I had ONE THOUGHT as I was returning to L.A. :
CITY of CORRUPTION
& It really is a CORRUPT CITY..not made up of citizens that truly care about each other...& too many of the immigrant groups have only one question in mind: What's in it for me? You get quickly clumped & categorized into people groups by which you are treated "categorically" & lose all individuality & self-expression (in the corrupt eyes u r an "Male African-American" or a "female Asian" or a "male caucasian"...& only different slightly in terms of profession or social status). The kangaroo courts & system of injustice doesn't help, including the police, various attorneys, & even some of the judges. If you have a problem, an incident, or are even a victim of crime, be wary about reporting it. Depending upon who takes the report 9-f they take one) & how it gets communicated thru the system it may make things worse.
The public education system is so perplexed, confused, & lost & a dwelling place for too many lazy "staff workers" it may be making the students worse than better & if you are a "bright spot" don't let anybody know it ( the people who make sure we are all "equal" will quickly show u how unequal they can be in the name of "equality.")
The church in some areas is a hidden bright spot...it can be a safe place of refuge, but not all pastors or priests can be trusted. You have to work to find the good ones & safe places.
If somebody asked me whether they recommend they move to Los Angeles, what do you think my answer would be? Why do I stay? Because I'm NOT "living" here, I'm a missionary here. Its the ONLY reason for hope...& I keep trying to spread the good news even if only 1 in a million listen to me. Please PRAY 4 me.
