IS IT JUST FOR A 16 YEAR OLD KID TO GO TO JAIL FOR 22 YEARS FOR A FIST FIGHT IN HIGHSCHOOL!!!!!!
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Again I will come back with more on this… However let me say this at the outset! Who makes these policies and judges who goes to jail for how long and for what? It’s scarey to contemplate that but for the grace of God go “We?” I would hate to be in his shoes (the 16 year old). What do you know at 16? Should be accountable for what you don’t know? Your ignorance? Even if your behavior warrants severe punishement? Should age be a factor is what we are asking? I most def. think it should. NO CHILD SHOULD BE TRIED AS AN ADULT NO MATTER WHAT HE DID! Nor should he recieve the same sentence or be incarcirated with adult males who will likely take his “Manhood” and create in him the very thing that the “Rehabilitation” was suppose to employ? I think the entire prision system needs a MAJOR overhall.. Ppl being wrongly convicted for crimes they didn’t commit as well as ppl being sentenced to UNJUST punishments that in NO WAY fits the crime they are accused of commiting?
This system of “Justice” does not exist.. In the end.. It’s “JUST-US”… We cannot expect Justice from the unjust…
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Ok I’ve seen all the vid’s now.. AND I AM MADD AS HELL!! WTF!!! MUTHAFUCKIN’??
YOU KNOW.. I can’t even talk right now..
This is some STR8T bullshit! And really indicitive of what this country is REALLY all about? Why isn’t this getting national media coverage? Yet they can spend 3 fucking weeks talking about IMUS and his dumb ass comments? Why are our “Elected Officals” or those who are “Running” for presidental election *Coughs*Barak and Clinton* Coughs* Why aren’t THEY stepping in and saying or doing something about this case? What about the students civil rights?? There are so many LAWS being broken here beyond just the fight itself.. I cannot believe my ears?? Eyes? I believe it.. Sean Bell was shot 50x’s right here in damn NYC!!! Oblibu Loulima was sexually Assaulted by the police IN THE DAMN POLICE PRECENT right here in NYC!! Like I said b4… There is NO justice.. There is..
Just us.
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I guess we can only do what we can do..
Sign the petitions.. Make some noise…
…Pray.
P.
The Duke Lacrosse scandal was plastered on every news channel….
Had I not seen these videos (of which were aired on an independent, alternative news program), I would not have known that this case existed.
It doesn’t surprise me that the judicial system is still fucked up. Individual corruption cannot exist unless it’s being supported or accepted from institutionalized corruption from the top down.
WHAT’S GOOD JOY!! WELCOME BACK!? LOL! ALWAYS A GOOD LOOK TO HAVE YOUR INTELLECT IN THE HOUSE!! YESSIR!
Yea the “Duke Lacrosse” took up all the news for months.. Bc it was “Duke U.” that was involved.. Who cares about 6 lil’ black boys from (down in swamp land) LA who just happened to live in the wrong damn place at the wrong damn time.. “Fucked up” is an understatement!! But I feel you V. mos def!
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**And where the FUCK are the “Al Sharpton’s” of the world with this shit?? smh.. *Somebody call his ass please!* lol
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hmm..ok i was only able to watch the first one so i’ll comment on that. It doesnt surprise me that in this day in age …racism and injustice is still prevalant. It saddens and frus atrates me but doesnt surprise. The government and damn near any people in the “majority” always have to place blame, point the finger and create negativity towards the minority. Ofcourse ANYONE with an ounce of intellegence would be able to see that this young boy didnt deserve anything near the sentence he received, and even if he DID deserve it…everyone who committed a similar act should be sitting right next to him for the same amount of time. I know this isnt the same but its like when a family member of mine was sentenced to 50years for assault. No evidence, no bruises on the other person…nothing..they couldnt produce anything that would warrant 50years…BUT the judicial system would rather lock a person up for the rest of their lives, than fight to see justice served for all involved…..its gotta change..and when it does??? it will be MAJOR!
PS: In regard to the numerous other “Laws” I mentioned were being broken hear on behalf of the judicial system itself… Two questions arise.. 1. The law states that the accused is to be “Tried by a jury of their PEERS!” Please tell me how 12 racist white pp fit this criteria??
2. The parents mentioned they were never notified of the orginal incident or the problems at the school that subsquently led up to the fight itself? Shouldn’t the school (sys) be held accountable for allowing this situation to escalate to that point KNOWING they had a “Powder Keg”
about to BLOW right in there front yard?
The must me NUMEROUS CIVIL RIGHTS laws being broken here!! To say the least!!
**Who holds the “Accountable” accountable???
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GOD!
P.
I think about racisim often. It kills me to think that in the year 2007 there is still shit like this happening. What will it take for this to stop? Will it ever stop?
I’m a caucasion female, and I get judged becuase of the type of music I listen to. I list to R&B and old school Hip Hop. I get called a nigger lover by few, and a wigger. When in all actuality I am just being me. I dont speak or act a certain way to fit in. I’m just me. How is there room in people’s heart to hate someone for their skin colour. I think that has to be the most pathetic thing in the entire world. Its just a colour…a shade…thats it. That does not define, nor does it justify somone. I cant get it through my head why people hate,judge or stereotype for that reason.
This is complete bullshit. It’s a disapointment and it’s a shame. Why does it not matter what’s on the inside of people. We are all from God. Does God not say to love everyone and accept everyone? I can sit here all day and ask all these questions and be confused as to why racisim is still an issue in 2007, but it wont help any. But please to anyone who reads this..just know there is one less racist white person in this world that would and will do anything to help stop this shameful act.
Alex. P
Madd Love Alex. P (Gotta love that P. hehe)
And just know that there are ppl of “Color” aka Blacks, Latino’s and Asians (Majorities not Minorities lol) that don’t judge all white ppl for the acts of a few… Each of us by just refusing to prepertuate racism is doing our part to DEAD IT! (Eventually).
Do you Alex! You sound like a very COOL person indeed! Who has great taste in music!
P.
I’ve been hearing about this on the radio all week..and it wasn’t until yesterday i got the chance to actually do some reading on it. It’s just sad…very very very sad…
It’s just like the media to over saturate our televisions with stories about Britney, Lindsey, and Paris, but these six young men can’t even get 5 mins of tv time!
In my opinion, their story is far more interesting that the Hollywood gossip we’ve been getting nowadays…
To say this is unfair is an understatement. These young men are about to have their lives torn apart if the state of Louisiana does nothing to help them. I’ll do my part by signing the petetion and spreading the word…and most important, pray for them and there families in hopes that things will turn around for them…
It’s just saddens me terribly that it is 2007 and things such as this is still happening…i’m not surprised, but I just hope that one day…ONE DAY…this shit changes…
here is a link that has more info on how to help the Jena 6
http://www.colorofchange.org/jena/message.html
here’s a petition if you want to sign as well. The more people that can sign it, the more of a voice we’ll have.
http://www.petitiononline.com/aZ51CqmR/petition.html
Thousands ‘march for justice’ in Jena, court orders hearing on teen
JENA, Louisiana (CNN)– Thousands of protesters clogged the tiny town of Jena, Louisiana, Thursday to show their indignation over what they consider unjust, unequal punishments meted out in two racially charged incidents.
They swarmed over the grounds of Jena High School, where nooses were hung from a tree in early August 2006, about three months before six black teens known as the “Jena 6″ were accused of beating a white classmate.
While the tension was palpable, news broke Thursday afternoon that the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal ordered a hearing within 72 hours to determine if the only one of the six still behind bars can be released.
The order has “got to be good,” Mychal Bell’s attorney, Bob Noel, told CNN. “It means we have a day in court. Any day in court is going to be a good day.”
Earlier, there was an aura of a pilgrimage at the site where the controversial tree once stood before school administrators had it removed.
Many people touched the ground and some retrieved a lump of dirt, said CNN’s Eric Marrapodi. He said the part of the town he was in was ill-prepared for the crowds — no water or toilets were available.
In the background, groups shouted “Black power” and “No justice, no peace.”
The demonstrations shut down the town of 3,000 in central Louisiana. Many residents left for the day, and government agencies, businesses and schools were closed.
Sgt. Tim Ledet of the Louisiana State Police said protesters in buses were still bringing people to town at midday because of the gridlock, but many protesters got off and walked into town on foot.
“There is just no room to maneuver in this small town,” he said.
Jena resident Terry Adams disagreed with any accusations that there might be a black-white divide in the area.
“We are not a racial town. We get along with each other, we get along fine. This is something that got out of proportion. It really has.”
Jena’s racial tensions were aggravated in August 2006, when three white teens hung the nooses the day after a group of black students received permission from school administrators to sit under the tree — a place where white students normally congregated.
The guilty students were briefly suspended from classes, despite the principal’s recommendation they be expelled, according to Donald Washington, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana.
A member of the LaSalle Parish School Board — which had a role in supporting suspension instead of expulsion — insisted the board is not prejudiced.
The panel felt it took the appropriate action, Jonny Fryar said.
“I talked to one of the parents, who called me and said their son thought it was a prank and naive to the fact of what it meant and he was sorry,” he said.
“I hate to see people label us as something we are not. Because we have black students and white students playing football together. They shake hands, get along. This is an unfortunate incident. We hope that the community can heal.”
Although Washington acknowledged the FBI and other investigators thought the noose incident bore the markings of a hate crime, a decision was made not to press federal charges because the case didn’t meet federal criteria. The students were under 18 and had no prior records, and no group such as a Ku Klux Klan was found to be behind their actions.
On December 4, about three months after the nooses were discovered, six teens, dubbed the Jena 6, were accused of beating classmate Justin Barker. The six — Mychal Bell, Robert Bailey Jr., Carwin Jones, Bryant Purvis, Theo Shaw and Jesse Ray Beard — were originally charged with attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy, according to LaSalle Parish District Attorney Reed Walters.
Bell, the only one of the six who remains in jail, was to be sentenced Thursday after convictions for aggravated second-degree battery and conspiracy to do the same, but both charges have been vacated, awaiting further action by the district attorney.
Charges for Bailey, Jones and Shaw also were reduced to battery and conspiracy when they were arraigned, while Purvis still awaits arraignment. The charges for Beard, who was 14 at the time of the alleged crime, are unavailable because he’s a juvenile.
Tina Jones, Purvis’ mother, condemned Walters.
“I hope that the D.A. will wake up and realize that he’s doing the wrong thing, and to release these kids,” she said. “It’s not equal. The black people get the harsher extent of the law, whereas white people get a slap on the wrist per se. So it is not equal here.”
Jones maintained that her son was not involved in the beating, but watched from a railing, and was not arrested that same day.
“We have a long fight ahead of us, and we’ll keep fighting until justice prevails in Jena,” the mother said.
Purvis, who accompanied her, was asked how he’s faring.
“I’m doing pretty good. I hope there is a pretty good outcome of what’s taking place today,” he said. Watch an interview with one of the Jena 6 and his mom ยป
President Bush, who was asked about the rally at a news conference, said, “The events in Louisiana have saddened me. I understand the emotions. The Justice Department and the FBI are monitoring the situation down there.
“All of us in America want there to be fairness when it comes to justice.”
He advised whoever is elected next year to “reach out to the African-American community.”
Hundreds of college students from historically black schools such as Howard University in Washington traveled to Jena, along with civil rights activists such as Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who helped organize the event. Martin Luther King III also attended, saying, “This is about justice for the six young men.”
Sharpton called Jena the beginning of the 21st century civil rights movement.
“There’s a Jena in every state,” Jackson told the crowd in Jena on Thursday morning.
JoAnn Scales, who brought her three teenage children on a two-day bus journey from Los Angeles, California, to Jena, made the same point.
“The reason I brought my children is because it could have been one of them” involved in an incident like the one in Jena.
“If this can happen to them [the Jena 6] , it can happen to anyone,” Scales said.
Ondra Hathaway was on the bus with Scales.
“If this young man [Bell] was railroaded to do time as an adult, how many more people has that happened to?” she said.
Jackson said on CNN’s “American Morning” on Thursday that the charges against the black youths, their possible jail terms if convicted and their bail amounts are “excessive.”
Punishing the teens with probation would have been sufficient, Jackson said.
Bails for the Jena 6 were between $70,000 and $138,000, and all but Bell have posted bond. Bell, 17, has been in prison since his arrest. The judge has refused to lower his $90,000 bail, citing Bell’s record, which includes four juvenile offenses — two simple battery charges among them.
Bell was 16 at the time of the attack; 17 is the legal adult age in Louisiana.