african american teens pour gasoline on white kid & set him on fire

[Billy Costigan]

Teenagers poured gasoline on boy walking home from school and set him on fire: cops  - NY Daily News

 

[Pulscifer]

Terrible.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Disturbing. Why isn't this in the political forum?

 

[VoluptuousVolGirl]

That is just crazy.

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

Billy, you are the worst troll ever.

 

[golfballs]

Racist

 

[superdave1984]

Had it been the other way around it would be 24/7 on every TV station in the US. I am sure that there will be a big story on what the boy did to provoke the attack. The attackers will get a slap on the wrist.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Hate crime.

 

[Pulscifer]

Had it been the other way around it would be 24/7 on every TV station in the US. I am sure that there will be a big story on what the boy did to provoke the attack. The attackers will get a slap on the wrist.

Al Sharpton will defend the teens.

 

[CountVolcula]

Hate crime.

Worst piece of legislation ever

A crime is a crime. Color of skin should not enhance the outcome

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Worst piece of legislation ever

A crime is a crime. Color of skin should not enhance the outcome

I don't disagree, but if it's going to exist, it better exist equally.

 

[rebelvol]

I don't disagree, but if it's going to exist, it better exist equally.

Completely agree.

 

[ToineMac]

Had it been the other way around it would be 24/7 on every TV station in the US. I am sure that there will be a big story on what the boy did to provoke the attack. The attackers will get a slap on the wrist.

Not very familiar with our judicial system are you
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[YankeeVol]

Damn.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Had it been the other way around it would be 24/7 on every TV station in the US. I am sure that there will be a big story on what the boy did to provoke the attack. The attackers will get a slap on the wrist.

Yep. Black folks always get slaps on the wrist in the criminal justice system.

 

[bluetickhound16]

Probably a retaliation for this:

Black Teen, Set On Fire By White Classmates, Is Charged With Assault | News One

 

[Slydell]

Yep. Black folks always get slaps on the wrist in the criminal justice system.

Richard Pryor talking about prison..."You go down there looking for justice; that's what you find: just us."

 

[n_huffhines]

Probably a retaliation for this:

Black Teen, Set On Fire By White Classmates, Is Charged With Assault | News One

3 years ago? Doubtful. You were probably just making a point and not serious, though.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

If it fits the elements of a hate crime it should be treated as such. Hate crimes should apply equally for all races, and I have no reason to think it will be treated differently.

I hope the victim makes a speedy recovery and justice is served.

 

[bluetickhound16]

3 years ago? Doubtful. You were probably just making a point and not serious, though.

Didnt catch the timeline...We ARE talking about teenagers here though so I'm not entirely sure the isn't any connection at all. Both stories happened in Missouri...

 

[vol_in_ar]

Teenagers poured gasoline on boy walking home from school and set him on fire: cops* - NY Daily News

this sucks

 

[crusse10]

Didnt catch the timeline...We ARE talking about teenagers here though so I'm not entirely sure the isn't any connection at all. Both stories happened in Missouri...

When the first one happened these kids would have been 13. I'm thinking it's doubtful. Also, the kids went to school together. I'd bet they had previous altercations that escalated.

 

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

If it had been the other way around racist Sharpton and Jackson would be all of the news talking about it.

 

[superdave1984]

I am sure Jesse and Al will be on this quickly to defend the actions of the young men who were provoked to action by the racist acts of that white kid.

 

[GoBigOrangeUT]

I don't disagree, but if it's going to exist, it better exist equally.

Couldn't have said it better myself.