Speech to the Nation: Concerning Racism by Eric Syrjala

Mr. President: There are many problematic issues that must be addressed, in the near future, America needs to learn how to deal with, terrorism, global warming, national security, health care, distribution of wealth, and most of all, racism. I do not mean to be disrespectful, but, the question of equality must be taken into reason. Me must abolish racism, and, if not for ourselves, for our respect of God. This nation, was supposed to have been finished with racism, because of Martin Luther King Jr, but, everyday, new acts of racism occur. For example, racism, is still alive and well in Jena, Louisiana. These, ungodly actions, greatly anger me, and I say it is time that we, as a nation, do something about it.
Six, black students, in Jena, are victims of this terrible disease, known as racism. A black kid, took a seat, underneath, the “white” tree. In retaliation, some white kids, hung three nooses, on the tree. This escalated, and a white man, threatened three black kids, with a shotgun. The three black kids, defended themselves, by disarming the man, but, then they kids, were then charged of, stealing a fire arm. This angers me, but what happened next, makes me furious! A black student, was beaten up at a party, by a gang of whites. Then a white man, verbally assaulted the black student, the next day. He was then beaten up, and had cuts and bruises on his face, but, he suffered only minor injuries. These six black kids, were sent to prison, for attempted second degree murder. One of the students, Mychal Bell, waited for months in prison, until his trial, at which he was sentenced, to up to 22 years in prison. The jury, and the judge, were all white. The outcome of the trial, has angered many people, and, has risen, to be a heated debate throughout the states. Segregation, has been over for 53 years, yet, racism, is still witnessed daily.
Our Nation, the great, United States of America, needs to act now, and put an end, to this madness. Everyone, no matter of one’s skin color, should be able to live in harmony; we need to act now. I have witnessed, many brutal acts of violence, throughout my life, and, I say, we need to put an end to this. Racism, turns us, into, a wild pack of wolves, with hatred foaming from the mouth. We must rise up, and, defeat the devil’s creation, of racism! If, you have any belief in God, you will support me, and, together we can halt, this tyranny of racism!
I ask, what has happened to our country? Why must we bring shame to God? Why must people be judged be the color of their skin? What costs, must this nation endure, to cease tensions between blacks and whites? When, shall all of us, work together, and, rise up to defeat racism? Why must we live in a world of hatred? Why, I ask you, why? The people of the United States of America, are the strongest people in the world, and, we have the potential to over come this problem, and, it is time, that all of us realize this! We are trapped in something that we have created, but, together, we can, break free, from this jail of racism. We must, stand strong, unite, and make this world a better place!
People say, that they are not racist, but, everyday, they encounter an uncomfortable situation, which gives them mild, racist thoughts. Although, these thoughts are innocent, and are often sparked by nervousness, they still occur. My aim, is to create a world, in which these thoughts, will never have the ability, to occur!