Equality under the Law

 The White men who created the US Constitution drafted a racist and mediocre manifesto in fact it required 14 amendments to finally realize that Black people, Women and others were not fractional human beings nor were all human beings in America equals

Of course securing sovereignty and equality in America was no picnic , from Slavery to Separate but Equal to Disparate Treatment and other indignities , Equality under the law in America is not yet been fully achieved for All Americans 

Justice Jackson wrote, “Our country has never been colorblind. Given the lengthy history of state-sponsored race-based preferences in America, to say that anyone is now victimized if a college considers whether that legacy of discrimination has unequally advantaged its applicants fails to acknowledge the well documented ‘intergenerational transmission of inequality’ that still plagues our citizenry.”

Greg/BLM

We Shall Overcome

 For centuries in America there has been nothing but White racial identity narratives,attitudes and actions that seek to diminish our essence and being in America 

Every manner and iteration of White privileged and preferences was experienced by people of colour and Women in America 

Even after the amendments in our Constitution sought to end this racial pathologies of White America it continues today with this SC ruling 

Even when Whites were legally compelled to acknowledge the humanity and dignity of Non Whites it was no picnic ..

From racist segregation to racial disparate treatment and policies of both in the public and private sectors of America .. Freedom for us has been under assault 

To witness the continued privilege and discounting of Non Whites in our education systems is truly outrageous and shameful 

Of course it will only heighten the genius of Non White Americans like myself and others as we meticulously deconstruct every aspect of Whiteness and all of its derivatives in our nation 

We will continue to overcome… 

Greg Thrasher

Director 

Plane Ideas

Alternative Think Tank

USA

Common Sense Matters 2

 It is fashionable of late to elevate books as some supreme ingredient in the science of acquiring knowledge and the like

For many the banning of books is the death of education and the end of the soul of culture in a civilized society 

Usually this inflated elevation of books is a required ritual in the spheres of academia, wealth and elite . Those in society that don’t get to have opinions of the subject of books are the same bandwidth of people the world never solicits their opinions about almost anything 

I protest and reject this regime of opinion and perspective. I rather champion the genius of shared gossip and conservation The life lessons that continue to yield substantive results are those I have experienced via discourse with others without reading a book.

Nothing in my library or books anywhere in the world written by the greatest writers of both non fiction and fictional classics will ever surpass or achieve the absolute genius I have accumulated from both gossip and conversation 

Let’s elevate and worship these human classics which transport wisdom, power and love via words in authentic exchanges and dialogue 

Human interaction has no peer nothing in the world can replicate, duplicate nor will ever compete with the knowledge, intellect, genius of humanity 

Common Sense Matters 

Greg/BLM

Community Strategies with the Police

Over the years Plane Ideas with the assistance of the police and the community and other interested shareholders, activists and educators created and developed a series of interactive and outcome based police and community engagement programs to enhance the interconnectivity between the public and the police.

We have created the following paradigms and strategies/Programs:

-On Demand Safe Harbors(c)

 Police Stations as sanctuaries for citizens at risk, with user friendly assets from police safety tips, filing police reports, etc, etc 

-Hood Eyes(c)

Programs that create dialogue and discourse between citizens and the police regarding potential ‘hot spots’ crime tips, threat information . Ex Criminal speaking topics on imprisonment, violence, gang recruitment , etc etc 

-Community Cadets(c)

Program that takes in the youth of the community and makes them police cadets with uniforms and classes on safety, traffic ordinances, juvenile laws and including award ceremonies 

-Gun Safety Programs 

Program which teaches ‘Gun Safety’ including speakers from hospitals, funeral homes and law enforcement agencies 

Plane Ideas will create these programs from the ground floor with participating police departments.

Ancestors Matter Now

 Today we visited the Harriet Tubman Center in Maryland not far from her birthplace. I was extremely reluctant to go on this plunge in part because historical tributes, museums especially about our history in America never appealed to me.

I wanted to avoid a bout of anger and resentment knowing the reality of what my ancestors experienced.

While I explored this multi million dollar tribute it stuck me that I have been so foolish and narrow minded. Fact is Harriet inspired me centuries after her death, I realized that now in America I have to keep my power dry because of the resurgence of the return to an America that had contempt for my humanity and sovereignty.

I needed a transfusion that my existence matters because of my parents, grandparents, ancestors.Recognition of their history is not only inspiring but it emboldens me to weather whatever racial contempt that may be in my future and trajectory of life for people in America that look and are like me

My power is dryer today and I thank U Harriet Tubman

https://www.nps.gov/hatu/index.htm

Greg/BLM

Post BLM Tag

Here is the concerned I have with the rhetoric and verbiage of ‘The Post Era of BLM’. Unfortunately of late in America this tag is also invoked by Black scholars, pundits and activists without consideration of its implications and trajectory .

From my vision this narrative is a double sword and I would rather history define the outcome of the BLM Movement.

Far too often Black folks are not only the instruments of  our survival but also situations of our unfortunate destruction. These pundits, scholars and activists don’t have to inject any opinion or narrative that begins with the end of BLM.

We gossip aka We inform others that have no interest in our well being of our shortcomings and vulnerabilities DCC .

The words we share must create an endless treasure and bounty for the progress of our collective for tomorrow not a platform for our adversaries to impact our tomorrow.

Yes this verbiage may very well be an accurate and current description of the reality of BLM now but not a conclusive one.

Let’s continue to articulate and experience a world where our declaration the Black Matters becomes a given a custom, culture and tradition that has no end but is infinite .

We deserve a society that acknowledges and respects and values the truth that Black Lives Matter now and forever.

No armed LEO’s in Public Schools

Guns are now EEO weapons of death and mayhem in America there is no venue , place , space in America that is not vulnerable to the devastation of a Gun(s).

Recently the many public schools in America primarily those with majority Black and Brown students believe that the presence of armed Law Enforcement Officers in public schools has value and merit with regards to safety and order 

Of course there are no studies that support this narrative or inference other than the public in America that is paranoid and victims of partisan politics as well as the destructive agendas of police unions and of course media platforms with curated agendas and school boards under assault by conservative extremists and fragile liberals. There is no epidemic of Gun Violence in our public schools in America!

The idea of a Gun anywhere in a public school and classroom is truly terrifying unless of course there is a 911 situation of a domestic terrorist or shooter who is bent on killing innocent students.

Law enforcement officers don’t need their firearms to ‘protect and serve ‘ students especially when many of these public schools already have metal detectors. Law enforcement officers don’t have any role in disciplinary matters nor academic matters in a public school setting.

There is a need now for  innovative options to mitigate violence in our schools not armed Police officers. Parents of troubled students should be enlisted to spend a week with their student is more productive than the alternative I just referenced.

Law enforcement officers often are perceived as intimidating and rarely a force of deterrence in an any academic setting or environment.Given the reality of GUN violence in America a cop with a gun is not focused on lesson planning or academic counselling.

Schools should never be a venue for the presence of Guns even under the false premise that law enforcement officers are capable and more responsible and trained to address violent incidents involving Guns in school venues. Show me the data and studies that affirm this narrative.

Educational and Academic achievement should not be in any competition nor part of any Law Enforcement Agenda with regards to GUNS! 

We can’t allow our schools to become armed fortresses under any circumstances. 

The War Against DEI

 Unfortunately in America whenever our country seeks to develop and expand its growth and sovereignty there are those in America that seek to derail and destroy these efforts 

DEI is a continuation of the CR era of America. DEI is an integral and organic process and narrative to bring to our educational institutions and our workplace the values of collaboration and solidarity that enhances America

We are now witnessing state legislatures in GOP states seeking to return to a regressive America that rejects Diversity, Equality and Inclusion 

This template of ‘States Rights’ is a regressive and reactionary policy that seeks to undermine our EEO laws and the ability for All Americans to attain life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness