Geoff W. Sutton Blog

  On 11 September 2020, in the former slave state of Missouri, a man driving a truck in Springfield slowed by a house. The Black woman looked up, thinking he might want directions. Instead, he hurled that ugliest of racial epithets, "Hey nigger!" He drove off. Racism continues to thrive like a deadly virus. I think it impossible to really understand US slavery or racism from my location in 2020; however, I believe the quest is important for all who live in America and want to create a future that embraces the ideals of liberty and justice for all. As many have said, slavery has been a part of human history for millennia. And it is noteworthy in a nation formed by so many Christian tribes that slavery was a part of Christian history. The 1619 Education Project When trying to set the context for US slavery, it is difficult to know where to set the boundaries of context. The 1619 project of The New York Times focuses attention on the arrival of more than 20 Africans sold to...

  Poor from Edge search- photo free to use Have you ever known someone who got food stamps? Do you know any folks getting help under the Medicaid or Medicare programs? Do you know anyone who got government help to train for a job after they became too disabled to do their previous work? Do you know anyone who borrowed a book from a public library? These socialist programs are under attack by Conservatives in 2020. It’s no secret that conservatives believe people should take the responsibility for their own welfare and not be a tax burden on their fellow citizens. Conservatives oppose socialism. Truly, businesses and workers would pay less in taxes if social programs were cancelled provided that the money wasn’t spent on other projects. I have known a lot of people who depended on food stamps (or food benefits) and Medicaid until they were able to obtain work. Others need financial assistance to retrain for work following a disability. Personally, I don’t mind paying...