This is a common practice of prejudice people once they determine you are a decent (one). And to be clear, even if there were no crime at all in that area involving black youth, he'd bring up another area or county where there is... i hear this type of stuff alots in the states. Non black people with spark up a conversation then immediately go left about (black crime) in some other state or area. Its to the point now, when i begin to engage in conversation with someone i dont know, i let them know out the gate, im not interested in talking about subjects that concern race, religion or politics. I usually get the ( oh well i was just saying hello, have a great day) lol
Ok... Interesting but black man landing their own guns long time, as well as making their own trips to south america not all but some. If a Leader in a community control a contract to build 'box drain' or to keep the community clean, and still 'tax' a percentage from the workers, he just got enough money to cut out the middle man. Finally 3 Trinidadians was arrested in a 'caribbean arms trafficking ring' in florida, all black big bro, the exact details of this can be found on the us embassy T&T site. Naturally our instinct is to defend our brothers but at this point are they 'ALL' our brothers? The evidence suggests that the black criminal element don't see us as their brothers.
I see your point. I’m not defending black criminals at all. It’s just very bothersome when it’s presented as if all crimes are committed by blacks when the money behind the crimes are of a different ethnicity. Let’s not forget or try to pretend that crime is a billion dollar industry in and of itself. The question is… Who’s really profiting from this billion dollar industry?
@@Curtworrell Interesting. True, different races are involved, I'll say this without saying too much. Some people don't have the apetite (belly as we say) for violence, even if it involves theft of their 'stuff' or the loss of their friends. Our willingness to escalate and use extreme violence and use it as our first resort... is strange, at least to me. I've had some experiences that just make me want to go live in the forrest my brother lol.
I totally understand what you’re saying and how you feel. I too have had similar experiences inflicted on me by my own people. Nevertheless I’m a Blackman with two well mannered black boys who know and understand how evil works.
I grew up in Trinidad as a dougla and can confirm that the Indian population seem to be a lot more racist towards Africans. But I’d also say Indian Trinis are far more open than the Indian population in NY for example. Sharing the same history and culture on the island helps, I like to think we’re making progress but we know how politicians take advantage of this fear during elections.
Racism has always been big in India including classism aka the Caste System, I'm not surprised, I look forward to the day when humans realize that if you continue to perpetuate hate and try to demonize and target any group of people, that same hate that you dish out will always come right back home to you. For some reason the whole entire world has been on a hate campaign towards people of color for roughly 1,000 years now and it's time that it stopped, it's time for us people of color to first unite and raise ourselves up then hopefully we can all be on an even playing field where we can all respect one another and coexist peacefully.
Its amazing how the person you are talking about is not able to able to defend himself. Hmm. Also guns whether illegal or not, are available to all citizens. Who uses them? Go figure.
Bro you should of told him what about the serial murder in Trinidad that's indain lol jk. Alot the ppl commit crime but alot of trini are americize not all but a bunch .trini is the most American culture in the Caribbean.
@@stevesteve7162 there’s a problem for sure in Trinidad just like everywhere else 💯 but I don’t think it has anything to do with race especially in Trinidad since it’s a mixing pot.Unless you’re white. I’m 50% trini but I’m am white I was never able to walk the streets with my cousins. The one time I did nothing happened but my cousin and mom have been robbed.
I just started watching your content and usually I don't comment. But , when you tell me this person spoke of mass m***** of people then I'd ask him about Jallianwala bagh Apr 13th 1919.
My parents told me how to ignore and handle ugly racist. I was born in Chicago in 1942, and I ignore nasty people of all shades. I had a Indian male call me the n word, because I would not have sex with him. He needs to talk about India and the caste system. There are good and bad in all groups.
The pervasive nature of American ideologies and policies have penetrated every single country, including T&T. We were once a country of "Together we aspire, together we achieve," but not anymore. A country that has free education (if you can prove yourself) and has a high percentage of educated people, but no jobs, no discipline, and youth idolizing American social media, has turned into a crime ridden drug hub for the world with rampant corruption and disenfranchised young people. What the man did was wrong. Hopefully it was just the solo cup talking, but honestly almost every single family there knows someone who was senselessly killed and passions are running deep. Of course this is just my opinion as a Trini who has lived abroad most of his life and I may be completely wrong.
@@Curtworrell I think we follow the ideology because alot of our people see the picture of jesus as the same that live in america so we idolize them . Jesus being God according to Christains , so like blk people are going to idolize them
The brother told his story and put this video out and asks the question "where are the guns coming from?" I say a hood is a hood is a hood, whether it is in the U.S. or in Trinidad: plagued by drugs, marginal families with poor educations often headed by single women, no parental guidance for kids, babies making babies, guns to protect, drugs, life and limb, forgotten by society and politicians alike, not to mentions those that stay on the straight and narrow and make it move to better neighborhoods. Then the drug and gun importers are making money and the judicial system is making money too. As Marvin Gaye sang "Who really cares?"
If someone kills or robs you with a gun, would the courts prosecute the person that did the crime or the person that sold the gun? If people are being beaten, robbed and killed by a certain demographic how do you expect them not to fear/resent/dislike that demographic?
You're correct its ah Blame Game in TnT and Not about the Country and Goverance and doing the Right thing...if the Opposition had done the Right think in Govt we wud NOT have this issue Today....Facts
We don't address the real issue here in the U.S. either. People don't want to confront the system of capitalism and it's desire to place profit ahead of the well being of people. You're better than me, I hope noone ever talks to me about wiping out young black men. I have a son he's 40 now but I felt that energy before.
We have had a gun cabinet in our living room since my first Son was born. I now have 3 sons all adults now. The cabinet was never locked. We're an African American family/clan. They've never touched the weapons except on range days. If there were guns raining from the sky, it doesn't mean you should use them to kill. The government has nothing to do with this.
I appreciate your comment. I want to make it clear, this isn’t a gun rights issue. As a matter of fact I believe in the right to have arms. I never mentioned anything about the government. However, I do believe there is a much bigger issue at hand. TT is a very small country. There are children with access to very expensive military grade weapons. My question is how are these weapons getting into the hards of those children? How are they (weapons) getting into the country undetected. What strings are being pulled to allow them into the country. Finally and most importantly, by whom? And why?
Hopefully our grandchildren will do better,the world is changing,people are becoming aware and starting to teach their children,there will always be unconscious people but as time goes on they be forced to change or stay quiet.
You look of mixed heritage but predominantly of African descent. If he was racist he wouldn't have even spoken to you. He's simply and honestly in his own way trying to genuinely put you on your guard. Statistically and factually in reality the majority of violent crime being recorded is majority by the demographic as described. I'm certain many of us who actually live here would generally agree with the Indian man but wonder how you know for sure he was indian. There are multitudes of Trinis of mixed heritage that look more predominantly towards one race or the other?
Pointing the finger does not solve the real issue, it just absolves us of our genuine responsibility. Either you missed the point of what he was trying to say, or you genuinely do not understand the problem yourself.
@@anslemmartinnicholas5991 real funny. Pointing the finger is the only way to deal with the problem or your only continuing to fool yourself with false narratives as most Trinidadians don't man up and stand up to issues they lay down pretend like good little children and tell others don't Point fingers. Ask the host from the video who now lives in New York if he hasn't accepted the point finger approach of developed countries and isn't that exactly what he is doing when he pointed the finger at the supposed Indian man. I called out the video host in my comments on how he determined the man to be indian in the first place. No reply.....cause like you he ain't ready yet......that's why he's pointing the finger at the Indian man instead of actually trying to verify if what he said was actually correct or not which it is. While I appreciate from your comment that you may not be able to follow the issues raised and context I still took the time to edify you. I pray that one day my people will grow up.
but sir I thought your American Mexican Trinidad and Tobago accent is beautiful continue using on people who have not gone anywhere but Trinidad to Tobago and back, it's called organized crime everyone is trying to blame the Syrians for bringing in guns, why can't our black boys bring guns from Miami there are black boys working at the Port in Trinidad, and our government is giving community leaders $5millon for a 100,000$ job, so that is how they are able to bring in those guns.The Indians never made life uncomfortable for the blacks in Trinidad and Tobago its our own people dating back to Africa catching and selling my ancestors, I thank God my daughter is a dougla and I don't think like you SIR (slave I remain)
Plenty of Indians are racists but speak to black ppl in a very friendly manner everyday in this country. Watch how nasty Indians often treat blk ppl who work for them
Didn't know you had roots in Tobago brother..I appreciate your stories and experiences. I'm heading to the DR a couple of more times this year, but ready to move on and explore other areas. I am terribly sorry about your experiences. but thank you for sharing.
Man the guns come through Venezuela anyone could go buy one 😂 alot of your comments talk about the caste system but if you're really trini youd know that never existed here just like the african caste systems never existed here. It seems like you dont believe that the people calling the shots are black. There are many powerful black men in trinidad MANY
BLACK BOYS BACK IN DAY WANTED TO GO TO SCHOOL WHERE ERIC WILLIAMS WENT QRC ST MARY'S WE DIDN'T TO BE GANGSTERS DON BOSES WE DIDN'T HAVE A DEATH WISH STOKLEY CARMICHAEL TRINI MAN
This gentleman makes a very important point. Find the source of the guns and act on preventing them from entering the Country. This is the first step in dealing with the problem. It's only one part of an out-of-control situation, but REALISTICALLY, there seems to be no enthusiasm from those in charge to do anything about the totally unacceptable state of affairs in Trinidad and Tobago. Lawlessness is a blight on our beautiful islands.
Everyone has guns so why other cultures are not killing each other at alarming rates? Black boys don't want to grow up and hold themselves accountable. Why do you think rappers call themselves; "young", lil, kid...?
