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Jeffery McNeil    When growing up in New Jersey, I learned the limits of help and charity. I learned that some motivations of rescuers were not based on the well being of others but something more dastardly power and control. Some used charity as a ploy to keep their wounded victims in captivity. I learned to be skeptical of intentions disguised as guidance because more often than not they end up with dreadful consequences. My skepticism of rescuers began when I had a childhood crush . She was fond of animals that were abandoned and cast astray . Because of my lustful desires I followed her in search of stray dogs,cats and other creatures that were cast off by society. At first it was exhilarating. We were making a difference, rescuing  animals that were cast aside and forgotten. We debated endlessly on the role humans have on nature. Although I didn't have the same passion for  animals, I knew this made her happy so I didn't oppose anything she did.  As she en

  by Jeffery McNeil  //     I like to thank Brandon Straka, the founder of the #WalkAway movement: an Alcoholics Anonymous of sorts for ex-radicals and leftists. Many women, Latinos and minorities who have joined the movement say they’ve felt isolated in the Democratic Party, and are walking away from it. Many have shared their #WalkAway stories on social media, and I hope my #WalkAway story will motivate others to walk away in search of reality.   As with many African-Americans, I grew up in a Democratic household. My parents were atheists, but little did I know that my mom grew up as a Seventh Day Adventist and my dad grew up in a church environment. They became liberals because they were in rebellion against the church.     My dad was a product of the 60s. Doors were opening for African-Americans, but for some, it wasn’t fast enough. The only time I really got along with my father was when he told stories about Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Living in New Jersey, I

By Jeffery Mcneil When I first heard news of Aretha Franklin death,I felt like a part of me died with her also.For she truly did have an impact not just on black America but all Americans. She was one of the first crossovers who helped change the racial divide not with black militancy but through her powerful music.     Her death brought back childhood memories when musicians could actually sing . The first song I ever remembered was “Say a little prayer” It was one of those records, I can play repeatedly and never get tired of hearing it. This was my personal favorite song while others may  argue with “Bridge Over Troubled Water or Chain of Fools.  Aretha was one of those voices where if you're sad,troubled or stressed you can find something she sang and remember what’s important in life. There will be no one else like her and the world lost someone that made America great for she sang about love instead of division.   Although I loved Aretha, truth was I didn't much