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valkyrie, I know what you are saying is true in some cases,
that is something that can't be denied. I also agree that Blacks face the brunt of these types of situations. I was wondering if
you or anyone knew of a situaton where an average citizen, with no criminal record had been executed yet later proved not guilty. I'm not saying that it's OK if this were to happen to a criminal, just wondering...or a case of TOTAL misidentification that resulted in death.
I think we all want to believe the evidence would be so overwhelming that it would leave no doubt that the person on trial was guilty. Of course, you have shown this isn't always the case. Still, I believe that is why there are so many laws in place to protect the accussed.
Now, how about children being tried as adults??? The case of the toddler in England comes to mind. Two young boys led him out of a mall and beat him to death. The boys are now 18+ and they want to protect their identities.
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