Veiled, I know that you and I will never agree on this subject. But. I am not racist, nor will I ever be.
The documentary was on a programme called Dispatches. And it went on the evidence of a Senatorial Investigation conducted between 2002 and 2004, and stated thus:-
In certain States, Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi, the committee concluded that institutional racism still goes on in certain parts of those fore mentioned States. Evidence, that during rallies of White Supremists, flags of The Confederacy, and Nazi Germany were flown quite openly by the thousands of supporters that were at these rallies. And the burning of crosses was evident on many occaisions, which was secretly filmed by Federal Investigators. Many of the people attending the rallies were local Police Chiefs, Mayors, and other Civic Dignotaries dressed in the White Capes of the KKK.
Certain towns in these states, have the attitude that the coloured's (there words, not mine) and people of mixed race are second class citizens, and should be kept segregated. And the coloured people live in fear of being beaten up or being murdered, there housing is sub-standard compared to housing of white people. Coloured people have virtually no chance of obtaining employment, as the jobs go to white people. Police brutality towards the coloured population of these towns was commonplace.
The Govenors of these States were told to sort the situation out or be stripped of their office. Police Chiefs and Mayors were ORDERED to appear before the Senatorial Committee to answer to charges of racism and brutality towards the above mentioned people.
These people have been charged under Federal Laws, and are waiting trial dates. The trials will take place in Neutral courts of law. So that they are given a fair trial.
The Reverand Jessie Jackson concluded after being interviewed by the documentary makers and of the Senate Findings. That these people must be hunted down and brought to justice, they have no place in modern American Society, yes Racism still takes place in certain Southern States, namely the ones mentioned above. And it is on the increase. (The words of The Rev Jessie Jackson) Not mine!
FACT FACT FACT.
Scott
