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In reply to the discussion: Chief U.S. District Judge sends racially charged email about president [View all]1monster
(11,012 posts)22. People who are not exposed to racism really are shocked.
I remember moving from farm country up north where we had only two black familes to the deep south in 1974. I was stunned at the overt racism. I won't say I'd never been exposed to racism before, but it was mild and usually from people who showed equal disrespect for others (of the same and different ethic groups as them).
Today, when I am subbing in classes that are studying the 1940s through the '60s civil rights movement, students, both white students and students of color, don't understand. They can't comprehend the overt, in-your-face racism that was so prevalent thirty-five years ago.
I think, in many cases the surprise is real; and that the outrage is real in most cases.
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+1,000. Think how many decisions he's based on his 'feelings' and not the law...
freshwest
Feb 2012
#17
You're right. I assume The Bar will take care of it. They can kick him off the bench.
PSPS
Feb 2012
#21
Impeachment is political, not judicial. At the end of the day, an impeachable act is whatever a
24601
Feb 2012
#16
Think about it. Most white men in positions of power feel this way. What they have managed to keep
nanabugg
Feb 2012
#27
However it is done, he needs to be gone. Resignation or impeachment. No excuse for this.
yellowcanine
Feb 2012
#29
This is what happens when you have a judicial system where judges are elected or are political
Monk06
Mar 2012
#40
Every lawyer with a black client who has faced this judge should be working overtime right now
Democat
Mar 2012
#45
I hope all minorities this judge has put behind bars can bring a civil suit against him
lunatica
Mar 2012
#47
Wonder how many cases he's adjudicated involving African Americans or other minorities.
spicegal
Mar 2012
#70