The problem is that the pervasive cultural nihilism, which is an ineluctable element of dominant notions about the nature of human life, make calling this what it is–unacceptable and shameful–impossible.
If human life does not matter, then so too do those of blacks not matter. Then so too do those of whites not matter.
Practically expressed, the very anxiety that these ideas produce makes the shelter of ideological conformity–which sees and hears nothing which does not originate from a “trusted” propaganda source–almost necessary, and certainly very comforting. The world can be coming apart around you, but you can still have faith that you don’t have to make any personal decisions about it. This was the essence of New York under Dinkins.
It does seem to me that black youth are getting angrier. And why not? Relentless race baiting will do that. So too will the on-going failures of left wing economic policy. Why should any of these kids have any hope at all? As I have said repeatedly, nobody gives a shit about them: not their parents, not their leaders, not society as a whole. They are just asked to only kill each other, and not worry the rest of us about it. That’s what ghettos and prisons are for. If they wind up eventually getting out of their boxes, I can see how that would happen.
But hate does not build self respect. Hate does not educate. Hate does not create jobs. Hate will not get them ANYTHING but momentary relief from self loathing and emotional pain. And those who encourage it are evil. They will be judged. I do not believe hell lasts forever, but I do believe it lasts for thousands of years. That I do belief.