Pat McCrory Was Right

Article By Writer Michael Kraft Author: Michael Kraft
Published: July 12, 2007
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AP - “Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory said he stands by his comments about black youth despite a call from the local NAACP to apologize.

McCrory said he commented accurately when he wrote that “too many of our youth, primarily African American, are imitating and/or participating in a gangster type of dress, attitude, behavior and action.”

His remarks came in a July 5 letter to the city manager in which McCrory congratulated police for their presence the night before, when 169 people - mostly black - were arrested in uptown.

Ken White, president of the Charlotte Branch of the NAACP, said Wednesday that the mayor’s comments painted “African American youth with a broad swath that cuts deep in many of our communities.”

“Everyone is aware that black people have been saddled with many negative stereotypes,” White said. “Mr. McCrory’s comments reinforce that stereotype especially to those inclined to hold on to racist thinking and behavior.”

White said the mayor’s letter would have been fine had he not singled out black youth.

McCrory said he understands his remarks offended some people. But, citing statistics showing more than 60 percent of Charlotte’s gang members are black, McCrory said he wouldn’t write the letter any differently today.”

“We in this community pride ourselves in equality and justice” The NAACP speakers stated in a press conference a week later.

This justice doesnt seem to include justice for other ethinic groups and honest citizens that continue to see 85% of crimes at public events from the community that the NAACP represents.

We are still awaiting the press conference from the NAACP where they do something, anything to help the entire community rid themselves of the problems downtown.

The NAACP is so incredibly blind and racist in light of the statistics and facts, that they should be apologizing to the mayor and to the 95% of the community that is trying to live in a safe community.

If the NAACP is willing to give 145 apologees for every arrest that supports the statements of Pat McCrory, then perhaps that can get there 1 apology for having their feelings hurt by the truth.

I for one an sick of the NAACP and their attempts to divide communities for their own benefit. The day there is no “racism”, the NAACP staff would have to go out and get real jobs, this is why they divide america ad fill blacks with hatred, its called “job security”.

The NAACP solves nothing and takes responsibility for nothing.

Continue reading about the race baiting and dividing force known as the NAACP here on our friend Michelle Malkin’s website.

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6 Responses to “Pat McCrory Was Right”

Chantele Miller on July 12th, 2007 12:30 pm

I agree 100% with Pat McCrory. Yeah for him for sticking to what he knows is right and not letting the NAACP bully him. He’s got a backbone!!!! We need more people like Pat. And when are the “white” people going to get bold enough to start our own national association? Count me in because I am so sick of the racial issues.
Garrett W. on July 12th, 2007 3:55 pm

Couldn,t agree with you more. I am currently listening to Jeff Katz on 1110 wbt and the vast majority of the callers are agreeing with the mayor and are grown sick and tired of the NAACP and its racial pandering. I will be the first to state that the NAACP should be abolished.
Barbara B on July 12th, 2007 6:48 pm

Go Pat McCrory! The truth is the TRUTH, no matter which way you paint it. The statistics dont lie. You can see these people on the videos of the uptown fiascos, and guess what? The majority are black! How is describing what you see and know something to be sorry for? So if I see a gang of thug blacks attack someone on the street, Im not allowed to say I saw a group of black thugs because Im “assuming” and thats a stereotype…Give me a break. Im not a racist, Some of my BEST friends are black and the mayor didnt say ALL blacks, he said the ones who are gang members or acting as such which is causing issues and ruining a good time for everyone else. My black friends even say the same, the NAACP wouldnt say anything if a black rep made the same comments. So the NAACP needs to open their eyes stop whining everytime someone speaks about what they see, just because they happen to be black. You want to talk about Equality…How do you figure its equality to start a riot everytime someone calls out a black for breaking the law. Crying Racism. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck…Its probably a duck! So if your black You should be granted a Pardon or “get ot of jail free card” so that no one can call you out for your rediculous behavior? Maybe the NAACP should stop standing up for the rights of the blacks who are commiting crimes against us ALL (even their own race), and do something to stop the problem so we dont have anything to say.
Gwendolyn D. McGowens on July 12th, 2007 9:09 pm

Thank you Pat Mccrory, for once I agree with you. It is about time that someone stands up and call the shots the way that they should be called. It is down right embarrassing as an African American mother and grandmother of a son and two grandsons to have to worry about their safety when they are doing what they are suppose to do. My son would never allow his sons to dress improperly for school or for street wear. The lax is dressing properly in our community among the young people has gone to far. I wish that was a LAW against “shagging pant” and fines for non
conformist hair styles. Civil rights workers
black and white gave their lives for freedom
of expression and rights but I don’t think the behaviors that are being displayed is what they had in mind. Somebody needs to take control and I am glad that you did not apologize. (Even though you aren’t one of my favorite people, I am with you 100% on this issue)
Ted on July 12th, 2007 10:53 pm

You are the man, Pat McCrory! You have said what everybody else is thinking, white and black. Please do not cave into the pressure of the NAACP and the Al Sharpton types. You got my vote this November!
Sharptontheturd on October 29th, 2007 12:18 am

The NAACP are idiots i never liked them.