Speakout

“I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that racism of this extreme still exists. I don’t think that a badge should allow you to be above the law. Every crime deserves the proper punishment.”
Leah Taylor – Senior
Oakland,Calif. – Mass Communications
 
 
“I feel that the case should be re-investigated and a new trial should be set. It would have been different if it were whites getting a beating.”
Brenda Barrow – Senior
Los Angeles – Dietetics
 
 
“This is the same as the lynching cases when Black were burned, hanged, and thrown in the river and they justified this by saying that ” their actions are acceptable just because Mr. Louima is black.”
Quinn Merritt – Sophomore
Plaquemine – Elem. Education
 
 
“Well we all know similar situation happen everyday in our society. Justice should have been served and served fairly, because if the table were turned, it would have been a lot different.”
Dixon Iduduy – Senior
Nigeria – Political Science
 
 
” I feel that it shows us just what kind of society we live in today. White people in general have it easy. If it were three black men beating a white man, they would be behind bars for over 20 years.”
Brian Appiah-Kabi – Soph.
Los Angeles – Computer Science
 
 
“I’m not too familiar with the case, but from what I think it’s truly unfair. I think they should get the same treatment as they would do a Black man. I believe it’s all racism, so I would give them the death penalty. Send that to New York.”
Joel Ware – Junior
New Orleans – Therapeutic Rec.
 
 
“If it were three black cops that assaulted a white man, they would get life in prison.”
Ruby Gatlin – Senior
Albany, N.Y. – Therapeutic Rec.
 
 
“I think the case should be brought to the Supreme Court. The cops that got off should be suspended without pay and attend an anger management class. If they fail to do so then they should be fired from the police force.”
Uanya Dennis – Sophomore
Vacherie – Secondary Ed.

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Leah Taylor