Question for black people?

Question

I ask you this in the least offensive way possible and I do not intend to cause conflict. But why does it seem that a majority of black people will defend there own people regardless of what they are accused of if the victim is white? These six black kids beat the living hell out of a white kid, could have killed him, and thousands of black people are protesting in defense of these six criminals. During the O.J. trial, there were black people who actually said that they hope O.J. got off even if he did it. This hurts me personally because when I grew up, most of my heroes were black. To think that if six black men beat me close to death, the people who I greatly admire would protest in defense of the people who did it makes me want to cry. I know that there has been much more injustice against your people than their has mine, but two wrongs do not make a right. We all need to think as humans, not as black people, white people, or Hispanic people.

I apologize. I did not realize that this white kid was the one who hung the noose. If that’s the case, he did deserve it. I guess I only heard part of the story.

Answer 1

LISTEN TO YOURSELF, HIGH AND MIGHTY, THINKING HIS SH,IT DON'T STINK LIKE OTHER PEOPLE,

Answer 2

I have been watching the news and I didnt know that the white kid who was beaten had a part in the nooses. I am a hispanic woman, and I think it is HORRIBLE that those white kids would do that. It is very offensive and I feel that those white boys are getting defended soooo much for doing something wrong. Im sorry, but how the hell are these parents going to tell us that their kid was just joking. That they didnt know what the nooses meant. Bullsh*t. Kids now adays are NOT stupid. they know what they were doing. How could that possible have been a coinsidence too. Some black kids were sitting under the tree, the white kids got mad and the next day hung nooses. They knew damn well what they were doing. And I wouldnt say that ALL black people stand up for EVERY black person out there. They, I, so many people stand up for justice. Why are the Jena 6 being the only ones who are being punished? the White kids got a 3 day suspention!! wooow, big woop! That should NOT be tolerated. And ok, im not for people getting beaten either, I think it could have atleast been a one-on-one fight....but things happen, what can I say. Its just so wrong.....

Answer 3

It was unjust justice. The charge was for attempted murder with someones "shoe" being considered a dangerous weapon. Granted the kid that was tried first doesn't have a clean record so he is not completely innocent and deserved some type of punishment but not attempted murder with the feet being considered a dangerous weapon. Even being a white man, other people hanging nooses on a tree makes me sick, and I am glad blacks hooked up to protest. I will say that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are as racist as the guys that hung the nooses on the tree in the first place. The white kid did not get beaten to death either, he attended a school function later that night. Basically the school failed to react properly and it resulted in some very bad racial clashes. I like how the media twists and turns things- majority black media says that the tree that the black kids sat under was for whites only and act like the 6 are saints . Wrong. Majority white media acts like the blacks are animals that tried to kill a white kid. Both sides are wrong in this situation and it needs to get squashed. I'm glad sh*t like this doesn't happen in Atlanta.

To the girl above me talking about OJ- he did it reguardless of if she was white. He even tried to make money off it by writing a book "If I did it"...WTF??? Plus he lost his civil case proving he was guilty. Now he is back in jail where he belongs for robbing someone. Broad

To the woman above me- a murder case isn't a very good example. If Vick had gotten off the dog fighting charge that would be a better one. OR the Duke lacrosse players being charged with rape, slandered, and then being found not guilty. It goes both ways

Answer 4

Think about it, you could ask yourself the same thing about whites. There is really more to the story about the Jena 6, please try and research it. I don't think anyone thinks that violence is okay but 20 plus years for a school ground fight?? Yes, the boy was injured but he was able to leave the hospital the same day and go to a party. How could that equal attempted murder. Let me ask you a question about OJ, why cant the white community let it go. He was acquitted. Whether you agree or disagree, why keep bringing it up. Because in reality the white community does not want to see a Black man get away with a crime against a white woman. Many whites who say he did it, can't stand the fact that he got off. But what about the thousands of white men who kill their wives and get away with it? everyday men and woman get off for killing their spouses, where is the outrage?? why aren't you defending the victims?? Because whether you like it or agree, race plays a role. So please stop acting high and mighty.

To the man below me....First, I'm not a girl...I'm a woman and second, I was making a comparision to show how things are racially unfair. Many people are found not guilty in a criminal trial but are found liable in a civil trial. I was only making a comparsion that sometimes the white community can be racially biased when things happen to a member of their own community. I am not a fan of OJ nor will I ever be and could honestly care less about him. If you would take your racially confused blinders off then maybe you could see other peoples point of views.

Answer 5

Well think about it - African Americans are a minority, and look all over the globe my friend, minorities tend to stick together, especially when they are the victims of de facto and de jure racism and segregation for several generations. Black people have to live in a fear that they will not get a fair trial, and will not be treated the equally by our justice system.

And the thing is - yea, it would nice if we could all consider each other as equals, as humans, on a equal playing field. But that's just not the case in today's society. African American culture is different than White American culture. A sense of community is inevitable when a group of people is forced from their homelands en masse, thrown into slavery, seperated from their families, lose their languages and cultures, subject to some of the most worst treatment of human beings in history, and then, when the white guys in charge decide that "hey, maybe slavery is wrong...", these people are "freed", but suffer extreme discrimination and as a result, must form communities and a unique culture to adapt to this situation. So there is a sense of community among African Americans, an acknowledgement from one black person to another that they are "brothers".

This is just an answer to your question. Most black people I know knew that OJ was guilty. They're support for him was more based on the injustices of his trial. We live in a country where every person is guaranteed a fair trial, obviously those rules can work out for the worse, but it is the rule. And the Jena 6? Those boys are not guilty of attempted murder. The victim provoked those boys. They're guilty of beating up a boy, that's all. That school, that town.. that region is one of the most racist places in America.

Open up your eyes, white people. This country is not equal. Just because the laws are gone, doesn't mean discrimination isn't still rampant, even moreso in some areas of the country. White people still cross the street when they see a group of black or hispanic guys. Korean store owners still keep an eye on the black kids in their stores. Black people still are afraid to drive through affluent white neighborhoods. We have a long ways to go.

Answer 6

First of all its not that we defend even if the person is wrong, its the bond that we feel, its called kinship. And they did not beat that kid close to death. He attended a dance a couple hours later. Also, it was a school fight and there were no disciplinary action taken from the school itself. A sneaker cannot be considered a weapon if you did not actually take the shoe off to hurt the person with. And I have been in several schoolyard altercations and I have never been arrested later on for attempted murder. Nonetheless, the whole case was mishandled. Justice is justice for all. That should be the most important lesson in this case. Not just that it was a black/white issue. But the nooses were deliberately put on that tree, and no one saw fit to issue a punishment to the white students who did that. Please don't compare anyone to anyone else. And fair is fair. I would not like to see this happen to anyone the whole situation is a mess. Let's focus on the fact that these kids (i repeat) kids are being put in a bad situation. And that should cause a rally anywhere, so be it black or white.

Answer 7

Read some of the other questions on this forum about these subjects.

Black people aren't defending the Jena 6 because they're black kids beating up a white kid. They're protesting an injustice in the judicial system that is ongoing. You obviously haven't heard about the black kid that got jumped by the white guys weilding beer bottles. Only one of those guys was charged and he got 6 months probation. The Jena 6 were initially charged with attempted murder, a charge some of them are still facing, which carries a max sentence of life in prison. They should pay for their crime, but let black and white be treated fairly and equally under the law.

The O.J. case is somewhat related. Johnnie Cochran did a brilliant move by making O.J. the symbol for every racial injustice and racist cop in the American justice system. That's why people wanted to see him get off - he became a symbol. As brilliant as that move was, it shouldn't have been allowed. That was a murder trial first and foremost, and though there were obviously racist cops involved, it got way carried away.

To me the Jena 6 are a better symbol for racial injustice in the legal system, but they can't afford a big-time lawyer to put them in the spotlight like that.

Answer 8

There was a tree at a high school where black students were 'not allowed ' to sit under. one day some black students decided to sit under the tree. . .the next day there were noose's hanging from the tree (an old kkk practice) the black students 'caught' and beat up one of the racist white kids that hung the nooses.

NOW the part for the march: IT is about the Injustice in the TOWN of The black kids were tried as adults, even though they were under 18, by a much older ALL WHITE jury. . .they have been in jail for MONTHS, with a much higher bail then deserved...they were tried for "ATTEMPTED MURDER' when the charge should have only been for "Assault" a couple of the verdicts had to be overturned by higher courts because they were such a GROSS INJUSTICE to these kids....and the white kids did not receive any punishment., . .not even suspension from school for the 'HATE CRIME" of hanging a noose on public/state property.

Now all of the ignorant Caucasians are coming out of their trailer parks with these ropes hanging from their pickup trucks. The sad thing is. .. .THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY IN THE 'STATES' TO BROWN AMERICANS. . .. Its hard for black people to keep up with all of the 'wrongs' that are tossed their way on a daily basis.

Injustice ANYWHERE is an Injustice EVERYWHERE for EVERYONE..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These "Noose Hangers" feel the same way about: gays, lesbians, jewish, all hispanic, rich white people, arabs, asians, and anyone else that does not look like them.

Answer 9

I personally feel that yes its good to think as humans but the main reason that so many black people protested is because everyday you have white ppl who beat up black people and they get slaps on the hand whereas the situation was the other way around (and although it's not right) they want to give these blacks the most severe punishment. So basically if a white guy and a black crime committed the same crime the punishment will be more severe for the black guy and this is the main reason blacks will always stand up for other blacks whether they're right or wrong.

Answer 10

That's not the case; did you know that a group of white guys beat up a black guy in Jena 6 and the white guy who hit the black guy in the head with a bottle only got probation and yet the reverse happened and the guys are getting charged with attempted murder?

Answer 11

Well since they never beat him close to death. 3 hours, a few stiches and an ammonia stick later ol boy was good as new. you would think that if you got beat that close to death that you would actually not leave your house 3 hours after the event occured.

As for OJ there are PLENTY of black folks that know he did it and they didnt stand behind him during the trial.

The actions of a few non-white people doesnt mean that of they all think the same.