Iverson

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Originally posted by PM_Mama00
So Alan Iverson (if I'm spelling it wrong, I don't care. I have no respect for him) busts into his cousin's apartment or whatever to find his wife, and assaults some men. The police are giving him till Tuesday to turn himself in. He throws a big party, and the police are watching from outside the gates. I would LOVE to see that happen with a normal person. And in the news it says that his contract isn't guaranteed if he is charged with a felony? I would hope that he contract would be broken! Why should someone still be making millions if they are charged with a felony? I'm so sick of seeing athletes getting away with anything just because they have a contract or whatever. I don't care who they are, or what they do. OJ Simpson, WTF? I'm sure if Michael Jordan murdered someone, they woudln't care. They'd prolly come up with some excuse like "oh well he's stressed and it was an accident". Ahhh!!!! Where are the equal rights activists on this problem? Huh?

Props to KSigRC for his thoughtful response.

PM_Mama, if you think that people (and specifically black men) are never wrongly accused of crimes, I invite you to spend a day with me at my work. It happens all the time, and athletes are guaranteed the same rights under our constitution as you are. If he is charged with a crime, the state needs to prove it BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT, and unless and until that happens, he is PRESUMED INNOCENT.

There is a huge difference between being CHARGED with a crime and being CONVICTED of one.

The "equal rights activists" are hopefully out there protecting the rights of everyone, from famous athletes to the homeless guy sleeping in the park.