Vidor on CNN

Date: Wed Mar 5 10:46 AM, 2008

RE: Vidor on CNN

Date: Fri Feb 15 2:38 AM, 2008

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bridgette rogers · Newbie

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bridgette rogers · Newbie

If i may add on to my message why can't us white people just live with our own race is that so wrong all we want is peace and so does the Klan that's why there here is to maintain peace between african americans and white people. and the klan is trying to stop the mix of the african american race and the white race. you don't mix the african race with the white race that's what the klan is there for to stop that. because the mixture of race is not right don't get me wrong but everyone wants to be treated equally so please grant us peace for the white race and vidor that's my dream and hopefully it will happen.

bridgette rogers · Newbie

Vidor,Texas is not racist by any means neccessary. Vidor is a white community such as Bridge City ,Orangefield and Deweyville. As i said before Vidor is not racist. Why is everybody picking on Vidor? I know why because the african americans need this called to there attention if us{white people} don't won't to live around them we don't have to. You can't force someone to live around someone else they don't want to. Racism is not the issue people need to stand up for there race and thats exactly what im going to do. I respect my race and i will fight for it . Vidor is trying to change there image in people's eyes and so what if the klan marched there and no matter how much you are fed up with the klan there not going to go away. So people have to face the fact that the klan exists. The Klan has existed for over 50 years and no one can change that. But the african americans need to know that we are trying to stand up for the white race but i want to say this to the african americans just to leave vidor alone thats all i ask. And if Bridge City, Orangefield and Deweyville can keep them out so can we so go mess with bridge city or orangefield but not vidor. And that's where i draw the line and no one should hollor discrimination about anything. Just leave us White people and Vidor alone.

Date: Sat Sep 15 2:42 PM, 2007

you ignorance is shouting - i know many white folks who are on welfare and food stamps. your white pride has you blinded... ever read the bible to see what GOD says about your ignorance? you should, you might learn something.

Date: Sat Sep 15 2:37 PM, 2007

WOW! I was at that game too. Where the cross burned. I was so ashamed of that... how could they do something like that? I am so sorry, please forgive the ignorance of those who were responsible. I lived near the school and I remember the buses leaving with police escort. my thought was 'and this is america' I was in my 20's than - but please believe there were many here in Vidor that felt horror for what happened to you guys. Thanks for bringing that up, and allowing me to apologize for it. It was something I had long forgotten. But as I set here I weep for what you all must have went thru and for those who are so pent up with hate that they can not see that GOD made us all equal and HE loves each of us equally as well... I can only say woe be unto those who hate others for their color - for that is a major issue with GOD. cry

Date: Sat Sep 15 2:26 PM, 2007

agreed the bias story from CNN - hurt the whole Golden Triangle. But I wonder why CNN does not go to Bridge City? I was recently told by an outsider, that black folks were not allowed in Bridge City? Is that true? if so, I am ashamed of Bridge City too. Such racism has no place in any community. it is right out of hell, so when folks claim to be Christian and are members of the clan, or harbor hate in their heart for someone of a different color, they need to remember what the Bible says, that all men are equal and GOD looks at the heart.. Are they preparing themselves for heart attacks because of their hate? Vidorian idea

Date: Sat Sep 15 2:19 PM, 2007

well said my friend. i live in vidor and have always been ashamed of KKK
they are warped and a bunch of chickens who wear their mask in shame to hide - like fig leaves in the garden - to keep others from seeing their nakedness. I pray they are exposed and punished for any crimes they commit.
I would love to be one of your friends. I cherish many of my black friends and feel I have been blessed to have them. Vidorian smile
but I do feel CNN has an agenda and it is my hopes we can all laugh and walk away from their agenda

Date: Fri Sep 7 12:01 AM, 2007

yep youre right, I think youre an uncle tom! Youre only telling part of the story.

Date: Mon Apr 30 10:46 PM, 2007

I GREW UP IN VIDOR, WAS RAISED IN VIDOR, AND UNFORTUNATLY I AM RAISING MY CHILDREN IN VIDOR. MORE THAN RACISM THE PROBLEMS IN VIDOR ARE DUE TO RED-NECK STUPIDITY. YOU KNOW THE SAYING BORN AND INBREED IN VIDOR. THAT IS SO TRUE!!! DON'T GET ME WRONG THERE ARE ALOT OF WONDERFUL PEOPLE IN VIDOR, BUT THERE ARE A WHOLE LOT OF WHITE TRASH, BIGOT, IDIOTS!!! SORRY, I AM JUST TELLING THE TRUTH.

Date: Mon Apr 30 8:48 AM, 2007

I've seen many opinions on here,that's good.This land is all about free expression,right? I feel the schools should try to help our racial problems here,by
implementing some sort of program.A program to support involvement with racial issues,possible through role-playing? A sharing of ethnic cultures. Allow students
to get involved and find support.We as citizens of the golden triangle,need to
band together,black and white,if we don't we're all gonna be trying to understand spanish,and be under the government of Mexico(that's another story).
When I was at Lamar some 18 years ago(long time).I enrolled in an american history course(I love History).When we came to the chapters on slavery,it was
apparant that the professor,was extremly bias against blacks.He informed us there
was little to the underground railroad, people in the south,did not have huge
plantations,and 100 slaves.Most were small farms with one black caretaker. We sat
there in disbelief,that he could think of our classroom as soooo ignorant that we
would actually believe that.(I feel sorry for the young ones who did,mostly whites).
My point is,if people in our schools,instiutions,governments don't recognize the true
stories,how can racism not continue? I'm sure most people don't want to be on
welfare,black or white.
I have 3 daughters,and at one time or another all of them have been on welfare.
I think that education is the key. Educate blacks and whites,give young people,older adults every opportunity to finish school,to go to college,even if they can't afford it.
Everyone wants to better themselves,no matter what age....racism begins and ends
with you.As my mother would say,when your pointing that finger,it's pointing right back at you.Let's help end racism! Educate!...by the way i'm white.

thefizz1968 · Newbie

From the looks of it, this topic has run it's course, but I still feel the need to comment because I am from Vidor. I moved away after I Graduated in 1987 and only moved back to the area last year.

The reason my father chose to move to Vidor was because it was an all white town. My father and I would have heated debates about racism, I thought it was horribly wrong to hate someone because of the color of their skin, because I have family of american indian desent. Racism just made no sense to me. In school racism was never an issue, it was never discussed. I knew that I lived in an all white town and I knew that my next door neighbor and best friend of my father was a member of the klan.

As I grew up, I would bring up the topic with friends, but the conversations never went anywhere. I voiced my opinion on the matter when and where the opportunity arose. I once even spouted off my opinion to a boyfriend, years later I learned that his father was very active in the klan.

From what I could see most of the klan members in Vidor that I knew were uneducated morons that spent most of their time with a beer in hand. For the most part many had never actually been around any black people their whole lives.

The only problem I ever had with the klan because of my very vocal opinion came from my brother-in-law when a friend of mine was dating a man from another race. She was told by the klan to stop dating him "or else". I thought that was funny because I felt that the klan was a big joke. I expressed that we lived in America and she was free to date whoever she liked. My brother-in-law came to me and said that I needed to keep my mouth shut "or else". My friend quit dating the person, but I didn't shut up and "or else" never came.

After I moved to Northeast TN after leaving Vidor, I felt my first bit of negativity concerning black people. I was shocked and hurt (to be young and naive again) to learn that racism goes both ways. I was treated horribly by black people because of the fact that my skin is white. I also developed a friendship with a black girl about my age and was hurt when I saw her out with other black people and she pretended not to know me.

Through the years I have experiance several forms of reverse racism, it has not changed my opinion. Racisms is wrong, whether it is a white person hating a black person for the color of their skin or a black person hating a white person for the color of their skin. While living in the New Orleans, LA area, it was very prevalent. My boyfriend (now husband) turned the question "Is it because I'm black?" into our own private joke, when we were greeted with racism from a black person we would say to each other "Is it because I'm white?" I personally think there are much better reasons to hate, like for instance hate someone because they commited a crime against a child or murdered some helpless old person.

I think it is wrong to have an organization like the klan. I think that it is wrong to have a television channel named "Black Entertainment Television", I think it is wrong to have "Black History Month", or to have a "United Negro College Fund". I do not believe in affirmative action. I think it would be wrong to have a television channel named "White Entertainment Television" or to have "White History Month". Yes, I know the black racist say that every other channel is white and that every other history taught is white and white racist would say that the blacks now have more rights then the whites.

My hope is that one day we will have true equality for both races and the lines of seperation on all fronts be abolished.

Thank you for your time.

Date: Tue Dec 26 2:21 AM, 2006

In my opinion, every Southeast Texan needs to read and reread what American Boy Scout says. Every word is true. Even though I just recently moved from the Beaumont area, I watched the CNN report, my family and friends (of all races) still reside in the area.
There were many things said that I agreed with, and some I disagreed with. The one comment that upset me most was about how 70,000 blacks died because they didn't have access to the same health care as many whites do. I want to point out that I am a single, white mother of a 3 year old. I don't have a job because I'm trying to put myself through college so that I can further my education and provide a better life for myself and my child. Fortunately,I receive child support once every 3 months, and therefore turned to adult medicare for assistance, unfortunately, I was turned down because I make too much money to qualify. If I am lucky, I live off of $382.00 a month. Thats only on the months that I do receive child support. Why, if we have access to better health care, was I turned down? Anyone with a child can tell you that there is NO way you can raise one on $382.00 a month. I just recently broke my foot, and since I don't have insurance, I had to go to the ER. There, I didn't receive the right attention needed to treat my broken foot, because of the lack of insurance. I was put in a half cast, then told to go see another doctor which would mean more money out of MY pocket. How can I support a child, go to school and live when I am having to spend money on doctor's bills? How can you honestly say that we have better access to health coverage than blacks? You may want to reconsider your sources before going on national television and making statements that are NOT true!

Date: Fri Dec 22 9:47 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: I completely agree, America's Boy Scout- & also to Kim Z who commented earlier. Everyone, no matter what race or denomination, has a decision to make- because education, employment & peace of mind is out there for anyone- but it takes commitment & consistency. Personally I figured out a long time ago that no one is going to beat my door down & offer me a degree, or a million bucks or offer to take care of myself & my family forever. You have got to work at it, & for some it's easier than it is for others. My motto has always been; 'With a little perseverance you can get things done'. I choose not to compete with others, I only compete with myself- in every aspect- & if I only compete with myself, I'm bound to make an improvement sooner or later. This is about either being part of the solution or being part of the problem. If you choose to remain part of the problem, then you have no one to blame but yourself, opportunities are here- but EFFORT has to be made to become part of the solution. Signed: Solitary Competition

Well said, America's Boy Scout.

Kim Z

Date: Fri Dec 22 7:19 PM, 2006

Well said, America's Boy Scout.

Kim Z

Date: Fri Dec 22 11:16 AM, 2006

Beaumont, Vidor and Lumberton

I came to this area several years ago after living in larger domestic and international cities. However, I was born in the South and left as a young teen after surviving a house bombing by the Klan. This bombing was preceded by numerous nights of our home being pelted with eggs and crosses being burned in our yard. This wasn’t in the 1950s or 1960s, but in 1980 and I was 12 years old. As my mom and I watched our personal property and home burn to mere ashes, I asked my mother why and she knelt down and told me because of hatred and fear. She and my grandfather further explained that even though I should never forget this horrific act, I should not hate or fear all whites because of the actions of a small minority.

It should be noted that we were the second black family in a predominantly white area and yes, my mother was a single parent, but she was a professional and held an advanced college degree from a private southern university. My father, a man I know well, is a retired chemical engineer, re-married and has been so for over 40 years. We never lived on welfare or accepted governmental handouts or criticized those that did. My mother believed in education and discipline, oh boy, did she believe in discipline!

When I finished high school, I left the South and vowed never to return because I felt my opportunities were limited given the social atmosphere. I traveled west and obtained an education, gained numerous friends from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and traveled the world with my employer before accepting a position in Beaumont, Texas, an area previously unknown to me or my family.

During the 4 years I have lived in this area, I have seen signs of the “Old South” I left as a kid, but with some slight differences.

First and foremost, the issue of “white flight” has nothing to do with 100% “white hatred” for blacks. In my opinion, whites leave and flee to communities like Lumberton and Bridge City to escape the crime that does plague many areas of Beaumont. Every descent middle-class American in this great country, black or white, wants the same for their family; security, a nice home with an increasing value, excellent schools and a clean area to engage in recreation and shop. I personally chose the West-end and preferred a private school for my kids.

Secondly, the criminal activity among blacks is disproportionately higher than whites, which does have a hint of racism, but no argument can ever be made to justify crime. This difference in criminal arrest and conviction rates are higher among blacks because of the chosen crime trade. Local black drug dealers tend to deal crack cocaine, which requires young black males to work the street corners to sell their product, making them vulnerable to police arrest. Local white drug dealers choose to sell methamphetamines and prescription drugs, which are usually done from a private residence to friends or their personal acquaintances, which hinders police involvement. An easy arrest makes for higher numbers and higher numbers shows an effective police department. Some would call this racist; however, if these young black men were not selling drugs, this would not be an issue.

Even though I am educated, middle-class and lead a life very similar to what all Americans desire, I still notice numerous issues in the Golden Triangle that are troubling. Many of the local whites, regardless of how articulate and professional you are, assume all black males are uneducated, criminals, rapist, deadbeat dads, or living off the government. However when analyzing this as a Beaumont outsider, I observed what whites see on any given day in Beaumont and the surrounding area. With this observation, one can understand, not accept, but understand the prevailing attitudes. Whites see a black mayor convicted on criminal charges, young healthy black men standing on street corners or sitting on stoops in the middle of a work week, young black females being loud and disruptive, young black men wearing baggy jeans displaying their underwear and pumping loud violent rap music from their car radios, local news with reports of violent crimes committed by young black men, black infants being abandoned and placed in microwave ovens, young black kids using profanity and imitating gangster rappers or thuggish basketball stars and the list continues. When you look through the eyes of whites, can you really blame them for some of their attitudes? The educated, articulate, professional and positive images of black males and females are hidden among a sea of negative images that we perpetuate, cleanse and bless with the word, “CULTURE.”

I don’t blame white America for any of my failures; I learn from my failures and seek an alternative legal and moral way to succeed. That is the AMERICAN WAY! Al Sharpton, Jessie Jackson, nor the NAACP represent me, I represent me and my obligation is to my family and my community to be civil and instruct my kids to be the same.

Fortunately, I plan to leave Beaumont and the South, but I must say the last few years in Beaumont have reintroduced me to the reasons I initially left the South, but with a surprising twist. Blacks in this area need to stop pointing their fingers at the white community and yelling racist and start changing attitudes of young black men and women. They should be taught to understand self preservation. White America owes us nothing, the barriers have been torn down and every other immigrant group that has arrived in our country are prospering and living their AMERICAN DREAM. We live in a capitalist society and must understand that if you do not possess the skills and education to contribute financially to our way of life, you will be left to squalor in crime, filth and poverty, regardless of your racial make-up.

Many may call me a n----r or Uncle Tom, but I give such words no power, because they are insignificant in my mental, social and financial growth. I have very good friends from Vidor and they will be life long friends. However, I judge each person individually by their own character. I would ask that you, regardless of race, do the same.

-America’s Boy Scout

Date: Fri Dec 22 8:22 AM, 2006

Everybody stop! This is what cnn wanted, to stir up hate and discontent among everybody.Dont be weak minded and fall into their propaganda.You let ring master paula zahn and her circus of clowns come here and dictate whats going on in southeast texas, they dont have a clue. Before they try and remove the splinter in our eyes they need to remove the 2 x 6 in their own eye.Yea there are problems here but no more than anywere else. Vidor has a past and we cant forget that, because we dont want to repeat it.But you have to move on. The people dwelling on this dont realize that it is eating them up like cancer,its un healthy.Let it go and get on with your life.I am very disaponited by the city of beaumont for allowing them to come here unsolicited and stir up trouble, After Mayor Hopkins cancelled.I beleive you owe Mayor Hopkins and the city of vidor an apology.Mayor Hopkins handled it greatly, he saw it for it was that these people did not have southeast texas best interest at hand. They made an agreement and then wanted to change the plans,they had no intention of trying to hear the truth. If cnn wants to do a story they need to go camp out on the white house lawn and put pressure on the president to bring our troops home thats the real story, its the holidays their families miss them and they miss their families , BRING THEM HOME!

VIDOR RESIDENT

Date: Fri Dec 22 1:27 AM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: You are exactly correct. People used to say they should go back to Africa, but Africa would send them back because they are a total insult to the black race. "African Americans?" NO, DEFINITELY NOT, "Havoc creating leeches" is more like it. Of course they'll most likely have to look up these three words to determine what they mean, it's sad, it's really sad. We should that that money that's being used to build a wall between the U.S. & Mexico- & build a big giant commune for them, they will be perfectly happy with their govt. check, they would make no laws, the race would slowly deteriorate due to the fact that the "king"- if you will- would be "'da brotha' dat be makin', sellin' and distibee-tin 'da moz' dope." {Hey, this Ebonics is something isn't it?} Signed: "SICK OF THE COMPLACENT COMPLAINING NARCICISM." I think I might start an organization- The C.C.N. of B., {Blacks}

I've been going to tanning beds for years, they give my skin a beautiful bronze glow- But no matter how the color of my skin changes- it hasn't affected my brain. I haven't read one comment from a black person here that gives an intelligent response. I've only read derogatory remarks towards white people and threats, I have assume that the proof is in the pudding, by that I mean; Ignorance is not debatable- Ignorance is simply Ignorance. A white man cannot have any sort of debate with a black because they are simply too focused on the fact that the white man is the evil behind all of their problems. Blacks bring themselves down- period. Personally I don't believe that all blacks are this way, there are some very intelligent, famous and successful blacks- these are the black people who refuse to let the past{a very long-ago past} get in the way of their future, they don't sit around moaning and blaming white people for problems that occur in EVERY race. But, an overwhelming majority that live in this particular part of the country DO sit and moan, whine and blame. And I refuse to feel "sorry" for ANYONE that acts this way- no matter what race you are. Stereotypes are born from people labeling a group on the actions of only a few individuals, but in Beaumont- it's NOT only a few black people that act this way- it is definitely the MAJORITY of them that behave in this manor. By that I mean; the numbers of blacks that are on welfare{govt. assistance}, refuse to work, sell drugs, have criminal records and are in the prison system. - An OVERWHELMING MAJORITY- this is not something that is being made-up, these are FACTS. So, if the blacks don't want to be treated so differently and isolated- they should probably behave in a more responsible manner, because personally- I do not want to be associated with, or live in the same vicinity of criminals, welfare recipients and drug dealers. I don't know of ANY responsible, law abiding, goal oriented person that does. And that is the plain & simple TRUTH.

Date: Thu Dec 21 9:55 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: Boy- this one hit it RIGHT ON THE HEAD !!

I've been going to tanning beds for years, they give my skin a beautiful bronze glow- But no matter how the color of my skin changes- it hasn't affected my brain. I haven't read one comment from a black person here that gives an intelligent response. I've only read derogatory remarks towards white people and threats, I have assume that the proof is in the pudding, by that I mean; Ignorance is not debatable- Ignorance is simply Ignorance. A white man cannot have any sort of debate with a black because they are simply too focused on the fact that the white man is the evil behind all of their problems. Blacks bring themselves down- period. Personally I don't believe that all blacks are this way, there are some very intelligent, famous and successful blacks- these are the black people who refuse to let the past{a very long-ago past} get in the way of their future, they don't sit around moaning and blaming white people for problems that occur in EVERY race. But, an overwhelming majority that live in this particular part of the country DO sit and moan, whine and blame. And I refuse to feel "sorry" for ANYONE that acts this way- no matter what race you are. Stereotypes are born from people labeling a group on the actions of only a few individuals, but in Beaumont- it's NOT only a few black people that act this way- it is definitely the MAJORITY of them that behave in this manor. By that I mean; the numbers of blacks that are on welfare{govt. assistance}, refuse to work, sell drugs, have criminal records and are in the prison system. - An OVERWHELMING MAJORITY- this is not something that is being made-up, these are FACTS. So, if the blacks don't want to be treated so differently and isolated- they should probably behave in a more responsible manner, because personally- I do not want to be associated with, or live in the same vicinity of criminals, welfare recipients and drug dealers. I don't know of ANY responsible, law abiding, goal oriented person that does. And that is the plain & simple TRUTH.

Date: Thu Dec 21 9:52 PM, 2006

I've been going to tanning beds for years, they give my skin a beautiful bronze glow- But no matter how the color of my skin changes- it hasn't affected my brain. I haven't read one comment from a black person here that gives an intelligent response. I've only read derogatory remarks towards white people and threats, I have assume that the proof is in the pudding, by that I mean; Ignorance is not debatable- Ignorance is simply Ignorance. A white man cannot have any sort of debate with a black because they are simply too focused on the fact that the white man is the evil behind all of their problems. Blacks bring themselves down- period. Personally I don't believe that all blacks are this way, there are some very intelligent, famous and successful blacks- these are the black people who refuse to let the past{a very long-ago past} get in the way of their future, they don't sit around moaning and blaming white people for problems that occur in EVERY race. But, an overwhelming majority that live in this particular part of the country DO sit and moan, whine and blame. And I refuse to feel "sorry" for ANYONE that acts this way- no matter what race you are. Stereotypes are born from people labeling a group on the actions of only a few individuals, but in Beaumont- it's NOT only a few black people that act this way- it is definitely the MAJORITY of them that behave in this manor. By that I mean; the numbers of blacks that are on welfare{govt. assistance}, refuse to work, sell drugs, have criminal records and are in the prison system. - An OVERWHELMING MAJORITY- this is not something that is being made-up, these are FACTS. So, if the blacks don't want to be treated so differently and isolated- they should probably behave in a more responsible manner, because personally- I do not want to be associated with, or live in the same vicinity of criminals, welfare recipients and drug dealers. I don't know of ANY responsible, law abiding, goal oriented person that does. And that is the plain & simple TRUTH.

Date: Thu Dec 21 6:29 PM, 2006

I will tell you that every time a black person gets on here to comment the points that have been brought are proven. For the most part you really are stupid. We are trying to have a serious debate on why whites are racists and the only thing ya'll can come up with is we go to tanning beds. Is that what you are really countering with, and ya'll wonder why the progress blacks have made is little to none.

Date: Thu Dec 21 9:20 AM, 2006

If white people are so proud to be white then why are they always in the tanning salon or sitting out at the beach trying to get darker. Can someone answer that?

Date: Thu Dec 21 3:16 AM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: HOW CAN BLACK PEOPLE RUN AROUND CALLING EACHOTHER THE "N" WORD, BUT WHEN THEY HEAR A WHITE PERSON SAY THE "N" WORD- THEY GET OFFENDED? CAN ANYONE ANSWER THAT?

Anonymous wrote: There's a big difference between needing some help every now & then, & living your entire existence on govt. assistance, AND teaching the 8, 10 or twelve children that you produce how to also "work the system". Facts are facts, deal with it. I have relatives who were in the Holocaust, but I'm not running around like a wild animal condemning the world because of it. Blacks have their own: black college, NAACP, BET {black entertainment television} black history week, black panthers, black magazines{Ebony and Jet} blacks even have their own "black pages". Now let's think about this- EXACTLY WHO is calling the KETTLE BLACK? { No pun intended} The only white organization, club, group, - that I've heard of is the KKK, Black people separate THEMSELVES from white people, if you don't want to be treated differently, then stop acting different. By the way- I haven't seen YOUR name posted anywhere.

Anonymous:

If you feel so strongly about black people being drug-dealing, food stamp collecting, lazy, unemployed, government assisted theives, then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!! Maybe even u, be very careful about talking about people on government assistance bacause you never know when you might need it. Black people work just as hard or harder than whites do. Not only in the corporate world but having to deal with stupid ass whit people like you. So maybe you need to come from behind your white sheet punk!!

Angry Black Woman

-Chris

Date: Wed Dec 20 11:36 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: "Bet she's not milkin' the govrnment for all it's worth!!

I cant believe they found a toothless white trash white woman in Vidor! And she smokes too? Imagine that.

Date: Wed Dec 20 11:34 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: Yea really!! Ebonics!! What a joke!! Why is it that black people refuse to pronounce "orange" as "orange"? They say 'eernge' instead. Oh, & "pencil" is pronounced 'peeawnsul', they don't ask; 'Where do you live', they say- 'Way you stay', . ALSO- what is it with the pants being worn with the waist down to the knees? And why is it that black women insist on going to the grocery store in their nightgowns & house slippers? Lazy? In a hurry? No clean clothes? What? One more question; why is it that an overwhelming majority of black men can't refrain from reaching down & grabbing their crotch every 90 seconds? I would really like to know these things. Please help me to understand.

Anonymous wrote: We don't wear white sheets anymore, we paint our faces black and frizz-up our hair, then we hit the welfare & food stamp office & "congregate wit 'da brothas". That way, we get to find out- "moe 'bout 'yo peoples", we are able to "find out how "'ta wuks 'da systum". See there? It's working, We're learning Ebonics extremely well.

Anonymous wrote: There's a big difference between needing some help every now & then, & living your entire existence on govt. assistance, AND teaching the 8, 10 or twelve children that you produce how to also "work the system". Facts are facts, deal with it. I have relatives who were in the Holocaust, but I'm not running around like a wild animal condemning the world because of it. Blacks have their own: black college, NAACP, BET {black entertainment television} black history week, black panthers, black magazines{Ebony and Jet} blacks even have their own "black pages". Now let's think about this- EXACTLY WHO is calling the KETTLE BLACK? { No pun intended} The only white organization, club, group, - that I've heard of is the KKK, Black people separate THEMSELVES from white people, if you don't want to be treated differently, then stop acting different. By the way- I haven't seen YOUR name posted anywhere.

Anonymous:

If you feel so strongly about black people being drug-dealing, food stamp collecting, lazy, unemployed, government assisted theives, then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!! Maybe even u, be very careful about talking about people on government assistance bacause you never know when you might need it. Black people work just as hard or harder than whites do. Not only in the corporate world but having to deal with stupid ass whit people like you. So maybe you need to come from behind your white sheet punk!!

Angry Black Woman

-Chris

Date: Wed Dec 20 11:22 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: We don't wear white sheets anymore, we paint our faces black and frizz-up our hair, then we hit the welfare & food stamp office & "congregate wit 'da brothas". That way, we get to find out- "moe 'bout 'yo peoples", we are able to "find out how "'ta wuks 'da systum". See there? It's working, We're learning Ebonics extremely well.

Anonymous wrote: There's a big difference between needing some help every now & then, & living your entire existence on govt. assistance, AND teaching the 8, 10 or twelve children that you produce how to also "work the system". Facts are facts, deal with it. I have relatives who were in the Holocaust, but I'm not running around like a wild animal condemning the world because of it. Blacks have their own: black college, NAACP, BET {black entertainment television} black history week, black panthers, black magazines{Ebony and Jet} blacks even have their own "black pages". Now let's think about this- EXACTLY WHO is calling the KETTLE BLACK? { No pun intended} The only white organization, club, group, - that I've heard of is the KKK, Black people separate THEMSELVES from white people, if you don't want to be treated differently, then stop acting different. By the way- I haven't seen YOUR name posted anywhere.

Anonymous:

If you feel so strongly about black people being drug-dealing, food stamp collecting, lazy, unemployed, government assisted theives, then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!! Maybe even u, be very careful about talking about people on government assistance bacause you never know when you might need it. Black people work just as hard or harder than whites do. Not only in the corporate world but having to deal with stupid ass whit people like you. So maybe you need to come from behind your white sheet punk!!

Angry Black Woman

-Chris

Date: Wed Dec 20 9:28 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: I agree totally, first of all- learn how to enunciate properly, {this is directed to the mad black woman} then try to learn how to spell & get off of the Ebonics kick. Actually, spelling correctly on the computer screen is extremely simple- haven't you heard of "spell check"? If so, try using it, maybe that way- you will only project yourself as a "mad black woman" instead of also projecting yourself as an "ignorant black woman". 'See 'ya- wouldn't wanna' be 'ya.

Anonymous wrote: And just what will you do if write my name? Are you & your "hood buddies" going to hunt me down, beat me & take my belongings? Probably so, because that's what ignorant black people like yourself are best at. Maybe you should have stayed in school and learned how to spell, because you are REALLY showing your color. And yes; there are more blacks on welfare, govt. assistance, etc., than white people. Yes, there are more blacks in prison than there are white people, it is a FACT. I agree with the person earlier that said black people should thank white people, because it WAS A WHITE MAN that freed the black people. But the black person that can't spell wouldn't know that, because thie particular person is too busy blaming the whites for lifes everyday problems,- your problems wouldn't be because you're an idiot would it? Oh no- lets blame it on the whites.

then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!!

This is what we are dealing with. People that can't even spell simple words then calling other people ignorant. Truth be told he is partial right. We are really not that equal. When you think about who a majority of people that contribute to this country they are not black. When you think about who really makes this country great, they are not black. The problem is guys like this want to make claims that more whites are on welfare well you know what they sure as hell should be! Whites are the majority! Whether you won't to face it or not you are in the minority in this country. That is what is sad about the whole situation, you are the minority by a longshot yet your race leads in crime, goverment assistance, and unemployment rates. This is the problem.

I would just like to get to a point where we saw a little more graditude out of black americans. You should find a white american everyday and thank him not only for his ancestors bringing your ancestors to this great country but also because white men fought and died for your freedom, you didn't. I really don't expect a thank you everyday from a black american but it would be nice to maybe hear a little less griping over the small stuff. Getting your feelings hurt every now and then is just part of being an adult. Learn to deal with it. Come on now it has been over 150 years since you were given your freedom, why are we still hearing about repreations or whatever you call it. When are you going to realize that it is not coming. Get over it.

Date: Wed Dec 20 9:16 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: Why are sooooo many blacks sooooo angry that Vidor is made up of more whites than blacks? If the blacks want to move to Vidor- GO FOR IT. White people aren't throwing a fit due to the fact that all of the "projects" are mostly black, we aren't screaming that they are racist & that we want to live in their projects, Blacks have the same opportunities that whites do- if not MORE- get up, get a job, support youself & your family & stop blaming white people because your skin is black.

Anonymous wrote: There's a big difference between needing some help every now & then, & living your entire existence on govt. assistance, AND teaching the 8, 10 or twelve children that you produce how to also "work the system". Facts are facts, deal with it. I have relatives who were in the Holocaust, but I'm not running around like a wild animal condemning the world because of it. Blacks have their own: black college, NAACP, BET {black entertainment television} black history week, black panthers, black magazines{Ebony and Jet} blacks even have their own "black pages". Now let's think about this- EXACTLY WHO is calling the KETTLE BLACK? { No pun intended} The only white organization, club, group, - that I've heard of is the KKK, Black people separate THEMSELVES from white people, if you don't want to be treated differently, then stop acting different. By the way- I haven't seen YOUR name posted anywhere.

Anonymous:

If you feel so strongly about black people being drug-dealing, food stamp collecting, lazy, unemployed, government assisted theives, then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!! Maybe even u, be very careful about talking about people on government assistance bacause you never know when you might need it. Black people work just as hard or harder than whites do. Not only in the corporate world but having to deal with stupid ass whit people like you. So maybe you need to come from behind your white sheet punk!!

Angry Black Woman

-Chris

Date: Wed Dec 20 7:59 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: There's a big difference between needing some help every now & then, & living your entire existence on govt. assistance, AND teaching the 8, 10 or twelve children that you produce how to also "work the system". Facts are facts, deal with it. I have relatives who were in the Holocaust, but I'm not running around like a wild animal condemning the world because of it. Blacks have their own: black college, NAACP, BET {black entertainment television} black history week, black panthers, black magazines{Ebony and Jet} blacks even have their own "black pages". Now let's think about this- EXACTLY WHO is calling the KETTLE BLACK? { No pun intended} The only white organization, club, group, - that I've heard of is the KKK, Black people separate THEMSELVES from white people, if you don't want to be treated differently, then stop acting different. By the way- I haven't seen YOUR name posted anywhere.

Anonymous:

If you feel so strongly about black people being drug-dealing, food stamp collecting, lazy, unemployed, government assisted theives, then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!! Maybe even u, be very careful about talking about people on government assistance bacause you never know when you might need it. Black people work just as hard or harder than whites do. Not only in the corporate world but having to deal with stupid ass whit people like you. So maybe you need to come from behind your white sheet punk!!

Angry Black Woman

-Chris

Date: Wed Dec 20 7:46 PM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: And just what will you do if write my name? Are you & your "hood buddies" going to hunt me down, beat me & take my belongings? Probably so, because that's what ignorant black people like yourself are best at. Maybe you should have stayed in school and learned how to spell, because you are REALLY showing your color. And yes; there are more blacks on welfare, govt. assistance, etc., than white people. Yes, there are more blacks in prison than there are white people, it is a FACT. I agree with the person earlier that said black people should thank white people, because it WAS A WHITE MAN that freed the black people. But the black person that can't spell wouldn't know that, because thie particular person is too busy blaming the whites for lifes everyday problems,- your problems wouldn't be because you're an idiot would it? Oh no- lets blame it on the whites.

then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!!

This is what we are dealing with. People that can't even spell simple words then calling other people ignorant. Truth be told he is partial right. We are really not that equal. When you think about who a majority of people that contribute to this country they are not black. When you think about who really makes this country great, they are not black. The problem is guys like this want to make claims that more whites are on welfare well you know what they sure as hell should be! Whites are the majority! Whether you won't to face it or not you are in the minority in this country. That is what is sad about the whole situation, you are the minority by a longshot yet your race leads in crime, goverment assistance, and unemployment rates. This is the problem.

I would just like to get to a point where we saw a little more graditude out of black americans. You should find a white american everyday and thank him not only for his ancestors bringing your ancestors to this great country but also because white men fought and died for your freedom, you didn't. I really don't expect a thank you everyday from a black american but it would be nice to maybe hear a little less griping over the small stuff. Getting your feelings hurt every now and then is just part of being an adult. Learn to deal with it. Come on now it has been over 150 years since you were given your freedom, why are we still hearing about repreations or whatever you call it. When are you going to realize that it is not coming. Get over it.

Date: Wed Dec 20 4:59 PM, 2006

then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!!

This is what we are dealing with. People that can't even spell simple words then calling other people ignorant. Truth be told he is partial right. We are really not that equal. When you think about who a majority of people that contribute to this country they are not black. When you think about who really makes this country great, they are not black. The problem is guys like this want to make claims that more whites are on welfare well you know what they sure as hell should be! Whites are the majority! Whether you won't to face it or not you are in the minority in this country. That is what is sad about the whole situation, you are the minority by a longshot yet your race leads in crime, goverment assistance, and unemployment rates. This is the problem.

I would just like to get to a point where we saw a little more graditude out of black americans. You should find a white american everyday and thank him not only for his ancestors bringing your ancestors to this great country but also because white men fought and died for your freedom, you didn't. I really don't expect a thank you everyday from a black american but it would be nice to maybe hear a little less griping over the small stuff. Getting your feelings hurt every now and then is just part of being an adult. Learn to deal with it. Come on now it has been over 150 years since you were given your freedom, why are we still hearing about repreations or whatever you call it. When are you going to realize that it is not coming. Get over it.

Date: Wed Dec 20 4:43 PM, 2006

I am replying to the angry black woman that said that there are more white people on food stamps than african americans.. Well I looked it up and found that more that 85% of African Americans will use food stamps from the ages of 20 to 65 some time in there life, compared to 37% of whites from the ages of 20 to 65. It also went on to say that 90% of African American women with less than 12 years of education will use food stamps between the ages of 20 to 65. So I am not sure were you found your information from but I found it at CU researcher by Susan Lang and the article was dated August of 2004. Thanks John

Date: Wed Dec 20 11:59 AM, 2006

Anonymous:

If you feel so strongly about black people being drug-dealing, food stamp collecting, lazy, unemployed, government assisted theives, then why didn't u wroite your damn name. You must be a very ignorant person because ther is more white people on welfare than there is black look it up smart ass!! Maybe even u, be very careful about talking about people on government assistance bacause you never know when you might need it. Black people work just as hard or harder than whites do. Not only in the corporate world but having to deal with stupid ass whit people like you. So maybe you need to come from behind your white sheet punk!!

Angry Black Woman

-Chris

Date: Wed Dec 20 11:35 AM, 2006

PREVIEW

RE: Vidor on CNN

"a beautiful white woman flirted with my brother. That would have never happened in Southeast Texas."

I'm not quite sure if you've ever been to Southeast Texas, if you sincerely believe that nonsense! Just take a jaunt to Parkdale mall and you will see young, beautiful white girls roaming the mall with black men everywhere! Take a walk down the halls of Westbrook High or even Cathedral Christian High School and you will see the same thing! Visit area churches like Christ Community and Calvary Baptist and you will see bi-racial couples welcomed into the church families and even taking on leadership positions! This is a preposterous claim! And the fact that you were taught not to trust white people speaks poorly of your upbringing! My father, even though raised by racist parents, taught us not to ever judge anyone by appearance, PERIOD! That goes for clothes, skin color, or socioeconomic position! However, I have a hard time not judging the black man who murdered my brother-in-law in cold blood and violently raped my two teen-aged neices because, as he told them "I hate all white people"! Do you believe that man is representative of all blacks? What about the vast majority of blacks in our prison systems? Do you believe they are representative of all blacks? What about the vast majority of blacks on our welfare system, perpetuating a lifestyle from generation to generation? Do you believe they are representative of all blacks? I don't because I was taught better than that. But by the same token, are a few ignorant whites who "don't mind blacks but don't want to eat with them or anything" are certainly not representative of the majority of white people! Neither are hate crimes such as what happened in Jasper representative of all whites. Those idiots embarrass most whites, including me! Do people like the murdering rapist that destroyed many members of my family embarrass you? Think about it!

Melissa Ryman

Date: Wed Dec 20 11:12 AM, 2006

after watching the show,some good points were made in the meeting.it's sad we live on this earth together, so why can't we get along like human beings? i have a lot of white friends,i grew up in the early 50's &60's when things were really bad.i hate when peoples say blacks are lazy and getting food stamps,like there's no white's getting them also.i watched the mayor of vidor on channel 12 on the news during an interview,the man looked down the whole time the news anchor were talking to him.he never looked into the camera he had a guilty look on his face.i would've looked into the camera and said that is not so.we need each other,so lets act like we do.

Date: Wed Dec 20 6:06 AM, 2006

Anonymous wrote:

Below is a copy of the e-mail I sent to CNN regarding the program this evening:

Nothing on the program tonight addressed the BLATENT black against white racism that runs rampant in neighboring Beaumont which, incidentally, was recently named one of the most dangerous cities in Texas if not the country.

I am Caucasian. I went to Beaumont schools in my elementary and part of my junior high years. I went to junior high and high school in Vidor. I lived there approximately 20 years. I recall more racism from blacks in my Beaumont school years than from any of my classmates or neighbors during my years in Vidor. There was no violence against African Americans by anyone in Vidor High School that I was aware of. In fact, quite the opposite. It was our band hall that had feces spread all over the walls after we hosted competitions. It was our school buses that were stoned leaving games against predominately black schools. I'm sure there was KKK activity in our city but in all my years of living in Vidor I never personally knew anyone who was a Klansman. Twelve years ago I had car trouble in the middle of Vidor late at night. I pulled over into an empty KFC parking lot, sat on the trunk of my car with my young daughter and waited on help. I never felt afraid for my life; I was completely at ease knowing I was safe in my city. You cannot go into any main section of Beaumont at any time of day or night and feel safe, whether you're black or white.

The racism works both ways. In southeast Texas, the black against white racism is a huge problem coupled with the fact that there are quite a few ignorant rednecks living in Vidor. The one man on your program who brought up the issue of being discriminated against for being white was hushed up quite quickly. I worked in Beaumont and unless I was with my African American co-workers I couldn't trust that my food wouldn't be spit in when I was in a restaurant manned with black personnel. I was warned about this by my black co-workers who didn't want me to fall prey to this common practice. I worked with a person who would routinely get coffee for her boss (a physician) and would spit into it before giving it to him.

Ten years ago, I moved to Charlotte, NC, and now I live in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. The African Americans here and in Charlotte are much nicer to whites (and vice versa) than down there in southeast Texas. Your racism program this evening virtually ignored the locals trying to state their case and, instead, focused on idiots who have no clue about that region. If anything, your program probably stirred up more BS for the Vidor people who've lived for so long under the shadow of those KKK members that used to be trucked in for rallies and cross burnings that scared the majority of people in that city.

Slavery, the Holocaust and Japanese encampment should never be forgotten and neither should the atrocities that happened to the American Indians being driven from their lands. But, you can't hold that against me and my children. I mourn for all the victims of the horrors of history but I personally am not responsible and shouldn't be hated because of those horrific acts. The best I can do is be kind and respectful to each person I meet and teach my children the same behavior. Were that taught in the churches and homes of ALL ethnicities, we wouldn't be having the tension between Vidor and Beaumont and similar communities around America.

This racism against whites needs to be acknowledged and, especially on your blatantly slobbering liberal channel, the problem is only exacerbated by promoting the idiotic and criminal personalities such as Al Sharpton. You should at least make an attempt to invite people with credibility on the subject matter. I'm sick and tired of all the blame being placed on whites for all black problems. This country is now bending over backwards to make sure minorities (gays and women included) are treated fairly. I don't believe special treatment should be given to anyone just because of their race, sexuality or sex. Everyone deserves the same treatment. The finger was solidly pointed at Vidor this evening when the real issue is the black community still punishing the entirety of Vidor for the acts of a few rednecks. They're not addressing the bigger issue of the rampant crime and drug use in Beaumont.

Kim Z
Former Vidor Resident

Date: Wed Dec 20 3:12 AM, 2006

Anonymous wrote: Cowardly racists??? No, it's a matter of decent, respectable, hardworking, self-supportive white people not wanting to live next to drug-dealing, food stamp collecting, lazy, un-employed, government assisted thieves. It's not a matter of being afraid, it's wanting to live a peaceful, comfortable existance for ourselves & our families & not having to watch our backs & worry about the black community stealing us blind while we are working during the day & our children are attending school. Message to all white people: Work harder, the blacks on welfare on depending on us, this is an extremely sad statement- but an extremely true statement.

Anonymous wrote:

And what about Lumberton? There are more black people in Vidor than in Lumberton, yet no one ever mentions it as a racist town. It is common knowledge that Lumberton's population is growing so fast because of "white flight" by cowardly racists from Beaumont who are too scared to live next door to a black family.

I'm not scared to live next to ANY family, I used to live off of Major and 105 in Beaumont, had 2 neighbors across the street both black families. One was very nice, quiet, everyday people you could talk to. The other was rude and couldnt tell them anything because they're black. Even when politely asking to not be driving down the road so fast or blaring bass out of the car so loud it woke up my then 18 month old daughter day or night, was responded to by them with "you just prejudice cuz I's black". No you're just an insensitive a-hole. Thats why I prefer to live in a whiter, more professional area. Even the other black family was embarassed by them.

I could care less if your are black, hispanic, Iraqi, or anything else you will get treated with the same respect you show to me and my family.

Date: Wed Dec 20 1:34 AM, 2006

Anonymous wrote:

And what about Lumberton? There are more black people in Vidor than in Lumberton, yet no one ever mentions it as a racist town. It is common knowledge that Lumberton's population is growing so fast because of "white flight" by cowardly racists from Beaumont who are too scared to live next door to a black family.

I'm not scared to live next to ANY family, I used to live off of Major and 105 in Beaumont, had 2 neighbors across the street both black families. One was very nice, quiet, everyday people you could talk to. The other was rude and couldnt tell them anything because they're black. Even when politely asking to not be driving down the road so fast or blaring bass out of the car so loud it woke up my then 18 month old daughter day or night, was responded to by them with "you just prejudice cuz I's black". No you're just an insensitive a-hole. Thats why I prefer to live in a whiter, more professional area. Even the other black family was embarassed by them.

I could care less if your are black, hispanic, Iraqi, or anything else you will get treated with the same respect you show to me and my family.

Date: Wed Dec 20 12:13 AM, 2006

A white person is not supposed to be proud, remember? Because our ancestors- over a hundred years ago I might add- enslaved the blacks. Hhmmmmm, over a hundred years.....I have to wonder how long it will take the black people to rise above & finally fend for themselves, & stop blaming white people for what happened, YES, OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

Date: Wed Dec 20 12:07 AM, 2006

A white person saying that blacks have discriminated against him will be cut short every time, because if you are white & you are proud- you are automatically considered to be a racist.

Date: Wed Dec 20 12:01 AM, 2006

Beaumont had a black mayor once, I repeat- ONCE, look at what he did, yes that's right, he was black & he ended up in prison.

Date: Tue Dec 19 11:58 PM, 2006

If you're black & you want to live in Vidor or Lumberton- MOVE THERE. Otherwise, shut-up & quit complaing because everytime you look in the mirror you see black skin staring back at you, you sell dope for a living, you rely on government assistance, {housing, food stamps,etc.,} you wear the waist of your pants down to your knees & you constantly have one hand holding onto your crotch area. There are no signs posted advising you not to move to Vidor &/or Lumberton, so go, get out, & hurry- Beaumont will be the better for it.

Date: Tue Dec 19 11:00 PM, 2006

Blacks are the problems not whites. White people are racists because of blacks image in the papers, television, and actual data. You cannot watch a basketball or football game without seeing a black stereotype in commercials. The impression that television leaves is that blacks are a disrespectful, crude, less intelligent people. That is not my fault. Why aren't the black leaders that point the finger at whites about being racist try to correct the image of their own people first. Maybe if the only successful blacks I saw on T.V. weren't drug dealers, thug basketball players, pimps, or un-talented gangsta rappers I might form a more favorable opinion.

Everyone on the show tonight wanted Vidor to quit ignoring their history and admit it happened. If that is the case and we are really gonna get honest than lets shift to black crime. Why is it that the black population in the great U.S.A. is only 15% yet they commit a majority of the crimes. Why is this? Whites outnumber blacks about 6 to 1 yet in 2002 prison populations where 40% white 40% black. Something is just not right about these numbers. I am sure that people will respond some lame dead horse excuse like "blacks don't have the same advantages whites do" or "its because the white man is holding us down" I feel that it is just the fact that we are to different to completely get along. In fact I when you see a black person that is successful do they usually act more like the stereotypes on t.v. or whites? I would say from what I have seen is that they act more like whites. Clean cut, professional, well spoken, yet when a black does act like this he is considered a sell out among his peers.

All in all it is sad that CNN will commit a month to exploiting a nice town to get ratings. Wander if they would commit a whole hour to the white man that said that he was discriminated againist. I doubt it considering that they cut him off so quick.

Date: Tue Dec 19 10:27 PM, 2006

What upsets me the most is these out of town journalists claim to be holy than thou. The truth is everyone is somewhat racists. I wander how these perfect people would react if there daughter brought home a black boy. I can tell you that 90% of them you become racists real quick. Another situation would be if all of a sudden the neighborhood they live in was 80% black. I am not talking about black doctors and lawyers. I am talking about your stereotypical vision of an average black youth. How long would it take for them to move. Everyone is somewhat racists and there is nothing wrong with that. I do not consider myself a racist, I will mingle, talk, and even eat with them BUT I do not want my daughter to marry one!

Date: Tue Dec 19 9:42 PM, 2006

Below is a copy of the e-mail I sent to CNN regarding the program this evening:

Nothing on the program tonight addressed the BLATENT black against white racism that runs rampant in neighboring Beaumont which, incidentally, was recently named one of the most dangerous cities in Texas if not the country.

I am Caucasian. I went to Beaumont schools in my elementary and part of my junior high years. I went to junior high and high school in Vidor. I lived there approximately 20 years. I recall more racism from blacks in my Beaumont school years than from any of my classmates or neighbors during my years in Vidor. There was no violence against African Americans by anyone in Vidor High School that I was aware of. In fact, quite the opposite. It was our band hall that had feces spread all over the walls after we hosted competitions. It was our school buses that were stoned leaving games against predominately black schools. I'm sure there was KKK activity in our city but in all my years of living in Vidor I never personally knew anyone who was a Klansman. Twelve years ago I had car trouble in the middle of Vidor late at night. I pulled over into an empty KFC parking lot, sat on the trunk of my car with my young daughter and waited on help. I never felt afraid for my life; I was completely at ease knowing I was safe in my city. You cannot go into any main section of Beaumont at any time of day or night and feel safe, whether you're black or white.

The racism works both ways. In southeast Texas, the black against white racism is a huge problem coupled with the fact that there are quite a few ignorant rednecks living in Vidor. The one man on your program who brought up the issue of being discriminated against for being white was hushed up quite quickly. I worked in Beaumont and unless I was with my African American co-workers I couldn't trust that my food wouldn't be spit in when I was in a restaurant manned with black personnel. I was warned about this by my black co-workers who didn't want me to fall prey to this common practice. I worked with a person who would routinely get coffee for her boss (a physician) and would spit into it before giving it to him.

Ten years ago, I moved to Charlotte, NC, and now I live in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. The African Americans here and in Charlotte are much nicer to whites (and vice versa) than down there in southeast Texas. Your racism program this evening virtually ignored the locals trying to state their case and, instead, focused on idiots who have no clue about that region. If anything, your program probably stirred up more BS for the Vidor people who've lived for so long under the shadow of those KKK members that used to be trucked in for rallies and cross burnings that scared the majority of people in that city.

Slavery, the Holocaust and Japanese encampment should never be forgotten and neither should the atrocities that happened to the American Indians being driven from their lands. But, you can't hold that against me and my children. I mourn for all the victims of the horrors of history but I personally am not responsible and shouldn't be hated because of those horrific acts. The best I can do is be kind and respectful to each person I meet and teach my children the same behavior. Were that taught in the churches and homes of ALL ethnicities, we wouldn't be having the tension between Vidor and Beaumont and similar communities around America.

This racism against whites needs to be acknowledged and, especially on your blatantly slobbering liberal channel, the problem is only exacerbated by promoting the idiotic and criminal personalities such as Al Sharpton. You should at least make an attempt to invite people with credibility on the subject matter. I'm sick and tired of all the blame being placed on whites for all black problems. This country is now bending over backwards to make sure minorities (gays and women included) are treated fairly. I don't believe special treatment should be given to anyone just because of their race, sexuality or sex. Everyone deserves the same treatment. The finger was solidly pointed at Vidor this evening when the real issue is the black community still punishing the entirety of Vidor for the acts of a few rednecks. They're not addressing the bigger issue of the rampant crime and drug use in Beaumont.

Kim Z
Former Vidor Resident

Date: Tue Dec 19 9:11 PM, 2006

I still say CNN should go to Jasper & let the "Good Ole Boys" show them some hospitality.

Date: Tue Dec 19 9:08 PM, 2006

I don't want to live next to black people. White flight is true, & it is because white people want to protect their families from trash & drug dealers. Go try living in Magnolia Gardens or Sunlight Manor, you'll be part of the white flight movement too. Has anyone ever noticed that- as soon as apartment complexes start accepting HUD Housing, these apartment complexes turn into dilapidated projects? It is because the blacks on welfare & housing move in, they don't take care of what they have because it isn't something that they have to work for- it's GIVEN to them, the complex becomes drug infested & crime ridden, & anyone who cares about getting ahead, taking care of their families, protecting their investments, & wants to be decent, respectable citizen MOVES OUT, & I don't blame them ONE BIT. It has nothing to do with being a scared racist, it's about wanting to live a comfortable decent life.

Date: Tue Dec 19 8:55 PM, 2006

I think that Crockett Street patrons most likely find the way that "most young black males" dress very offensive; I mean seriosely- the waist of the pants that they wear hang to their knees & they have to walk around with one hand holding up their pants, & usually the other hand has a snug hold on their crotch- what's up with that? Most of the time their shirts are about 5 sizes too big with no collar at all, it's looks like they have on their overweight grandmothers nightgown on, - so- what is sooooo wrong having a dress code only allowing people to dress like respectable human beings? I for one tell anyone who asks- that Crockett Street is the best place in town to go if you want to have a great time, because they don't allow trash & hoodlums, & if they DO want problems, go to Mays or the Platinum Club where they invite any sort of garbage in off of the street.

I don't hear about killings & stabbings & car-jackings in Vidor- I hear about those sorts of problems in Beaumont & Port Arthur where the majority of the population is black, the numbers really do speak for themselves, go figure.

Date: Tue Dec 19 8:10 PM, 2006

The person who claimed that Crockett Street is biased against blacks is dead on. Take a look at their dress code, every item on there is a style commonly worn by young black men. In the past, I went to Bobbie McGee's with some black neighbors, and while they weren't refused service outright, they recieved little attention or were otherwise ignored by the bartenders.

And what about Lumberton? There are more black people in Vidor than in Lumberton, yet no one ever mentions it as a racist town. It is common knowledge that Lumberton's population is growing so fast because of "white flight" by cowardly racists from Beaumont who are too scared to live next door to a black family.

All of you complaining about the lack of "white colleges" or "white history month" are ridiculous. All of mainstream American culture is tailored towards white people. Are you really that insecure/jealous/lazy that you feel white people need an advantage over blacks or other minorities?