Well said, Carp.
El Salvador isn't those places you mentioned, but it's third world.
I've seen the outhouses that you speak of and have even had to use one myself. I've seen people living in shacks made out of stuff not much stronger than cardboard and aluminum.
No one has to live like that here, even if their economic status would probably leave them with no other choice but to do so. But thanks to our government, one that so many people bitch about, lots of people with very little income, and even worse, no ambition, get to at least live like a decent human being. There may be flaws in the system that allow these people to live like this for free, but the point is, ours is a country that will not allow people even of the lowest class to live like an animal.
There are a lot of things wrong with the US, no doubt. But you have to go to third world countries and places where corruption and disorder is a daily part of life to truly realize how fortunate we are to live in this country.
The hot issue at the moment is the obvious problem we're having between law enforcement and black men. My opinion on the matter is that it is a serious issue that can no longer be ignored. You can't pretend it's not as bad as it is, and there's no justifying the actions of some of these murderers by saying they felt threatened or that these black guys in the hood give them cause to feel fearful, etc.
BS.
These are just glaring examples of racial profiling, abuse of power, and maybe even poor training, and it's time people stopped making excuses and just start calling this what it is. I don't know what the solution is, but I know it's isn't waiting for the right time to do something.
Action needs to be taken now.
To Carp's point, I can at least respect that Kaepernick is getting involved and using his money and his time to try and make a difference as opposed to making some meaningless statement or worthless gesture. Like most of you, I think it's funny that a half white guy who grew up in a white privileged family would do this, but whatever.
If you want to see change in this country, then get involved. Don't go posting on the internet or wear a shirt at a rally then go home and watch Netflix or go back to your regular life.
If you're going to criticize the country for how it is, then get out and try and make a difference. Otherwise, shut up and move somewhere else.