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re: Former Ole Miss student who placed noose on James Meredith statue gets prison
Posted on 9/17/15 at 11:42 pm to Lou Pai
Posted on 9/17/15 at 11:42 pm to Lou Pai
This a-hole was from Georgia. Mississippi always gets painted with a broad brush when stupid rednecks do things. His sentence makes a statement to those contemplating this kind of foolishness in the future. James Meredith visits the campus often, signs his books and lectures. This fool's gesture was definitely hateful, and he got what he deserved. If you disagree: 
This post was edited on 9/17/15 at 11:43 pm
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Posted on 9/17/15 at 11:50 pm to sewaneerebel
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His sentence makes a statement to those contemplating this kind of foolishness in the future.
That's the thing though. A conviction and sentencing should be looked at with impartiality regarding the crime and the offender. The justice system doesn't exist to send a broader statement about sociopolitical issues, and it doesn't exist to protect the reputation of a state school, or the judge himself.
This post was edited on 9/17/15 at 11:51 pm
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