And they say it's the white man I should fear/But, it's my own kind doin all the killin here
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He says the real threat isn’t external but comes from his own community causing violence.
- In plain terms
- He points out that his own people are responsible for much of the killing.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize internal sources of harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What can be done to reduce intra‑community violence?
- How do we differentiate external vs internal threats?
Another view
Broad generalizations may overlook systemic factors.
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