Tag Archives: Martin Luther King Jr

If You’re Black, “Standing Your Ground” Will Get You 20 Years

Posted on July 12, 2013 by theboeskool

This will be short, but I’ve got to write it. I’m white. At least that’s the box I have to check when I’m filling out forms. And you know what’s awesome about being white…. Other than just about everything? Being … Continue reading →

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A Light Shines In The Darkness

Posted on January 21, 2013 by theboeskool

“All the darkness of the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi Every once in a while, when it seems like you’re surrounded by hate, someone does something unexpectedly loving, and you’re reminded … Continue reading →

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Public Nudity, Incarceration, & Setting the Prisoner Free

Posted on May 2, 2012 by theboeskool

“We should go skinny dipping.” The words cut through the evening heat like a sexy summer breeze. It was the sort of hot where people don’t even go outside until after the sun goes down, but the air was still … Continue reading →

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A White Guy’s Thoughts on Martin Luther King

Posted on January 15, 2012 by theboeskool

“If you’re white and you don’t admit that it’s great, you’re an asshole. It IS great. And I’m a MAN. How many advantages can one person have? I am a white man. You can’t even hurt my feelings! What can … Continue reading →

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Mormons, Muslims, And Mitt Romney

Posted on October 25, 2011 by theboeskool

You know how when people say, “I don’t want to sound racist, but…” you can be sure that the next thing out of their mouth is going to be about as racist as something can be? Well, I don’t want … Continue reading →

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