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Want to know what drives me crazy? This.
Racism. As practiced by a Jacksonville, Florida cop who busied himself writing pedestrian tickets, primarily to black people. I thank ProPublica for exposing this–“walking while black”–and for causing my blood pressure to rise.
Posted in Law, suits and order, The Facts of Life
Tagged Jacksonville Florida police, pedestrian tickets, ProPublica, racism
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Speaking of great state Attorneys General…
Yesterday, Eric Schneiderman. Today: Source: 67 Former State Attorneys General Have a Message: Condemn Hate Bluntly – The New York TimesĀ and this memorable incident: In February 1976, [then Alabama] attorney general, Bill Baxley, received a threatening letter. It was from … Continue reading
Posted in Law, suits and order, Politics, The Facts of Life
Tagged 1963 Birmingham church bombing, Bill Baxley, Charlottesville, Eric Schneiderman, KKK Grand Dragon Edward Fields, racism, state attorney general
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“You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught” racism
You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear You’ve got to be taught from year to year It’s got to be drummed in your dear little ear You’ve got to be carefully taught You’ve got to be taught to … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life
Tagged Oscar Hammerstein, racism, South Pacific
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