http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article134459444.html
Man shoots at Indian people in Overland Park, KS, kills one of them.
Austin's Bar and Grill @ 151st and Mur-Len. Spent my teenage years at 143rd and Pflumm...not far away, 5 minute drive.
The number of times I've had to fear for my life when some racist bigot is screaming at me to go back to Mexico can be counted on one hand, but one time is too many. (Not Mexican, btw, Kansas born with heritage from Spain, Germany, Ireland, China and Philippines). My surname comes from a family living here since the Irish potato famine, and we have more than a few prestigious institutions and buildings carrying our namesake (not that i get to see a dime of that wealth).
I feel like some of these people are feeling emboldened lately...it is dangerous and has already affected the way I live my life. I haven't gone to some of my favorite places since the election out of pure fear. My local dive bar, my favorite camping spot and my favorite river are all on hold until I hear from my friends that things are okay there. I don't know though...I'd gotten used to the confederate flags and most people, regardless of color or flag just enjoy having a good time, fishing, drinking and cooking over the fire.
I'm at a crossroads. I have a deep love for this land and country but I feel more and more, every year and especially this one, that I'm not wanted by my own countrymen. It angers me immensely and has made me realize why some people like me become radical. I feel like it is making ME racist as I find myself seriously distrustful of any white man that looks uneducated.
People suck
Man shoots at Indian people in Overland Park, KS, kills one of them.
Austin's Bar and Grill @ 151st and Mur-Len. Spent my teenage years at 143rd and Pflumm...not far away, 5 minute drive.
The number of times I've had to fear for my life when some racist bigot is screaming at me to go back to Mexico can be counted on one hand, but one time is too many. (Not Mexican, btw, Kansas born with heritage from Spain, Germany, Ireland, China and Philippines). My surname comes from a family living here since the Irish potato famine, and we have more than a few prestigious institutions and buildings carrying our namesake (not that i get to see a dime of that wealth).
I feel like some of these people are feeling emboldened lately...it is dangerous and has already affected the way I live my life. I haven't gone to some of my favorite places since the election out of pure fear. My local dive bar, my favorite camping spot and my favorite river are all on hold until I hear from my friends that things are okay there. I don't know though...I'd gotten used to the confederate flags and most people, regardless of color or flag just enjoy having a good time, fishing, drinking and cooking over the fire.
I'm at a crossroads. I have a deep love for this land and country but I feel more and more, every year and especially this one, that I'm not wanted by my own countrymen. It angers me immensely and has made me realize why some people like me become radical. I feel like it is making ME racist as I find myself seriously distrustful of any white man that looks uneducated.
People suck
