I thought its was strange that someone in the suburbs would lie to send their kid to an urban school, but .... whatever. I dont know where the good schools are in ATL.
Anyway, they were trying to put this woman away for up to 80 yrs.
Do you think that is fair? Do you think a white woman would have been prosecuted the same way?
2007-05-18 17:47:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
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2007-05-18 17:47:54 · update #1
yes, but then the area she lives in was also saving money because she sent her kids elsewhere.
2007-05-18 17:56:13 · update #2
I dont think anyone has ever been prosecuted for this. It been going on a long long time. It doesn't surprise me that they would suddenly decide to crack down on a Black woman.
2007-05-18 17:57:38 · update #3
Do you honestly think that white people are not harshly prosecuted for crimes?
I've read some of your answers in which you make statements such as: "Rules are more heavily enforced on blacks." And you go on to say that white people won't admit it.
How do you know that rules are more heavily enforced on blacks? Surely you're not naive enough to rely on statistics?
Are you basing your opinion on your experience or the experience of those who you know? Such definitely doesn't represent what "black life" is like throughout the entire country. Are you trusting the media to be your source? Please say it isn't so!
Guess what? Many racist whites WANT you to believe that the rules are more heavily enforced on blacks. They WANT you to think blacks have an unfair disadvantage. They WANT you to believe that "white life" is wonderful and full of opportunities that no one else has. Ya know why? Because they think that, by causing you to believe such things, you will become so discouraged that you make little to no effort to improve your life. If they succeed in convincing just one non-white that the the United States is one of many "white man's pearls", they will have succeeded in ensuring that one less non-white is making a positive impact.
White people won't admit this, and white people won't admit that. Yea, right. Many, if not most or all, racist white people truly WANT you to believe all the bull sh*t statistics which tell us that there are more black unwed mothers, that there are more HIV infected blacks, that there are more uneducated blacks, that blacks have a significantly lower chance of getting an education or a great career or anything else believed to be "benefits of the white man." They want you to remain trapped in your cycle of blame and self pity... THAT'S what the typical white racist won't admit.
Why do you think the likes of those such as Robert Shelton and Cindy K are on this site constantly telling us how superior that they are? The point is for blacks and other non-whites to actually believe that white people have the advantage. If they didn't want this they wouldn't put so much effort into trying to make you think that non-whites are lesser people who lack intelligence, ability, opportunity, etc... And ya know what else? If you were truly at a disadvantage simply because you aren't white, the white racists would have no need in trying to convince you or ensure that you remain convinced.
2007-05-18 22:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by SINDY 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Black, white, green and purple, all decent people want a the best education they can get for their children. Maybe it's not right, but I can't help but to applaud her for at least trying to give her kids the best they could get. You have to understand, a true mother is a savage beast when it comes to the protection and well being of her children. 80 years? That's more than excessive. I'm not sure if a white woman would get the same, but either way, good for her! :)
2007-05-20 03:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by munkees81 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think an 80-year sentence is excessive, and you can be sure that she won't actually serve a long sentence, after it is appealed.
-BUT-
Of course it is wrong to lie in order to get your child into a school in a town where the child does not live, and where you did not pay taxes. And how can someone say with a straight face that she didn't think it was illegal to lie in order to get a free education in another town?
2007-05-19 01:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by actuator 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a country where we're all supposed to have equal opportunities, it's abhorrent that children are restricted to certain schools simply because of where they live. Our schools all need to be on the same exact page, no matter where you are. That standardization works fine in Japan, and many other countries. We need to stop leaving these decisions to municipalities and states, and start making it all federal. We are Americans, not medieval Europeans, and we shouldn't have these little fiefdoms controlling everything.
So yes, I think it is fine. The system we have is designed to keep people "in their place," and that's inherently wrong. She was trying to do something for the next generation, and that to me is not only acceptable, but commendable.
2007-05-19 15:14:45 · answer #4 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It happens all the time all over the country. I know many who have done this.
I see both sides of it.
would a white woman may have been prosecuted similarly?
don't know.......
if you suspect it was racism channel that anger to improve the level of excitement toward education and thus the achievement levels for (of) inner city black children.
fundamentally that is what it is she wanted her children; to attend schools in an atmosphere were education is emphasized and highly valued.
children learn not only from what they see their parents doing but also from their peers
(as an aside do you know anything about the founder of yahoo?) interviewed said he and his cousins used to spend hours competing doing algebra problems...
families, communities, churches etc, etc...set the tone/bar for what their progeny value
2007-05-19 00:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by creole lady 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely wrong of her to do. She is then not paying for the schooling her children receive, and the folks that do live in that area are paying to educate children who don't even live there.
That said, 80 years seems a little excessive.
2007-05-19 00:51:43 · answer #6 · answered by Pineapple Hat 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I think it is okay. Better schools in other neighborhoods. Racism still exists, and some schools suffer b/c of their locations. If all the schools were equal there would be no issue. They are not.
2007-05-19 01:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by WannabeTechnoGeek 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
80 years is a bit dramatic; good gracious some murderers don't even get sentences like that
2007-05-19 00:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
No it is not alright.You should be truthful.Your children are watching you and learning. yes a white person would be persecuted the same way.
2007-05-19 00:53:31 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋