I try not to let the negative news stories dominate my perspective, as I mentioned yesterday, but every once in a while, I feel something must be put under the spotlight.

In my 100th entry, I talked about diversity and how I believe in that word. Unfortunately, some people take the word to mean only one group can be racist, and another can’t. Sadly, here’s an example of black-on-white violence in the heartlands:

>>Police say it’s ‘very possible’ attacks near fairgrounds had racial overtones

Des Moines police are trying to determine what led to a series of attacks outside the Iowa State Fairgrounds over the weekend that included the assault of two police officers.

At least three people were arrested Friday through early Monday morning. Other arrests may occur as officers investigate the incidents, officials said.

View full article »

Did you like this? Share it: