Al Sharpton says He will not apologize!

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Al Sharpton's been speaking out against rap for a while now.

http://www.fradical.com/Al_Sharpton_violent_rap.htm

*gasp*

You mean, Sharpton's able to multitask and doesn't need for outsiders to tell him what to do?!

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by macallan25

.....if i'm not mistaken they were said to be innocent of all charges and sincerely apologized to.

How cute. People are so kind. Too bad such "innocent of charges" speeches and apologies aren't equally distributed in this country.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Good.

People rarely get apologized to just because charges are dropped against them.

Was O.J. Simpson apologized to when the criminal case fell through? Nope because many people still felt he was guilty even if the "glove didn't fit" or there may've been evidence planted. But the civil case was successful which lets us know that the legal realm has all sorts of loopholes.

In your opinion, are these boys guilty? Do you think they did it?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

In your opinion, are these boys guilty? Do you think they did it?

I haven't formed an opinion on their guilt or innocence. I tend not to form opinions because I strongly believe in waiting for the legal system.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Was O.J. Simpson apologized to when the criminal case fell through? Nope because many people still felt he was guilty even if the "glove didn't fit" or there may've been evidence planted. But the civil case was successful which lets us know that the legal realm has all sorts of loopholes.

It's called different burdens of proof. He was proved to be a killer by a preponderance of the evidence, but not by reasonable doubt.

Are you suggesting that we white people 'owe' the black people one for O.J.? -- that this evens out the karmic race war?

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I haven't formed an opinion on their guilt or innocence. I tend not to form opinions because I strongly believe in waiting for the legal system.

Uhhhhhh.... didn't they already say the boys are guilty? OF COURSE THEY ARE! The "victim" is black.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Kevin

It's called different burdens of proof. He was proved to be a killer by a preponderance of the evidence, but not by reasonable doubt.

I know all about the legal system and its jargon.

Originally Posted by Kevin

Are you suggesting that we white people 'owe' the black people one for O.J.? -- that this evens out the karmic race war?

You have quite an imagination.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

Uhhhhhh.... didn't they already say the boys are guilty? OF COURSE THEY ARE! The "victim" is black.

What are you typing about?

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

What are you typing about?

Right back at ya.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

Right back at ya.

No, seriously, what was your post about?

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

No, seriously, what was your post about?

You first.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

You first.

PM_Mama, spare me the stupid antagonism.

If Drolefile has any questions about my post, she'll let me know.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Good.

People rarely get apologized to just because charges are dropped against them.

Was O.J. Simpson apologized to when the criminal case fell through? Nope because many people still felt he was guilty even if the "glove didn't fit" or there may've been evidence planted. But the civil case was successful which lets us know that the legal realm has all sorts of loopholes.

So you are saying that you don't feel these guys should be apologized to? Wait, of course you don't. They were three priveleged white guys....

I am actually quite stunned that you would even think to compare the Duke case to that piece of shit OJ Simpson. Not one thing about the two should even be considered within the same realm of relevancy.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by macallan25

So you are saying that you don't feel these guys should be apologized to?

Not by Al Sharpton.

Originally Posted by macallan25

Wait, of course you don't. They were three priveleged white guys....

You have quite the imagination. Some of you are recreating your own insecurities and biases. Blame yourselves for that.

Originally Posted by macallan25

I am actually quite stunned that you would even think to compare

You shouldn't be. There are a lot of general points to be made from such events.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I haven't formed an opinion on their guilt or innocence. I tend not to form opinions because I strongly believe in waiting for the legal system.

But the legal system has exonerated them. They were never proven guilty in a court of law, nor is it likely that a civil case will be brought against them for the same alleged crime.