Science of Breath 73: Young & Restless
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This week my attention was captured by the widespread rioting of England’s youth. Similar to our Oscar Grant situation, all of the trouble began after a young man was unjustly murdered by the police. However, unlike the US, the entire UK rallied behind this one event, and subsequently riots took place in around 10 major cities across the country. Besides the actual shooting, the withering economy has also been discussed as a main cause of discontent amongst the young.
What I found so fascinating is that the people who were in the streets rioting were from vastly different social and economic backgrounds. Initially, they tried to blame the outbreak on “ethnic minorities” (really? that is so original). But, as I watched clip after clip of footage, it became obvious that diverse groups of people were populating these riots. It seemed as though they had no other means of expressing themselves, and simply took to the streets as a way to communicate the feelings of separation and isolation from “society”.
Why does it take a riot for the powers that be to notice that something is wrong? No matter where in the world, the authorities are always wealthy and few in number. Their wealth, however, is resting on the backs of mainly the poor and what is left of the middle class. Without one, the other cannot exist. Quite possibly, this is the reason why there is such a disconnect between the haves and the have nots. It is the “haves” duty to keep the “have nots” confused, on edge, and powerless, thereby protecting their wealth and subsequent dominance.
Yet, we are watching in real time as these old systems of governance crumble before our eyes. Governments were intended to rule according to the needs and wishes of the people. But we all know that oft times, these “officials” are only interested in serving themselves. However, in today’s world, the dividers between the masses and the elite are thinning. The underclass is growing like weeds, and the old school tricks to delude and manipulate them aren’t as effective as they once were. There is immense change in the air. All we have to do is open the window to smell it. What do you smell…barbecue or mildew? Think about it.1. Run Tings-Coti
2. Arkestry-Flying Lotus
3. Trenchtown Rock-Bob Marley
4. None A Jah Jah Children No Cry-Ras Michael
5. How the West Was Won-Toyan
6. Wa-Do-Dem- Eek-a-Mouse
7. Love is Divine-Sizzla
8. Next to U-Zion I
9. Hip Hop-Dead Prez
10. Return of the G-Outkast
11. Villematic-J Cole
12. Peace-the Burnerz
13. Vicadin-Jose James
14. Everything Must Go-Foreign Exchange
15. Plead the 5th-Zion I & the Grouch ft Codany Holiday, Fashawn & Casual
16. Layabout-Lukid
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