Hello, hello ! ! Renxkyoko Iglesias reporting for blogging duty . * salutes *
Before anything else, please check out my anime/manga blogsite HERE.
And check out too Brobrubel’s post HERE
It’s been 37 days since my last post , ” Graduation “. You’d think I’d have plenty to talk about since then…..
To be honest , I have so much stuff swirling on my mind that I don’t even know where to begin. But I have to start somehow……
First off, the police fatal shootings of 2 African – Americans….. I don’t know what to say. What else can I say ? At this very moment, I’m more afraid of the police than a terrorist. Again, for the umpteenth time, my Mom phoned my brother and told him that if he gets pulled over by the cops, he has to freeze, don’t talk, don’t move, even if the cops ask for his license. Let them look for it. Sorry but I’m furious. These incidents wouldn’t happen to a white person. These cops and wanna – be cops should have their heads examined first for any potential psychological malfunctions. Based on Washington Post’s tally, Mr. Philando Castile was the 136 black man killed by the police this year, 2016. This is so shameful. We Americans have no right to talk about human rights to other countries if this is the way civilians are treated by the very people who have sworn to protect them .
Now , about the Dallas incident…… 4 cops have been killed by a lone sniper . It’s revenge killing, that’s what it is. It’s tragic that it has come to this. . There’s a wedge between the police and the community, and the Dallas Police Chief has, in fact, said ” he feels the police do not get support from the community. ” One does not need a PhD in Sociology to explain why this is happening. As I said, I , myself, am more afraid of a cop killing me for some minor traffic infraction than an ISIS terrorist killing me while I’m out shopping.
- pondering *
My majors are Cell/Molecular Biology and FORENSICS Biology. I just submitted a job application to guess where. My father’s work is directly connected to law enforcement/ justice department, and my best friend is a cop. It’s a whopping trifecta…. a holy mother of irony. . How crazy is that.
This is all for now. Thank you for reading.
Am a Molecular Microbiology student, love to read books, and I play the violin. 
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renxkyoko
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Posted by aysabaw on July 8, 2016 at 4:15 pm
Good luck Ren 😂😂😂
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 4:19 pm
Thanks, pal. I’ll do my best.
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on July 8, 2016 at 4:16 pm
Pretty soon you’ll have to start dressing like Abby from NCIS. How do you look in black? 😉
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 4:18 pm
I look drop dead gorgeous, he he. Kidding.
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on July 8, 2016 at 4:21 pm
I don’t see you being a dress in black person. You’d look way too much like a spooky Japanese goth. I think brighter colors are you.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 4:38 pm
lol
Black is our uniform at work… not all black though… black jacket, or black pants, or black shirt…
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on July 8, 2016 at 4:47 pm
You can bet Annie doesn’t wear black except for her school uniform. 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 5:07 pm
Oh, wait, what color is their school uniform? White ?
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on July 8, 2016 at 5:12 pm
Black slacks/skirts with white or blue shirts, black jackets, black shoes, though when it gets colder girls can wear boots with their uniforms.
Posted by Coco on July 8, 2016 at 4:26 pm
I live 2.5 hrs drive south of Dallas, so last night’s incident really hit home.
It is definitely a scary and sad time right now. -_- Wish everyone would just show more compassion, kindness, and love before resorting to violence. SO many confrontations can resolved non-violently.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 7:17 pm
That’s true. I hope this doesn’t turn into a vicious circle.
Posted by andy1076 on July 8, 2016 at 5:31 pm
Yeah it’s getting out of control, after the first incident I figured other incidents would follow but not this fast :S
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 6:38 pm
It’s been simmering for a long time. Have you seen the videos of the 2 killings ?
Posted by andy1076 on July 8, 2016 at 6:40 pm
Yups! The first one, It’s like geez the gun didn’t even leave the guy’s pocket! second one? it’s plain whaaaaat the eff?!? he was reaching for his ID :O
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 7:16 pm
Right. And there was a kid in the car, a 5 year old kid.
Posted by andy1076 on July 8, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Traumatized for life 😦
Posted by Green Embers on July 8, 2016 at 6:14 pm
I agree that police brutality against ethnics is an issue, demonizing all police does not help the situation. Read this blog post that gives some excellent advice: https://donofalltrades.com/2016/07/06/see-beyond-the-police-for-change/
And good luck with the job! And lol @ what Cassidy said. You could be the manga loving version of Abbey!
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 7:15 pm
Nobody should demonize, and generalize…… this is so tragic. I hope this changes the mentality and attitude of the citizens. Otherwise, this would just turn into a vicious circle, with no end in sight.
Manga loving Abbey, lol….. I’ll keep my hobby a secret, that’s for sure. ~_~
Posted by Green Embers on July 8, 2016 at 8:38 pm
Why keep it a secret? I mean unless it is policy to not have decorations or things. But if your future co-workers have things with their hobbies, I see no reason why you shouldn’t display yours! 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on July 8, 2016 at 10:38 pm
Okay. I’ll wear my Attack on Titan jacket, teehee.
Posted by Green Embers on July 9, 2016 at 1:34 am
Yay! Who knows, you might create some good work friends who are also fans that way! 😀
Posted by arlene on July 8, 2016 at 11:41 pm
Welcome back Ren, I’ve missed reading your delightful posts.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 9, 2016 at 12:07 am
Thanks, Ma’m Arlene.
The circumstances behind this post are sad and tragic, though. I hope it doesn’t happen in the Philippines. How ‘s the country doing with Duterte as president ?
Posted by arlene on July 12, 2016 at 12:51 am
Read the papers, according to the morning news there are about more than 300 SUSPECTED drug users/pushers killed since he won last May 9. PI has become a killing field and it makes me sad.
Posted by Nicci on July 9, 2016 at 4:36 am
Great post. The shootings of African Americans is well, it’s unspeakable, and I tended to feel hopeless about it, but there are things that can and must be done. I always love hearing from you. Good luck with the job application.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 10, 2016 at 11:13 am
It is frustrating, Nicci. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that this happens over and over.
Posted by Nicci on July 10, 2016 at 5:32 pm
It’s horrible. Reform is needed at every level.
Posted by Initiator-Life with Tranquility :) on July 9, 2016 at 5:02 am
Dear Ren, welcome back my friend with a good news. Best of Luck and stay happy and smily always.
Also u detailed very sad incident, that is more thn terriorism.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 10, 2016 at 11:07 am
Thanks.
Yes, these are sad days for America.
Posted by Initiator-Life with Tranquility :) on July 10, 2016 at 11:19 am
Yes. You are right. Dear many wishes for ur future. Wanna see u always good.
Posted by Christopher Bland on July 9, 2016 at 6:51 am
Ya it’s messed up but I’ve been going threw these situations with the police an watching my closes friends get murdered by them sence I was twelve years old. Its sad but I’m so use to it that it doesn’t even matter no more. Its just an everyday thing. I’m just glad that they are television it know so now people can see that it’s not a game how they are killing and horrasin us dayly. By the way I’m from Baltimore city and this is just all to common. And congrats miss I hope everything goes great in you journey. And it is ironic that your going to be in law in forcement. Lol..
Posted by renxkyoko on July 10, 2016 at 11:27 am
Yep, isn’t it ironic ? With Forensics under my belt, there’s nowhere to go but law enforcement. ~_~
Posted by Christopher Bland on July 10, 2016 at 11:57 am
Well what ever you do just be the best at it and make a difference and stay true never false.
Posted by D K Powell on July 9, 2016 at 4:25 pm
It’s a horrid mixed up world we’re living in that’s for sure. Good luck with the job applications! 😀
Posted by renxkyoko on July 10, 2016 at 11:06 am
Thanks, D K Powell. Wish me luck.
Posted by D K Powell on July 13, 2016 at 9:09 am
Keep us updated! 🙂
Posted by Denny Sinnoh on July 9, 2016 at 6:41 pm
Re: “am more afraid of a cop killing me for some minor traffic infraction”
If you get pulled over, and they say “get your hands up”, then get your hands up.
Every one one of those innocent people killed by police would not comply with the initial requests to stand down,.
It does not matter if it is a low-level offense (littering, etc.) — you have to comply.It does not matter if you are in the right.
Ask your policeperson friend about that.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 10, 2016 at 11:05 am
Exactly what people are supposed to do, or not to do. But already, 2 incidents caught on video had 2 drivers following instructions, and yet they got shot. One died, and the other survived.
You know what, the one that survived thought he was pulled over because he was a black man driving a late model BMW. Maybe that was rare, and therefore he must be suspicious, drug dealer perhaps.
Posted by Denny Sinnoh on July 10, 2016 at 12:59 pm
I can’t say I have investigated the last two situations you infer, so I can’t comment on them.
Talk to your policeman friend about the protocols used.
It is tough not trusting the police. I have been profiled because I had long hair back in the 70s. I grew up in a corrupt industrial city in the American Rustbelt. The police could not be trusted due to corruption, as the Mafia controlled so much of local government and had close ties to police. Friends of mine would get out of traffic tickets because they were connected, or get get someone to take care of it. A lot of policing took place outside of the law, which probably could not happen today.
Posted by Peter Wells aka Countingducks on July 10, 2016 at 10:31 am
I do completely share you sense of sadness and outrage. Every time we think the world, or part of it, is becoming more civilised things like this happen. Bravo to you for talking about t.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 10, 2016 at 10:59 am
I try not to talk anything political, if I can help it….. because I’m not politically correct. I always come out as an angry person lashing out and ranting. But I feel such a fake if I post just my happy and mundane thoughts while I’m seething inside. * sigh *
Cheers , Peter.
Posted by Peter Wells aka Countingducks on July 10, 2016 at 11:01 am
I do understand, but actually you always come across, to me at least, as a lovely genuine person who says what she means and is true to herself. Bless you for it 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on July 10, 2016 at 4:50 pm
Thank you for the very kind words.
Posted by Ste J on July 10, 2016 at 2:18 pm
I hope you get the job my friend. This cycle of violence is frightening, it puts everybody on edge and unless defused will lead to more bloodshed. It is truly shocking the amount of deaths as you state.
Western countries may want to police the world but if we can’t set an example in our own countries then we really don’t have the right to preach to others.
Posted by nepaliaustralian on July 11, 2016 at 1:05 am
Good luck with the job, sounds so cool 🙂
Posted by Jay on July 11, 2016 at 3:27 am
It’s a shit job right now. I hope you’ll share your good news with us soon.
Posted by A. Blake on July 11, 2016 at 9:11 pm
I am sad but have been for a long time – I had to teach my sons about keeping their hands out of their pockets when we were in the stores and that lesson started when they were 5 – my youngest is now 20! We are treated differently no matter what because of the color of our skin…
Posted by renxkyoko on July 11, 2016 at 9:22 pm
That’s truly sad. And so very, very wrong. Kids’ minds should be free from this kind of stuff.
Posted by A. Blake on July 12, 2016 at 5:56 pm
I know, they didn’t know why but I did…
Posted by The Otaku Judge on July 22, 2016 at 8:57 pm
Good luck with the job hunting.
From what I have seen on the news things are getting very ugly. Hopefully the madness will cease. The police recruit nutters and sometimes make horrible mistakes, but sniping them will only make them more trigger happy in the long run.
Posted by renxkyoko on July 23, 2016 at 8:05 am
The police will be constantly in fear of their surroundings. There really should be psychological exams for those who want to work with law enforcement. We don’t want trigger-happy police officers who are licensed to pull that trigger at the smallest sign of what they perceive as danger, such as taking out an ID or driver’s license. My friend told me that when a police officer knocked on their door ( and she’s white ) , her 6 year old son cried and asked her, ” Mommy, are they going to hurt us ? ” And when a memo from abroad warning travelers to the US to be careful around cops here , then, Houston, we have a problem.