Rodney King

The Rodney King case was the first time I really opened my eyes to racism.  I never really thought much of racism living in such a safe and diverse community.  Seeing the video of King getting beaten by the LAPD put me in shock.  I could not believe seeing these humans hurt another human.  Put aside all color and race cards, put aside he was running from the cops, put aside the LAPD was trained to beat until they comply.  I could not believe my eyes watching these cops beat another human being.  It made me open my eyes to all the racism and color wars we live in, in today's world.