Regarding the Jena 6 brawl, why are the penalties for the Black Youths, cruel & unusal punishment(s)?

Question

I know this question will generate alot of race-baiting, so please keep your comments civil.

Has anyone noticed the disparities in this case?

I truly understand why the south is called the "Dirty South, if you will.

Small town blatant racism, corruption, bureaucracy,
and bigotry are alive & well in Jena, Louisiana, let alone, other U.S. southern small towns that have yet to come forth with their racial atrocities.

This case is getting little, if any national media coverage. How can that be?

Again, can we all please address this question in a civil manner?

Thank You Kindly.

Answer 1

When six is against one, then it is not a fight, it is an assault.
They should be made example of, if it was reverse it would been a hate crime.

Answer 2

Small town South isn't just racist. It is elitist as well.

A little known fact...if you are poor or appear to be poor no matter what your color you will meet with legal discrimination.

I drive a very old car and I have been pulled over and handcuffed and searched 3 separate times. I never even got a traffic ticket just harassed. I was guilty of nothing more than driving an old car.

Edit I am white.

Answer 3

Let me ask you do you think a group of 6 kids, forget about the color, who beat up one kid should be charged with attempted murder if the victim only suffered a slight concussion? That was the only injury he received. I'm here in La. 40 miles from Jena and its on the T.V. everyday. Neither of the 6 had a criminal record or had they been in trouble at school. We arent saying that nothing should happen to them but if hanging nooses from a tree, which is a federal hate crime, and you only get 3 days suspension from school when the principal recommended expulsion. Then I think 3 days is all they should get for giving a kid a slight concussion