Let's talk about fear and a tale of two neighborhoods...

[@takayasweeney]

What you described of the “gang” is what the Black Panthers did. They were not terrorists, they were young men taking care of their neighbors. Good on you, sir.☝🏾💜

[@joannejohnson7006]

My father was a Korean veteran and had a black panther tattoo on his arm ✌🏼 Proud

[@johnsteiner3417]

There's a documentary called, "The Fire Next Time." Very enlightening.

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

@@johnsteiner3417 The book is also excellent!

[@cathygoldade2704]

"If you need something do not ask a rich man.......ask a poor man"

[@scottylilacleona9193]

Cathy Goldade one is more able and has plenty they could give, but the other is more willing to give it all.

[@gobsmacked3046]

I totally agree. I just found this guy's videos and WOW, what a breath of fresh air. I have noticed several comments slamming this man. I believe that the Russian Trolling never sleeps

[@saltynutsman1]

Cathy Goldade ....That, and “A rolling stone gathers no moss,” maybe the stupidest 2 sayings ever created.

[@lisakukla459]

That's what the government does, and it's worked pretty damn well for them.

[@cldfactor]

you got it buddy

[@CET675]

I am going to confess something.... 26 years since 17 years old.. in the (regular army) 88M all the way....not spec ops like you. 4 tours medically retired. I knew there where racist people in the army but it has been nothing like after retirement.... It also seems to me some veterans on KZbin are on the alt right... Finding people like you Beau has been a blessing... You have reminded me that army values are citizens values...

[@yourenotforgotten5639]

Thank you for your service.

[@watermalone7432]

Thank you for your service

[@brandonjanssen1981]

Vet here and beau has a nuanced opinion that I appreciate

[@TheJasonDonald]

CET675 we thank you for your service and as a civilian I’m sorry you came home to a country you fought for its freedom is on the end of being divided. I hope these midterm elections can turn the damage done around.

[@williamcrowley5506]

You are not alone. I do not agree with Beau on everything, but I do on the vast majority of things. His views are level headed and well articulated. The values in the army are much better than the civilian world. I taught many troops the army values, would live to take this entire administration through basic training, change all their pompous views.

[@nigel0075]

Beau there's no other words to describe you other than just a REAL man. A man of honor and integrity. Thanks for your kinds words. People like you make me optimistic about a better America

[@edwardmitchell8922]

Beau I'm a black man and when I first watched your video I didn't know what to think, wasn't sure if you were honest in what you were saying, but wow brother you speak truth honesty and wisdom and that's hard to find. I may never meet you but you got my attention and ears. I am encouraged by your down to earth wisdom. Thank You!

[@michelewalburn4376]

It's refreshing isn't it. Just some down to earth, honest to goodness truth. I found him yesterday and in still up watching video after video and posting them all to FB.

[@andyb1653]

"You can't just TELL a kid to be a good person. You gotta SHOW 'em." I'M PUTTING THAT ON A GOD DAMN FLAG

[@16poetisa]

You had me at "oh you're the baby formula man!" There's this thing called "elite panic" in the face of disasters, where those in power are more concerned about law and order than actually getting together to help their community through the crisis.

[@lourdesprudencio5647]

This guy needs to run for Congress..,..

[@tikacalifornia7876]

I totally understand what you mean, Beau. I taught adult literacy in the jail for years, and one evening, I found my self lost in one of the neighborhoods you describe. One of the guys, said, "Hey! That's Mizz "D" and she got Lonnie Bear his GRE!" The next thing that I knew, they had my tire changed and me on my way after having a lively conversation, and multiple handshakes. Point is, the gangs usually know who the civilians are, and they certainly know who the good ones are. It turns out, I had actually taught more than one of the men in that gathering. It is so true! What goes around comes around, so I try every day to make one good deed. Just a thought.

[@saltynutsman1]

What a load of rubbish. What did the gang members say after changing your tire? “We also checked your gas level and cleaned your windows”. Anecdotal stories don’t mean much. For every story like yours there’s 99 horrible stories. Sorry, I’ve worked in those neighborhoods and it’s fantasyland if you think that’s a common occurrence. “Gangs know who the good ones are,” Is the most insane thing I’ve ever read, what does that even mean? I just hope Lonnie Bear has do something good with his GRE.

[@saltynutsman1]

Hello my this is Lonnie Bear. After getting my GED from state prison. I applied to the physics department at Rutgers University. Where my team and I discovered the inner nucleus of a quark atom. Later, I was nominated for Nobel laureate. I give all credit to my GED teachers at Rahway State Prison. Shout outs to, Big Thug D., Lil Jay and LaVon Two Smokes, who have a business changing tires for good civilians in Newark, NJ.

[@magsbayou]

@@saltynutsman1 I grew up in those neighborhoods and yes they have their problems. Walking the streets at night is scary but there are more decent people than there are bad people. You would be surprised how they want people to succeed. The leader of one of the gangs came and sat with me one day when I was sitting on the front porch letting my child play. He told me I never have to worry about going to the bus stop in the middle of the night because they watch me and make sure I get there safe. I won't see them but they see me. I was always scared walking to the bus stop at night and it was always uneventful. Then he told me, to do well, excel and then leave that neighborhood. I don't like the negative things that happen there but it has its positives, even with the gangbangers. He's right. Going into what one might consider a "good neighborhood" can be just as scary especially for a person of color. People immediately believe the worse of you. Shoot you before you have a chance, call the police and they unnecessarily escalate the situation. It's not rubbish if someone has a positive experience which dispels some of the negative myths.

[@saltynutsman1]

Maggie D ....look, I agree with you. The majority of folks are good. I feel for the good people that do live in those neighborhoods. People shouldn’t have to fear gangs or violence in their everyday life. You should have the same safe feeling I have when I walk at night in my neighborhood. But, I hope

[@saltynutsman1]

Maggie D .....you stay safe...take care.

[@nix2747]

What impressed me about your story about the gangbanger neighbourhood is that in addition to telling you the diaper size of the kids and special needs of everyone in the neighbourhood, they also told you the needs of the one guy no one liked. They didn't like him and still ensured that he was taken care of... That's love thy neighbour. Even when you can't stand him you make sure he's ok.

[@brovahkiin4302]

Beau, you're the type of person everyone should strive to be. Thank you.

[@CrniWuk]

Including the beard!

[@SeRoAnthem]

except the whole gun-toting anarchist thing. Social issues yeah I agree

[@brovahkiin4302]

@@SeRoAnthem is he an anarchist? Didn't know that... As for guns, he seems to clearly know the boundaries of them and why idiots shouldn't have them. Seems like the kind of gun owner I'd have no problem with.

[@davidnewman4641]

This man is a liar a federal snitch and a felon convicted in federal court and isn't even allowed to vote in federal elections. Yes just the type of person every person should strive to be. BTW, his real name is Justin King.

[@justinthomas144]

Ecksy Dee an anarchist? Did we watch the same video??

[@ACARTER2110]

Beau. I'm a black male in my late 30s. You're an alright guy. Everything you said is solid. I appreciate what you said about fear and foolish pride. That's the root of most of the issues we face in America. I wish you and your family well. Hope to see more of your video content.

[@WJV9]

This message is still as important and powerful as it was 4 years ago. If America is going to survive the current political and social divides WE have got to learn this lesson and begin to care about one another.

[@theoriginalt-paine3776]

I've had experiences like this myself. I'm a recovering heroin addict, and I used to go into rough neighborhoods like that to buy dope. One night I got a flat tire, so I pulled into the parking lot of a mom and pop food mart and liquor store, and there was a group of guys standing outside with plastic cups drinking, and smoking weed wearing gang colors. As soon as they saw I the tire was flat two of them walked over, and asked if I needed any help. I told them I could manage, and thanked them, and they said to just let them know if I needed anything. It turned out my jack was broken, so I walked over, and asked if any of them had a jack, or knew anyone that had one. One guy took his phone out, called his brother that lived down the street, to ask if he was home. We walked down to his brother's house together, just smoking cigs, and talking about the Tamir Rice shooting that had just happened because he asked me what I thought, and felt as a white dude, whenever shit like that happened, and I explained to him how angry I get, and how much I hate the police, and the power structure within our society. Then we talked about how to wake other white folks who don't interact with black folks like him, only black folks who live in their upper middle class suburbs, up to the reality of the situation. We had a damn good talk, we got the jack, went back to my car, and when we got it jacked, and got all the lug nuts off, the tire wouldn't come off because it was rusted in place, so the rest of the guys came over, and we beat on it to knock rust off, and pushed and pulled on it for 30 minutes. Finally this guy that was easily 7ft tall, and built like a body builder got the tire off, and I put the new one on, tightened it down, and dropped the car. We drove the jack back to LaDavid's brother, and I took him back to the spot, and said thank you to all of them, and they didn't ask for anything in return. So I asked them what they drank, went into the liquor store, got us all some drinks, and since I got the drinks the big dude pulled out a blunt for us to smoke on, and we drank, and passed the blunt for an hour before I finally went home. It was a good night. All these white folks who are so afraid of black folks need to meet them, and that's what I said when we were talking, that some folks are just unrepentant racists, and Idk how to help them, but most are more scared than actually racist, and they don't believe black folks are inferior, but they do believe the propaganda, and the way folks like those guys are portrayed in mass media, and the only way to fix that is to give them a counter narrative, and get them to actually meet the "scary" black folks. I told them that all the white folks I know were gonna hear about how a group of gang bangers helped me change a flat, and didn't ask for anything in return, and when I bought them drinks for their help, they shared their weed with me, because they weren't helping for selfish reasons, they were helping because they're just decent guys who saw someone in need, and had the means to do something about it. They put rule 303 in action. I don't condone gang activity, but I do know that just because someone is in a gang, that does not make them a bad person. That's the scary thing about most of the bad things that are done, they aren't always done by bad people, many are done by good people in bad situations. White folks have a lot to learn from black folks, and they way they actually form communities, know their neighbors, and look out for them. The heroes in that story are the gang bangers who were looking out for their community. The white man screaming "you loot, we shoot" with his shotgun in hand is the villain. I've gotten a flat in a gated community as well, leaving my ex gf's house after she went to work, and no one even offered to help, they just went on about their business like I wasn't even there... until the woman who works security for that gated community pulled up in her car, and asked if I needed help, and offered to have one of the guards come help me with it. The rich fucks don't care about service to others, they're out for themselves. The poor guys in the ghetto, they'll look out for you, and help you out, and that is the truth. There's a lot those wealthy white folks who expect the government to fix everything could learn from those poor black folks who do it for themselves, and their neighbors because they know they can't count on the government with its institutionalized racism. I long for the day our society is truly integrated, and there is no government, only each community working together, and looking out for each other. Fuck racism, and fuck the state. Unity, and structured anarchy for the win!

[@yourekittenme.]

I saw a meme on Facebook: “I give, not because I have so much but because you have so little.” The “poor” are more likely to give because they know what it’s like to be without.

[@Grymgrok]

Use paragraphs. It makes it easier to read as a wall of text makes people ignore what you say.

[@kellyberry4173]

Thank you....beautifully done!!!!

[@lesliewolfe7643]

I love everything about this story ❤

[@WJV9]

My wife & I discovered this while doing food drives in our town. We would drop leaflets at all the houses in a neighborhood stating we would be back next week to pick up food for our food pantry to feed the needy. We noticed that we got the best response in low to middle income neighborhoods, the well to do homes would usually not respond or if they did it was minimal. The poor among us know what it is to be hungry and not able to buy food so if they could help, they did so generously even though they did not have the means that others more well off had.

[@ltccherno2536]

Maybe I’m crazy, but people like that “You loot, we shoot” guy should not have access to firearms. He’s probably the same type who posts himself in tactical gear with his weapons on facebook and gets a big ol hard-on at the thought of killing a trespasser. Great video as always, Beau.

[@aprilk141]

He probably doesn't train with firearms or have any trauma training or equipment.

[@monicagregory7992]

Agree

[@safe-keeper1042]

Indeed.

[@irishdc9523]

The way I see it, rights come with responsibilities. For example, you have the right to a car, but you don't get one until you can prove you're responsible enough for it, and you lose it if you're irresponsible. Why not the same with guns?

[@flyguy31164]

Two things I get from you. One, your a military brother who is not afraid to do the right thing. Two, you teach your kids how to be a good person, a good American, and a doer.

[@MsCybervamp]

This is my church with you, sir. And here is my take away from this service: I see the mayor of my town from time to time because I am a civil servant. He came from an impoverished area of the town he now serves. I see him trying to come up with ways to help. From the white community he serves, he gets labeled as giving a free ride to too many people. From the non-white community he serves he gets labeled as giving in to the white folk. (He is African American) But he knows the people in his community. So, the next time I see him, I’m going to say “Mr. Mayor...do you have a second for me to ask a question?” to which he will reply Yes, because he always does, even though it’s usually “why isn’t this being done” and “why did you do this”. But I will ask “How can I help?” I’m sure he has a hundred answers for this because there is so much. Once I get going on one of the suggestions, I’ll try to bring along a neice or a nephew, since I don’t have children of my own. Anyway, it’s a start.

[@liammurphy2725]

Once upon a while ago I would have said Beau's politics are a long way from mine. That was when I knew nothing at all about him or his ilk. Nowadays all I see is the common ground we walk together and I'm real happy about that. Thank you Beau.

[@paulpeterson4216]

"who's gonna help?"...."us" made me cry. Way to go Beau

[@mrsiz218]

Me too!! OMG!

[@bkelley3960]

...& Beau Jr...yeah !!

[@cericj]

I'm not crying! You're crying! Beau, your children are going to be amazing adults.

[@yowzeh]

From Canada....USA needs more like you. 👍🇺🇸🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈

[@wanderer85295]

Can't tell your children to be good people you have to show them . Damn right !

[@CaesiusX]

The only problem I have with your videos is there is only a *Like* button, and not a *_Really_** Like* or *_Love_* button. 👍

[@DavidLindes]

Thomas Kelly : I'd had a very similar thought! :)

[@saltynutsman1]

David Lindes ...I had same thought. “Super love” button. “I’m so deluded I’ll press any” button. “It’s not enough, I need more” button. Let’s me, you and Thomas get together and press each other’s buttons.

[@tatchik77]

I for real was just thinking the EXACT SAME THING! 💙💚💜

[@theEccentrician]

Agreed, but this comment system also works like that like button, the activity in the comments will work to get this video more popular. Great message beau.

[@velvetrose7729]

I hate that you can only like it ONCE! So I have to unlike it.....then Like it again!

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

I've had these experiences too. I've been to some rough areas of Jackson, Mississippi and Bridgeport, Connecticut. Met some of the nicest people I ever have in those "bad" neighborhoods. Met some of the nastiest people in upscale neighborhoods.

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

Ho Wee Fuk, here you are again Captain Wong!

[@saltynutsman1]

Captain Sum Ting Wong ...me too Asian. I own wig store in Detroit. I meet sum of best black peoples there. They call me, ting ting and yella muddy phukker. I tink they compliment me. Tank you, black peoples.

[@indianacitizen]

Some of the nicest people I have met lived in mud brick, one room houses in Burkina Faso.

[@saltynutsman1]

Some of the nicest people I’ve met were multimillionaires and the worst were ghetto dwellers. Totally the opposite of what you’d think.

[@sierrareed8225]

@@saltynutsman1 U are apart of the problem and the reason why ppl hate immigrants....I bet if ppl knew how u truly feel, that American dream u love would b no more, so remember that US AMERICANS, can make and break u!!

[@ridenourbikewithdystonia5888]

Up until President Obama's, second election I was a right wing conservative. While listening Rush L. during that time it dawned on me that conservatives run on fear if they can keep their audiences in suspenseful fear, they keep them coming back and the mouth piece makes tons of money through advertisement. It works very well. Great video,

[@peggyseabrun4829]

1st time here, tears came to my eyes at the guy who thinks he's a hero but doesn't know his neighbour's needs.

[@rutger5000]

Beau saying "we have words". Beau we all love you, but "having words" with you must be a terrifying experience.

[@greg_1492]

"....That self centered nature that we developed in this country" I've been saying that for years. Thanks for pointing this out. It's become glaringly evident the "I'm not wearing a mask" issue. I saw one photo of a man with no mask and a sign that read "Selfish, and proud of it." How sad of a nation we have become.

[@garylsimmons7255]

Your 4yr old said "us"... one of those proudest moments of your life brother.

[@DRaquascapes]

You are the most logical person I've ever heard. Don't run for any kind of politics ... they will take your life brother. Just keep making these vids.

[@snowytyler3793]

Politics is the worst. I’m so thankful for heroes outside the system like Beau can deconstruct it all so fast AND act on it.

[@ruebenpowers1317]

Not many of us are willing or able to bus in supplies to the folks in need. You sir are a true HERO

[@hardrocklobsterroll395]

Beau, you are a rolemodel.

[@keya31gville]

Taylor Trottier he is a good person for black people and white folks also what a damm stand-up guy

[@benbarry1330]

Taylor Trottier for retards yes

[@antediluvianatheist5262]

@@benbarry1330 That would be you.

[@benbarry1330]

Antediluvian Atheist lol good comeback

[@littlemrpinkness295]

I kinda liked the thought of those four guys keeping watch over their streets and neighbors. Gave me a whole new perspective on things. Back in the '70's I worked on a shipping dock of a large company. My team was mostly Hispanic, and mostly illegals. We were the best team on the dock, I made sure I reminded them of that, every day. Once in a while the authorities would come by checking on things. That's why my car out in the back parking lot was always unlocked and I had those blankets in the back. I stilk remember you Eduardo, Gabe, Cleo, Pedro and Salvatore. You were always the best and I was proud to work with you. Hope you are all doing alright. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@satanicoldlady8060]

I remember, I was 11 years old and my best friend was 10. He stayed in a lower class neighborhood, and he and I both had machetes and axes. After a big hurricane came through, he and I went house to house to chop up trees and bring them out to the road to get cleared away. We did it to make a little bit of money, like 5 bucks a house and it took 4-5 hours to clear it out. Some people couldn't even afford the 5 bucks and we did it anyway. We just wanted to help, and we didn't mind the hard work it took. I remember he and I chopping at dense cherry wood, it took hours just to get through about 10 inches of wood with our dull ass machetes. Families got together to cook on the grill because no one had power. I'd take the group of guys who look like bad people yet they know exactly what their neighbors need over anyone who decides that they can shoot first and ask questions later, despite their next door neighbors are in desperate need of food and water. It's sad that our country has been completely overwhelmed with fear....if they only knew how much fear contributed to every dictatorship in all of history. We don't have to try to be mayberry, but we can at least help our brethren.

[@elmalifico3708]

It kind of crazy, I had a co-worker tell me that you've got the most power in the workplace when you're either at the bottom of at the top. You're most vulnerable when you're in one of those middle management positions. I'm starting to think that applies to knowledge and awareness of how the world is. It's usually the middle management types will their above ground pools that are scared of everything and are only concerned with material possessions.

[@lmmayberry3703]

Personally I'm more like Rascal Flatts. I miss Mayberry, sitting on the porch drinking ice-cold Cherry Coke and waving at my neighbors

[@annmarieknapp]

You're a very good person.

[@charlesputnam9370]

Personal responsibility for helping your neighbor. Great idea from a good man . I spent two weeks running s chain saw clearing roads in Garden and Decatur county helping my friend s and neighbor s. I never dawned on me that I was in danger. Gadsen county is majority colored. I can't understand that mindset. Hunker down with your gun, man there are people that can'tget to the grocery store , that don't have water, need gas for their generators. I was pumping gas out of my grouper boat and giving it away cause you couldn't buy gas and I knew old people who needed gas for their generators. Being a hero has got nothing to do with killing . It's about helping people that need help. Being a leader is about not feeling fear but feeling love for people that you can help. The problem with American though is it's all about self agrandisement. No doubt that guy would have shot someone over a TV set. Don't care if they have food or water but I ' m gonna protect their stuff.

[@KiaTheDMVBison]

You made me love and appreciate my husband even more. He’s just like you. Guys like y’all are rare.

[@southend26]

This is the kind of attitude we've desperately needed since at least 9/11. All these chest thumpers afraid to death...

[@jamesblossom-y1u]

Thanks!

[@dhrachth1]

I'm a librarian. We have people who come from some really rough circumstances in everyday, and they're always the first ones to help people out. Someone can't work the printer, they'll jump up and show them how it's done. I'm setting up a display and moving around some furniture, one of the guys is bound to grab the other end and ask me where I want it. And so on. We are also near a pretty affluent neighborhood. So there are a lot of doctors and lawyers coming in to pick up the latest John Grisham. And the yoga moms taking their kids to story time. Among that crowd there's lots of huffing and eye-rolling if I take more than 2 minutes to cater to them because someone else is ahead of them in line. The moms are too busy chattering with each other to reign in their nightmare children. And the worst is the creepy white dudes who specialize in "compliments" that make your skin crawl. Seriously, gimme some "scary" black dude who just got out of prison any day.

[@MsJanna645]

Wow Beau! You are Beau -u-tiful, Thank God for Wisdom...

[@stevenschiffler2392]

Bless you

[@rebeccaparker1982]

Lol so true.

[@elizabethevenson6110]

my neighborhood's practically a 'mi calle, mi barrio, mi ciudad" situation (i'm not but about 70% of my neighbors qualify as "scary brown people who may also be ex-cons" by trumpista standards). i'm way more scared of rich white folks and cops/*la migra* than i am of about 98% of border crossers, and i can totally believe everything you said. (i wish i could give to my own library, but their funding is a city/county mess, so i have donated to ferguson's a couple times and signed the petition up about ontario province suggested library fund cuts on change.org).

[@tiffanykrieger5035]

Truthfully

[@teeellecee]

Great video! It's so much worse now. Social media and mainstream media has normalized this bad behavior in ways I never thought could happen

[@bmel7718]

What I found in my life is that they're only rough neighborhoods if you go into the neighborhood with that impression. And if you treat the people in the neighborhood like less than people. People just want respect plain and simple. Act like you belong there and you will fit in. Thank you Beau Peace be with you.

[@saltynutsman1]

b mel ....totally agree. Act like you fit in. I’m an elderly white man. When I three wheel my bike in the hood, I’ll pass young gentlemen and say things like, “my ni@@as” and “bitc# muthafukk@$ and it’s like I’m one of the guys, almost invisible. Believe me, when I say I’ve found some of the sweetest people around a crack house and some of the worst on a golf course.

[@Redactedlllllllllllll]

Your impression of fitting in is probably why you specifically WOULD have a problem.😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm a brother who has never had a problem with police, but I know not to carry prejudices that would create a self fulfilling prophecy.

[@youarepredictable]

"...What I found in my life is that they're only rough neighborhoods if you go into the neighborhood with that impression..." Got it..blame the victims. Cool, dude!

[@phcobb2635]

Yes! People can only see what they already believe.

[@MrChristerj]

Wow I am glad I found this channel. Gives me hope about America once more.

[@bairdrew]

You know this reminds me of a few years back. Over here in Britain we had a "bad winter". A fair amount of snow (we used to get a lot more, but we are less able to deal with it now because it's less frequent) but in rural areas, and especially v. hilly areas like mine, it could cut whole villages off for up to a month. Now the thing about British winters is that they aren't as cold as, say, winters in Moscow or Toronto. But they are bitterly, bitterly cold due to the humidity. In my village the local gangs of chavs (they get called shiftless teenagers - no hopers and so on) were, completely off their own back, walking to the nearest town in their tracksuits (families couldn't afford actual winter clothing) in groups, picking up literally as much bottled water, blankets, cabbages and the like as they could, and delivering it to homes with young children or elderly people. Normally these kids spend their time shooting buses with paintball guns, or happy-slapping goths and gays. But that winter they decided that, seeing as the gas and electric had failed, and the water pipes were frozen, that they'd stop being idiots. And they did a splendid job. Your story about those gang-bangers reminded me of that. Meanwhile all the main relief efforts were going to the much more affluent town about 15 miles south of us, which still had workable transport links and energy.

[@muzvid]

You said, "No one's out to get you." But really, there are people out to get us -- they're the ones that are encouraging people to be afraid.

[@Sinintheair]

I like how he never mentioned anyone's skin color. Your mind filled in the blanks.

[@davidhamachek2986]

I believe you've struck at the heart of the matter. I see so many entitled who seem so afraid of losing stuff. we as individuals need to be more fearless. thanks for what your doing.

[@SuperKwame1]

You are The breath of fresh air. You are becoming my pill of strength. We need men like you in The world.

[@donnamonney5088]

You can’t tell a person to be a good person. You have to show him. 🇨🇦

[@margaretwilson8736]

I just realized this myself... I've lived in the rural parts of my state my whole life. My one work friend invited me to a daytime gig in the city... And I was so needlessly terrified! I saw a cracked sidewalk and thought "I'M GOING TO GET MUGGED HERE", but it was daytime, and there were even some kids playing around in a little side yard. I don't know why I was so afraid of the inner city. Would I walk around alone at night? Probably not. But there's no need to have so much fear that you avoid it like the Plague. And the concert was great! I love the city!

[@hundejahre]

Well, it goes both ways really. I'm from Chicago, white, used to walk by one of the housing projects in the middle of the night to get home on weekends, and I was never afraid. But whenever I'm in a small town surrounded by pickup trucks and guys with John Deere hats I get nervous.

[@edubbs5556]

@@hundejahre wow

[@TheEstebandido83]

@@hundejahre same here

[@connerwoods6912]

Thomas Binney yeah it’s a lot of people just being afraid of stuff they don’t know I know I’m definitely guilty of it

[@hundejahre]

@@connerwoods6912 Yeah, I'm definitely NOT saying my nervousness is justified, but it is definitely there.

[@juju1896]

Love you Beau and loved rewatching this! Thank you for all you do for us! ❤️

[@Hatuey-vw2gb]

“If you’re in trouble, or hurt, or need- go to poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll help- the only ones.” -John Steinbeck

[@duanepigden1337]

Rum Bottle -- I worked for a food bank and when collecting food the poor gave more then the rich.

[@contras.]

Beau, always good to hear your intro brother

[@narfvader8651]

Yeah, and on the other hand i hate it when "anyway, it's just a thought" comes.. Hate it!!!

[@jontieatmoet973]

To make America great you must participate

[@dawnlevymcmorrow8978]

fear is the real killer. thx Beau.

[@verticalfracture]

"fear is the mind killer"

[@JackgarPrime]

Isaac Pope Exactly the phrase that popped into my head. Maybe I'll go play some Rez...

[@wait...what...]

This is one of my absolute favorite stories from Beau! I have watched it many times and have learned so much from him.

[@junglechick13]

And one with a title we can remember! 😂

[@benitacolmus4571]

Thank you very much. I live in a less than desirable neighborhood here in Saginaw,Michigan but we make it happen around here😅barter system is alive & well..& the strong put up/in extra(hands etc) to cover those who can’t cover themselves..thank you for showing your boys..There’s hope for the world yet😉😍appreciate you.. abundance & blessings to/for you & your family

[@TheZenGarden_]

Benita Colmus Be mindful that they are making the barter system illegal in some places in this country! Not that they really care whats happening in your neighborhood anyway, which is a good thing!!

[@saltynutsman1]

Benita Colmus ... I live a less desirable neighborhood myself, what I’m talking about? It’s a shlt hole. We barter too. My wife trades her naughty bits for pain pills. I myself have traded my blood for sandwiches and my sister trades blumpkins for rides to the meth clinic. It can be done. There is hope.

[@weaknessofflesh]

say high to my buddy jim cavanaugh from saginaw

[@LeftCoastStephen]

Watching again 5 years later after comments on the other channel. Unfortunately it’s still as relevant today as then.

[@unrulysimian3897]

Keep talking, brother

[@yourekittenme.]

I saw a meme on Facebook: “I give, not because I have so much but because you have so little.” The “poor” are more likely to give (or help) because they know what it’s like to be without.

[@symbiote]

I lived in PC for 9 years of my life. Graduated from Mosley High School in 94. Two things brother. 1. That Panama City) was the one places that I felt a loving sense of community and extended family. 25+ years later, I’m still close with almost every family in town. Bay County loves each other for life. 2. A known secret about the black community, white people are safer in the “hood” than the black folk that live there. Why you may ask? It’s because the “hood” knows how hard law enforcement would come down on us if a white person from outside our community got hurt. So we don’t bother them unless someone comes in hostile and/or disrespectful. Love your content bro. You’re one of my favorite subs. Foot note, I’m originally from Chicago, and I can tell you there are NO gangs in Panama City...lol. They are not versed in that culture like Chicago or LA. But you are telling everyone right, don’t believe all stereotypes.

[@TheCort1971]

I live here in panama city. I thank you for coming in with supplies. i saw both of the types of people after the storm. a good deal of us went out and helped clear our neighborhoods. and other neighborhoods. it took a long time to get things back to some sense of normal. these last ten years or so I have come to the conclusion that the answer to the question of whether I should help is "some things are worth doing"

[@amandablythe6515]

Another good one!

[@James-en4cx]

Your censor's getting life if he keeps hitting the torture button on you. Also, Military guys can take 4 points to change the program that gives them orders over the speakers. You can take 4 points to disobey move orders 4 times, and the 5th time and beyond that you disobey, you don't get tortured. Up there, they get people to disobey food orders 4 times, so they can eat whatever they want. This makes taking 4 weeks of torture so much easier, since the torture is much less when you have less poison in your system. Find My Google plus link in my about section or my twitter link in my about section for more info on foods that get the poison out. They also recommend Military guys take 4 points to disobey stop orders, and taking 4 to disobey move orders. Taking down the torture for disobeying move and stop orders helps with making it possible for you to fight in the end when the bombs drop in 2 and a half years. The hacked weirdos (hacks) will be doing all kinds of crazy things. I'm hearing most of them have AR's with bump stocks in boxes under their beds, or will be getting bump stocks, and that those will remain legal, even after the Las Vegas shooting.

[@amandablythe6515]

@@James-en4cx I think you're replying to the wrong person?!?

[@bbqueen1578]

Came to this today May 24, 2021 after following a link from your post today Beau. I am an old white social worker for 42 yrs now & still working...this time with Veterans at a VA. My intentional first nonpaid helping was in a medical/dental/counseling clinic deep in the tough neighorhoods & did home visits every day too...helping people get what they need. Then later tough teens involved with gangs & much more. My calling has included working all the way to the richest multimillionaires (addiction). Still ended up living most of my adult life in the diverse neighborhoods. Its where I always felt more at home & also had my own toughness for those moments when my skin crawled & navigated my way safely & some grace & luck too. :)

[@rbollinger73]

Thank you for what you did for that neighborhood. And making supply runs. Thanks for making the world a little brighter.

[@thepatientartisan]

You're a stand up guy Beau. I appreciate the fact that your words translate to deeds, and that you set the right kind example for your children. I am proud to have you as one of my country men. Your videos remind me constantly that in spite of the difficulties we are facing as a nation, there is still a strong measure of character in us as a people, and I am hopeful for our future. Fear is among the greatest of destructive forces that we will ever face. While intangible, its affect is most certainly very real, and far reaching. Yet, if we are able to hold onto our center in the face of it, we have the potential to grow beyond our limits. Greatness is absolutely within our reach then. Be well.

[@stevebeals3862]

your sons are lucky boys!

[@topperharley2593]

His daughters are lucky as well

[@raymondmiller3737]

Love your channel you speak truth your reaching people and your teaching people You are a true American

[@Ivanskrakow]

I have in the past couple of years walked through villages in Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, by myself late at night, and have never had any problem at all? folks need to read and understand our country,our world.

[@TheJasonDonald]

Ivan Krakow I agree with you

[@saltynutsman1]

Ivan Krakow .. I agree with you. I’ve visited crack houses in Detroit, Memphis and south side of Chicago. Other than being robbed, stabbed and rapped twice, I’ve meet some of the sweetest people in the world. Love is where you find it.

[@youarepredictable]

So have I and those villages are MUCH safer than many of our bad urban neighborhoods. Not even close.

[@stone.durfey5862]

This video is priceless...everyone should see it or just hear it...this is truth...thanks Beau...bless you and yours.😊💛

[@jakepatterson9767]

As a Liberal in Western Pennsyltucky, I can say that this guy has opened my eyes. Beau, my man, I really hope you read this; You are doing far more good than anyone I've ever known personally or met as an acquaintance. Keep on doing what you're doing. I fully support everything that you're saying. Jesus H. Christ hanging off a cross, I needed to hear this message from someone with a southern drawl. From the moment you addressed the hero complex and the AR-15 being a symbol of masculinity to the minute you addressed every issue in this video, more people need to hear what you have to say. I'm just saddened to say that the message you have to share is simply going to fall on deaf ears; don't let that deter you from putting your words of wisdom out there, because it is reaching enough people to make a difference. I fully stand behind this guy. Cheers, Beau.

[@chadnye8737]

Way to go Bo! You the man. The person who is his brothers keeper, is the real hero.

[@Dgarig665]

That story you told about your 2 and 4 year old was one of the most affecting things I've heard this year. The point about neighborhood connectedness was spot on. Very impressed with what you're doing, it's good to feel proud of another hillbilly. Thank you.

[@kaminoshi713]

You are a good person, your newer videos put me on to your wisdom.

[@pdejesus8489]

“BOW” ! If I may, your videos are the ARROWS, that hit that mark of common sense , civil duty, compassion and patriotism. Thank you !

[@DavidLindes]

Pilar Perez-De Jesus : This sounds like good inspiration for a political-cartoon-style drawing, that could then perhaps be used in various ways. If someone has the artistic inclination, I'd love to see a "Beau and arrows" drawing!

[@brdrcli1]

I look forward to your videos. I continue to learn from you every day.

[@lburton1892]

Beau is the man. He is teaching his children well.

[@ThreePalmsII]

Beau, you are a heck of a good guy.

[@bkelley3960]

Good job Beau...& the brave little mini you's...

[@justinlibby-perry1601]

"Don't wait for a leader..."

[@mully2309]

A little while ago a high wind came through the neighborhood and downed a few trees. Nothing serious like a hurricane but the tree that went down on my block took out a stop sign. My wife and I have lived here for 20 years and although we have no children plenty of folks do and the stop signs are life savers. The tree cane down in front of a rental property. The tenants called the property manager who sent a service to clear the sidewalk - which is all the PM was legally responsible to do. The tree that was half blocking the street - well that’s the city’s problem. I took my rinky-dink electric chainsaw and began work on the smaller limbs. Within 30 min a passerby with the real deal came out and within 90 min we had the big stuff cleared and within 60 min I had swept the street and alerted the city to the downed sign. The renters were young and had no tools. I say this not to solicit praise. I think we learn to help by watching others. If someone shows us how to be neighbors the lesson may stick and the next time they will be the ones in the street. Just a thought. Thanks Beau.

[@michelecarter3403]

Beau, thank you for helping the people and teaching your children Biblical principles; we are all neighbors and we ARE American!

[@PrettyLittleNoShame]

You are a breath of fresh air to listen too. Thanks you speaking the truth

[@douglaswilliams1680]

I love your attitude of service. I really do. One bone to pick at the very end. "If government could help...' Government CAN help, but government's ability TO help has been broken with our consent because too many of us have bought into the notion that government SHOULDN'T help because that would be socialism. I know the two things aren't the same, but to too many people they are the same. In my life time I have seen the difference between the responses toward everything from hurricanes to tornado relief/rescue, and flood relief/rescue. When I was kid it wasn't perfect, but lives were saved, and communities rebuilt with government help. yest federal government help, because we as a NATION felt a moral obligation to help our all sections of our nation when disaster struck. Now we have many more lives lost and communities stay devastated for much longer. And those who WANT government to fail (because 'relief=socialism' in their minds) point to the failures as proof that what they broke never worked in the first place. Somehow we have to stop this cycle.

[@MrTyDa]

Excellent video. At the end of the day, when things go south, you are on your own. Don't count on your local officials, count on yourself.

[@nikolademitri731]

MrTyDa I agree that we need to be self sufficient, but the one thing I’d add is that we need to strengthen our communities so that it’s not just, “rely on yourself”, but that it’s also, “rely on each other”.. That’s something that’s missing from far too many communities, especially in this day and age, and it’s very sad imo.. Humans are a social species, and for most of our existence we existed as members of hunter-gatherer tribes, and everyone had a role that was suited to them, and worked together as individuals to be stronger as a whole. Hell, I’m only in my 30s, but even when I was a little kid, it seemed like we were still somewhat like that; I know my grandmother’s generation was definitely like that.. We need to get back to it imo. ✌🏼

[@brandonjanssen1981]

I agree with you both but, we also, need to get the international community back on track.....I'm all for local communities and local governments working together in disaster situations but it has scaled up and we need to keep working as human beings on the planet as well

[@nikolademitri731]

Brandon Janssen No doubt. As far as I’m concerned the #1 most important issue that humanity faces right now is the threat of ecological collapse. In order to avoid this, it will absolutely take the global community coming together to take steps to heavily restructure the way we produce energy, the way we farm, etc. Either the global community works together on this, which is in literally everyone’s best interest, or we ignore the problem, and end up in severe global conflict in a couple decades.. possibly civilization ending conflict.. ✌🏼

[@MrTyDa]

Well, I should have clarified because that was where I was going with it. If you can be self reliant and have a community who thinks as you do, when there is a SHTF situation you can all pull together and handle it yourselves. At the end of the day, it's us who have to pull through and there shouldn't be any or very few be weak links.

[@johncapio9085]

IN MY OPINION UR A GREAT AMERICAN A GREAT HUMAN BEING SIR

[@kelly8577]

I'm in ky. I'm gonna try and get some friends & family to watch your videos. I know it sounds dumb but I swear they would listen to what you have to say simply bc of your twang. Love what your doin, keep at it.

[@tammywilson1638]

I've shared several of them with family in Mississippi for the same reason 😂

[@ARPine-bt9uo]

Your 4-year-old deserves a high five! Thanks for that empowering message!

[@captcorajus]

Always good to hear from you Beau. The voice of logic and reason.

[@juliat6221]

Beau. You sir are a national hero. Just by spreading a little truth my high blood pressure is lowering. Thanks again.

[@seanmarshall5136]

Beau , just discovered your videos ! Wow ! You are an exemplary man of wisdom and compassionate understanding . Thank You

[@alleycat6213]

I'm from a "bad hood" we have always had to take care of our own.... God Bless Amen

[@jannettsnow6871]

Yes, they can live next to me also, if I had room I take a few in. Same with any one here in The U.S.

[@kathychatterton5623]

Walls and a military/police presence aren’t going to keep out cartel members or associates they have too many resources. Getting people to fear the poor Guatemalan farmer who wants a better safer life for his family is despicable. Does that mean I want unrestricted illegal immigration? No. But I want previously policies and procedures for those seeking asylum followed. I am the offspring of immigrants. Why should I demonize others just because my ancestors got desperate a century before them.

[@efarley55a]

Beau, God protects the truth tellers. God will protect you. Keep telling it like it is.

[@jannettsnow6871]

Exactly gotta show our children. It's just us

[@RexJordan-s8x]

Thank you Beau

[@markallen3293]

Thank you Sir for your wisdom, observations, acts of kindness, teaching your children empathy, love, responsibility, for giving us great points to contemplate. God Bless You and Yours.

[@davidethompson1271]

Thank you Beau, You cut right to the chase about rational and irrational fear. It seems the GTP has been built on irrational fear and outrage. We need more like you and the Rosie Riverters !

[@hollykeefer6103]

Wow! That was amazing. You're one of my favorite youtubers! Never depend on the government to fix your problems. We all need to look at ourselves & ask what we can do. Such a good message!

[@louise-yo7kz]

You see people's humanity. Honest unaffected man. That's what the OTHER sees.😍🙌

[@chikaka2012]

OMG, this guy makes so many important points about modern America

[@savvytravelhub]

Poor people need each other; rich people don't. I lived in two different apartment complexes in the same neighborhood. The poor complex we all knew each other. The higher income one, no one came outside.

[@onefatstratcat]

We have nothing to fear but fear itself

[@ritabennett4363]

Great quote from FDR.

[@paulpeterson4216]

@@ritabennett4363 I will paraphrase FDR. "We have nothing to Hate, but Hate itself."