Bobby Kennedy was killed on June 5 1968, only two months after MLK was murdered in Memphis. To many of those at the time, these two killings were far worse and more personal than the assassination of RFK's older brother. Fast forward to 2020, and many people apparently still believe that Bobby was shot by Sirhan Sirhan, although there is ample evidence to prove this is … [Read more...] about Bobby (aka RFK)
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Boston & ‘the Muslim exception’ to the Bill of Rights
A lot has been written about the Boston bombings, the Tsarnaev brothers, and the way the case was handled. I don't want to add to that, but here are links to some of the more insightful articles, along with a brief excerpt from each: Lockdown, USA: Lessons From the Boston Marathon Manhunt, by Henry Giroux The collective expressions of relief, compassion, and adulation were … [Read more...] about Boston & ‘the Muslim exception’ to the Bill of Rights
Troy Davis Murdered September 21
Troy Davis was murdered on Wednesday, September 21, and the people who killed him are well known. But they will not be punished! The killers justify their action by saying that Davis was convicted of killing a police officer in 1989, when he was 21 years old. There were 9 witnesses against him, but since the original trial 7 of the 9 witnesses recanted their testimony, many … [Read more...] about Troy Davis Murdered September 21
Ray Krone: Journey of Hope
by Julia Ward While we do have an excellent justice system in the United States, it is far from perfect. Before attending a lecture given by Ray Krone at Lafayette College, I trusted the justice system for all of the decisions that it has made. But the fact that there are over 100 people today who have been on death row who were wrongly accused and now considered innocent is … [Read more...] about Ray Krone: Journey of Hope