Multiple FAMU band members will be charged with
the death of a fellow band member, Robert Champion, who died as a result of a deeply
disturbing hazing ritual. Without saying, Champion’s is tragic!
Actually,
it is awful reminder that some humans are hell-bent on acquiring acceptance
which is another indication of the pervasive insecurity that lingers in the souls
of countless men and women…grown men and women! Additionally, his death
supports my belief that people have a sick need to inflict physical and emotional
pain out of a sadistic desire to demean others; and to gain some strange level
of pleasure from the brutality.
Sadly,
this callousness causes long-term psychological distress that challenges the
therapeutic efforts of trained men/women who hear the tragic tales of man’s
need to debase the greatest gift of all, LIFE.
There
is so much personalized pain associated with this case: the parents, the young
man's final gasp for breath, the guilt that will be with those who sat quietly watching
a self-sanctioned
beat down...
Regretfully
and without irresponsibly blaming the deceased, Robert Champion gave his bully harassers,
deranged overseers and fanatical beaters permission to viciously beat him (as
if he was an out of control slave needing to be punished).
Back then
And Now
The
Drum Majoring Champion decisively opened himself up to be killed…he entered the
sickening realm of self-psychological mutilation...like the young woman I
witnessed degrade herself by allowing seven men have sex with her to gain
entrance in a sorority – and to be among the popular Calvin Klein culture:
The
Champion wanted to be accepted and he wanted to be declared a man who
'Crossed the Fires'. A misguided
purification that resulted in his death, not responsibility.
The
only way there will be an honest consensus of accurate responsibility is when
we, this disturbing culture of humans, conclude with honesty:
Robert
Champion was responsible for his demise…
The
consequence was a death sentence…all because he wanted to be among The
Approved.
The
five band members facing prison time are 'examples' that the state wants to utilize
in their zealous attempt to send a message that they hope will gain approval
from the citizens of Florida.
Inconsequently,
the district attorney’s message will be a continuation of Hazing...even
in prison they will face the same:
Beat
downs that are perquisites to be among The Accepted
Muata
Nowe
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