| HappySqurriel said: If a white man raped this women, or this woman wasn't raped at all, then I would say that the conviction of a black man could be seen as an act of systemic racism ... If a black man raped this women, even if it wasn't this man in particular, I would say that you would need substantially more evidence to make a claim like that. |
While it may not be racism, he shouldn't of been convicted bases solely on her picking him out in a lineup (especially considering that the guy who was with her did not also pick him out). The woman was traumatised and probably was probably angry and wanted to put someone in jail for what had happened to her. Not to mention that white people are generally unable to observe the subtle differences in the appearence of black people (and vice versa), making lineups ineffective.
"I don't understand how someone could like Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky, but not like Twilight!!!"
"Last book I read was Brokeback Mountain, I just don't have the patience for them unless it's softcore porn."
(The Voice of a Generation and Seece)
"If you cant stand the sound of your own voice than dont become a singer !!!!!"
(pizzahut451)
