1) My name is Michael. I am that most hated of creatures in 2020's America: a gun carrying, God fearing, conservative white male.

Born in '61 in the Midwest to two loving parents who taught me right from wrong, to love God with all my heart & the benefits of hard work.

2) I was taught to respect my elders and those in authority over me...sometimes the 'hard way', but I learned the lessons none the less. I was taught to love my country and respect it's flag.

More advanced lessons included honor, duty & sacrifice.

3) With these valuable lessons under my belt as a young man, I began to form my own political opinions. I began to see racial injustices...but not in the ways you might think. I saw how a sector of American society had been leveraged by unscrupulous people for political gains.

4) Frankly, seeing their situation & knowing they weren't provided the same life lessons I had been blessed with, I couldn't blame them for allowing themselves to be used. Under the circumstances, it seemed like a win/win for them.

It wasn't.

5) Fast forward to 2008. Although I would never bring myself to vote for Obama, when he won, I was truly happy for black America. I really was. It was my consultation prize. At least it might bring them some peace. America comes full circle.

Then...Obama stoked the flames.

6) In conclusion, well...here we are. Race relations have NEVER been worse in my 59 years. The circle is broken.

The moral of the story: A) There's no substitute for a good upbringing. B) Make God the center of your life. C) Don't be a political pawn. D) Think for yourself.