A scene of cruelty and injustice loaded with a striking similarity of emotions.
Emotional Scene as Victims Turn to Their Mothers for Help During Encounter with Police.
It was indeed a very emotional and empathetic moment to witness both men calling out for their moms after a tense encounter with the police force.
This reaction highlights the deep bond that exists between a mother and her child, and how in moments of fear, pain, or distress, we instinctively turn to those who we believe can protect us.
However, it’s also important to acknowledge that this reaction is rooted in a larger cultural and social context, where the police force is often perceived as a threat, particularly to Black and Brown communities. The trauma and fear associated with these experiences are passed down from generation to generation, and it can be particularly acute for those who have lost loved ones to police violence.
As a society, we need to work toward creating a more just and equitable system, where all individuals can feel safe and secure, regardless of their race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
This requires us to confront and address the systemic issues that underlie police violence, such as racism, bias, and lack of accountability, and to promote empathy, compassion, and understanding toward those who have been impacted by these injustices.
By Their Fruits, You Shall Know Them -Two Moms Showed Two Different Ways to Be a Mom.
Do you remember the story of the two prostitutes in the Bible, I king 3:16–27 who lived in the same house? They both gave birth three days apart but the woman who gave birth last lost her baby.
The thief dared to still and lay claim to the other woman’s baby which prompted them to appear before King Salomon for judgment.
The verdict was that the child should be divided into two. While the outcome was okay with the evil woman who didn’t care whether the child lives or not as she quickly accepted that the baby should be divided into — be killed!
Meanwhile, the rightful mother in grief was fighting that the baby shouldn’t be hurt in any way. Handing the child over to the wrong and presumed mother was painful and a great sacrifice the poor woman had to accept.
But since she didn’t have any other option, she relent in trying to preserve the baby’s life.
In her words, she demonstrated how she loved the child very much when she cried out “Oh no, my lord — please do not kill him!” What a sign of a good mother!
Good mothers will always lay their lives down for their kids. Therefore, the relationship between children and moms is thick and divine.
The king pronounced the final verdict and said, “Do not kill the child, but give him to the woman who wants him to live, for she is his mother!”
Moms' Edges and Advantages Over Dads.
It’s said in some cultures that a child can have various fathers but just only ONE MOM! No wonder that in the case of Nichol and George and in many other situations, we hardly hear about the father figure.
Sometimes too, the father may be good and responsible but since the children by nature have been so attached to their moms, I think that also is an influential point that we should take cognizance of in our calculations.
Moreover, more often than none, there’s no possible way we can ignore or disregard the fact that the children’s closeness to their mothers gives moms an edge over the father.
God bless you all moms who have paid your dues not only in bringing us into this world but fought tooth and nail to make sure that we live and hope that someday we would survive on our own.
Unfortunately, many of your dreams could not be realized because of some messengers of hell.
Finally, parents shouldn’t fail to keep the discussion afloat with their children, especially black teenagers. They should be respectful to police officers. I still believe strongly that they’re out there to protect us despite their weaknesses.
The mutual suspicion should stop. You shouldn’t be fearful of them as that might be interpreted as hiding stuff from them. If you suspect them that they’re there to hurt you, I want to believe too that they think you might be planning some funny stuff against them.
Don’t get me wrong, the case of Floyd and Nichol and countless others may be an exception as the videos reveal the mercilessness and brutality of the police officers.
Going by what some experts said about no government can afford to wait for a good 4-year college degree for officers, then the next option should be a lifelong marathon training.
Such training would go a long way to better prepare the said officers in dealing with the community in which they serve.
Stop causing pain, fear, and a big loss to moms who have been in this mess of losing their loved “babies” year after year.
Thanks for reading!