King Samir Shabzz on the big screen

Philly New Black Panther Chairman King Samir Shabazz  (left above) makes his appearance on the big screen in an upcoming documentary film.  The Philly News quotes him as saying on camera – “kill every cracker you can find.”   Unfortunately, the film is about Mumia Abdul Jamal, the murderer of Philly Police officer Danny Faulkner.   The juxtaposition is revealing.  The film is a reminder that bombast and outrage, like “kill every cracker,” can be more than bluster.  It is a philosophy, an idea, that can lead to cold blooded murder, wrecked lives, widows and orphans.  It was Mumia’s attitude.  Some people consider “kill every cracker” to be the shouts of a uniformed clown.  But others know they are genuine calls to action that from time to time wreck lives.