I want to feel safe
From Them.
The criminals
Who rob us
Who steal from us
Who steal cars from us
Who take our children from us
Who rape us
Who shoot us
Who murder us.
Them.
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I want to feel safe
From Them.
The criminals
That take bribes
That cheat on us
That steal our tax dollars
That corrupt our government
That keep us poor
That steal money
from shareholders and employees.
That don’t pay taxes
That break pensions
That bribe politicians
That pollute the air the water the land
That break laws
or change laws they don’t like.
Them.
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I want to feel safe
From Them.
The criminals
That storm the Constitution
That mock justice
That are the front line of blind justice
blind rage in their eyes
That see with both eyes open
see who they want to see
That stop and frisk everyone
well, not everyone
That beat you like a drum
Shoot first and ask questions later
maybe.
Them.
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I want to feel safe
From Them.
The criminals
You know who I mean
Arrest them
No bail
No trial
No prison neccessary.
Then, I will feel safe
maybe
From Them.
Antonio Ruiz is an ex-junkie-alcoholic, former seminarian, one-time radio host-producer, past community organizer, continuing to be a media advocate, retired television reporter, ex-commission executive director, once a street vendor of jewelry and gloves, waitron (waiter to you), a former bartender who drank too much on the job, an ex-motorcycle courier who learned to ride a bike just for the job, ex-airport shuttle driver, former Entertainment news director-producer, the best time of my life, one-time live TV events red carpet producer-executive producer, ex-small business consultant, ex-youth media and journalism mentor, and now a college student who also has been married three times (thirds the charm), and just couldn't help living with two other women because well, that's part of my story.
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