[bigtoe_o]

edit. didn't want to get as into it as I did.

Sucks for the guy that he was already a criminal when the ****ed up Jena six situation happened.

[POKE]

Originally Posted by cheapshotartist

I checked it out also but its best to be or use PM's.

[trur8r]

What can you do?

[RaiderSithLord]

Originally Posted by trur8r

What can you do?

Speak out.

Que Tacit Concentit!
(He who is silent gives consent.)

[DontBeMessin]

Originally Posted by kennyrat923

First off, I'm happy to be an African-American. We have more opportunities than any other place in the world here in this country. I was born here and I ain't going nowhere.

The reason I'm outraged along with millions of other minorities is because people seemingly think this is not that big of a deal. That's what bothers me. A DA and a judge can use a swipe of a pen and unrightfully ruin someone's life and people sit around talking about it's normal.

If outright racism and wrongfully sentencing a juvenile is normal, yes, that is very upsetting to me.

Umm - there is an underlining thing here. If they were poor and white and lived in the Trailer Park - would they be sipping lemonade? How about if they were women or hispanic? There is no REAL racism anymore. It's the haves and have nots... People just hate people for something or another - who cares anymore unless your over 50! Africa has been around for a lot longer than America (since you call yourself African which I don't) how many countries in Africa have had Anglo people running for President after only 300 years of civilization (that would be king back then)... how about 3000 years of civilization? Hmmm - lets pick a number - 5000 years of civiliation!! Do you understand...? Do you hear the Anglo's bitching because we made them build the pyramids? Our men screwed the lower half of their Europe continent turning everbody under Germany dark skinned? Have you heard anybody? It's not like they don't know!!!

Racism - it happens - you can cry about it or get over it... Your choice... I'm not trying to be a prick - or a$$ - it's just that it gets kind of old - especially with people who are not involved in bettering their cause of what they believe in! See - Do you know I have African's over for dinner when they first arrive here? I guess that is why I don't call my self African - because I am not - that's like all white people calling themselves English... Or all Hispanics are Mexicans (do that and you'll be shot)...

This is a touchy subject and I think we all have our opinions and I am happy we can express them freely. I am an American - and I will not put ANYTHING in front of that or behind it!! MLK Jr. did not die so I could put African in front of my title!!! Or Black for that matter!!!

I am DBM and I am an American!!!