Barack Obama makes statement in support of Jena 6
September 14, 2007
Cross-posted from Brave New Films Blog.
Barack Obama has become the first presidential hopeful to make a statement regarding the Jena 6. I applaud him for giving this crisis of American "justice" the attention it deserves.
Here's an excerpt:
Going forward, we have to fix our criminal justice system. Whether it’s Jena 6 or Genarlow Wilson, it’s long past time for us to admit that we have more work to do to ensure that our criminal justice system is fair. We must ensure that both victims and defendants can receive equal justice under the law, regardless of race, wealth, or other circumstances.
I have called for other candidates to do the same. Maybe then actual justice can be served. I wonder if the other Dems will talk about this now?
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[...] Senator Barack Obama has said: “When nooses are being hung in high schools in the 21st century, it’s a tragedy. It shows that we still have a lot of work to do as a nation to heal our racial tensions. This isn’t just Jena’s problem; it’s America’s problem.” Eddie G. Griffin (BASG): Obama Demands Fairness in Jena Six Case [...]
Gov. Blanco was missing in action and compassion during hurricane Katrina. Apparently, during the Jena 6, she is still missing in action. We don’t need any comments from her after the fact. We need her to take a stand NOW! Her silent approval to this fiasco is sickening to my soul. Is there anybody who is willing to die from their agenda and reputation for the benefit of another? Anybody?
[...] Barack Obama came out in support of The Jena 6; he was the first to do so publicly. Hillary Clinton made a statement praising Mychal Bell’s case being thrown out. John Edwards made a statement on the issue. So on the surface, it looks like the democratic presidential wannabes are on the record here. [...]