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Recently in the news it has been reported that the Rev. Al Sharpton says that this case is not about race. I beg to differ. I would say it differently if I were in his shoes. I would say that it is not all about race, but race does has something to do with it. I feel to say it is not about race makes it easier to talk about. For race issues in america is taboo. Since slavery and the abolishment thereof we as American’s have walked a tight rope when it comes to talking about race issues openly. Years we have been trying to rectify the situation and erect the question “Can’t we all just get along?” Well can we?
I think ideally we can. It will take having the wisdom of Jesus and looking to the heart of a person and refuse to judge them based on the color of their skin.
So it this case about race? Yes. Is that all it is about? No.
I agree with what Jesse says below. As for people trying to sway his support for Sen. Oboma. I’ll let his words do the talking.
“I think Jena is another defining moment of the issue of race and the criminal justice system. This issue requires direct and bold leadership. I commend Sen. Obama for speaking out and demanding fairness on this defining issue. Any attempt to dilute my support for Sen. Obama will not succeed.” -Jesse Jackson
