the violence that had taken place in the midst of his beating that he received by the police. What an honorable statement to make after what he had endured. I am not saying that he was 100% innocent, however he was 100% geninue with wanting the riots to end. I think he was sadden by what had taken place with the riots and for the rest of his life he was not known as Rodney King, not the a father, or the brother, or or a son but instead as the beating victim that started the riots of LA and I am sure that he fought with that struggle until June 17, 2012...RIP Rodney!!!
Christy W online 43
ReplyDeleteIn response to Clint Wiley 44
"By the time our children are born; all that we know to teach them is outdated", to quote a female child philosopher whose name I cannot find.
And yet for many; to teach what we know is all that we know. I would like to be known as having said, "all that we know, all that we don't know, and all that we don't even know - we don't know", but for sure not the first person to have said this. So much has changed over the generations, we must continue to be open minded and research, "what we don't know." This is a time of great knowledge,when the computer possesses information at our fingertips. If you don't know something, looking it up, has never been easier. I say, "expand our knowledge". Some information, may remain the same. But mostly information is constantly changing, expanding, and making better the way we live.
Victoria S. 43
ReplyDelete"Why can't we all get along" because everyone is selfish to me. We care more about ourselves such as, purses, how big our homes are, what cares we drive, and etc more than anything. No one cares to take the time to love one another anymore.. and that's the key. LOVE!!!
michelle g 44
ReplyDeleteIt is sad that we cannot get along. Its not just races that can't get along it's neighbors,friends, co-workers even to go far as to say family members. Hate have been taught from the begining of time,one not liking the other. It will be impossible for everyone to get along.
Christy W online 43
ReplyDeleteSocial class continues to be the main reason in my opinion as to, "why we cannot, just all get along".
Social class contains; property, power, and prestige. the definition of property has greatly changed over the years, with the economy in charge of worth. Power as dictated by government;is often in the hands of those with wealth. Prestige is often the result of the two previous. I think the example of prestige; that we want others to acknowledge our symbols of worth explains how we compete. We want to have dividing lines of the haves and have nots. Getting along better would require this "wall" to come down.
Most importantly I learned many new statistics regarding the factors of poverty vs wealth.
I've climbed (not easily or with old money)to my own rank (whatever that means) with regarding to education, employment and social status. But I try very hard to be considerate, unjudgemental, and giving. I hope to never forget that at any given time I could loose all that I posses. I am thankful for this consious awareness and think if it could be shared, "we could all get along", even if only a little better.
Erelin R-44
DeleteGreat use of what we are learning in this weeks chapter.
Mia A. 44
ReplyDeleteI think people have the right to their own beliefs and perspectives. But we also need to learn how to argue. People put some much feeling and emotion into defending their beliefs and opinions that they can even start to hate. Everyone comes from a different background and experiences. I can't expect someone who had a different experience and background than me to agree with me. It is part of their identity that I am trying to strip from them. I think their will always be hatred and some forms of people not getting along. But at the same time I think it has improved and will improve.
Mia A. 44
ReplyDeleteI think we have to learn how to argue. Everyone comes from a different background and had a different experience in life. I can't expect someone from a totally different background and experiwnce than than me to agree with me totally. I would stripping a part of their identity. What I can to is try to see where and why they have those beliefs and perspectives. I think there will always be hatred and some form of people not getting along. But at the same time, it has been better and will continue to get better.
Jeff M 34
ReplyDeleteIf everyone would mind their own business and take care of their own issues, they would not have the time to be sticking their noses in my business. The bible teaches us to love everyone...if we were to actually practice this, there would be no hate, there would be no racial issues. Mr. king was speaking racially when he made that statement. He wanted to know why it was so hard for people of different racial backgrounds to get along. We could ask the same question about most everything that we dissagree on. I don't like blue socks so I am going to go on a rampage about everyone who wears blue sock...how ludicrous...take it one step further and let's get a group together and go protest at the blue sock factory!!! It should be as simple as, "I don't like blue socks, therefore, i shall avoid blue socks"...it is a personal choice.
Erelin R-44 in responce to Jeff M 34
DeleteI totally agree sometimes people have a hard time getting along because they have no love for their fellow neighbor or themselves for that matter as the bible also teaches. I think in order for people to mind their own buisness they would also have to raise adults that are responsible for their own actions and not blame others for their wrong doing. I also dont like blue socks so i will protest with you if need be. Just Kidding
Erelin R-44
ReplyDeleteWhy cant we all get along? Unfortunately what makes us different is also what separates us and doesnt allow us to get along. Our social class that exist in the US and around the world makes it difficult for us to look at each others the same as ourselves.
Mark W. 49
ReplyDeleteBecause Eve ate the apple, that's why. The human race isn't perfect. Humans have never just "gotten along". We, by nature, are constantly at war with ourselves and others. We can all search for deeper reasons and motives, but in the end, the answer is pretty basic.
Leslie B. 40
ReplyDeleteMost people really don't like other people, as a rule. I don't feel this way, so was kind of surprised to learn this info. I think that getting along is partially a personality issue. As a rule, I generally 'choose' to not be offended by people I care about and even strangers. I will give people the benefit of the doubt most of the time. I have been blessed with good discernment, so at times, I know that I am giving the benefit so that I don't 'judge' someone. The thing is, we all judge, and we need to judge things and sometimes people, to keep us safe. God does not tell us not to judge, He tells us to examine ourselves, and fix ourselves, before confronting the issues that others have. If the entire text is read, this point is clear. As a peace keeper, I wish we would all just love each other and get along, but because we judge each others motives and we place expectations on others, we get our feelings hurt. We will never all get along this side of heaven.
Samantha B:
ReplyDeletePeople grow up all around the world with different beliefs and characteristics. We as a society do not view these differences as a thing of beauty. Instead we look at them as wrong or weird. We think that what we know and believe is correct and that anyone who believes different is wrong. Therefore, it will be impossible for us to all get along.
Q Higgins 49 being that im a African American male, from my point of view racism is still alive and well. Even though this is not the 60s and things are not segragated like they were before. I always seem to have my guard up with different races because of what i have encounterd in the past. I guess its just a way of living for me.
ReplyDelete"why cant we all just get along?" In todays society, people are so caught up with themselves, and their opinions. Their is so much racism, prejudice, and hatred toward other human beings. We all live on this planet, why CANT we get along? People are constantly arguing about things like gay marriage, interracial marriage, religions, money, businesses, etc. but these things shouldnt matter, these were not problems until we made them problems. We need to all just put these material things and other peoples lives out of our minds, because they should not affect us, but for some reason we do. And until we learn to look inside of ourselves and realize who we are and what we need to improve on and stop criticizing everyone else, we will not get along.
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Dana Y43
ReplyDelete"Why can't we all just get along" in today's society is the right attitude to have. People are so caught up in racism, religion, gay marriage etc that it makes it hard to see that we are all people and the only way to survive this world we live in is to get along
Arveolla M.43
DeleteYou are right many folks are so stuck on the appearance of another or what's going on in that persons life that they are just revolted by that person or group. Instead of supporting that persons idea and letting them support theirs.
Dana Y43
ReplyDeleteThe statement "why can't we all just get along" is relative to today's society because people are so caught up in what they are doing and other prejudice that they can't see that we need to get along for the betterment of the future
I wish that people could live their lif by the saying "Can't we all just get along". So many people are just filled with hate. People are stuck in their ways and do not believe in change. Even our government can not get along, and they are the one's leading us.
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ReplyDeleteIf people in todays society really had to go through what another person has to go through then I don't think that it will be any hatred. I elieve Rodney King wanted everyone to open their eyes and see what was going on around the country and how divided we were as a whole.
I think maybe hundreds of years from now that there is hope that everyone will get along, but not anytime soon. People are still stuck in the mindset of one race being superior than the rest. The truth is, we are all equal.
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