Apparently, there was a media uproar due to the stop-snitchin’ movement about 4 weeks ago on CNN & the most accurate news channel broadcasted, Fox News.
After lookin’ over the numerous interviews, I can’t help but wonder why these news correspondents feel as if this is an open & shut issue. If you want to talk about why these urban neighborhoods choose to exercise the rule (stop-snitchin’), you’ve got to realize & understand why there is a stigma attached to snitching in the first place. I believe that is so unfair for these correspondents to assume that it is some hip-hop phenomenon.
When has helping out the police (with anything) ever helped? Also, why should I help the cops, when I know the very next thing that they’ll do is call me into question?
Stop callin’ out hip-hop because people have evaded such issues as snitchin’ & “cooperating with the police” for decades.
A few choice reasons why people choose not to hit up 5-0:
1. Most people who have the option & info to inform the police are those who are attacked by the boys in blue. Why would I run up on a cop for anything at all? Why should I invite that kind of attention?
2. What’s the ratio of thoroughly investigated/solved cases to unsolved cases with witness assistance?
I really shouldn’t have to remind you of the many rappers, immigrants, and many African-Americans & Latinos killed for no reason whatsoever.
I realize and understand that it is wrong to not speak up in these situations, but I can’t understand why there aren’t questions as to “What happens to you when you snitch?” (Your life is now in danger from crooked cops to neighborhood urchins both ready to snuff you out in a hearbeat.) It’s a reality that most are willing to neglect.
For all those who question the aforementioned rule, think about this. Yes, these rappers are interested in business & not necessarily interested in the lives’ of the children they influence. On the other hand, who are you to question me and my decision to avoid the police at all costs? Are going to help me when I’m being followed in my hood? Are you interested in my well-being?
So, why is it so important for you bash an entertainment figure that I choose to watch & support? In the end, it the individual’s choice and responsibility to choose their own actions.
In terms of children and teens who look up to them….where the hell are the damn parents? I don’t care how many “blinged up” fools are hoppin’ on the television and rappin’ on the radio. The parent is supposed to be the most influential figure in that child’s life.
No if’s, and’s, or but’s.
Since when did officials (political) and news anchors (CNN/Fox News/60 Minutes) give a sh!t about how I feel about talking to jake?
….when shit in Iraq calmed down or maybe because the head of the World Bank is catching heat for sliding off some official bread to his girl…..
Peace & Love
