July 12, 2010

The Feckless System Called 'Justice'

By Bob Weir
Once again, the lawless elements of society found an excuse to loot stores, damage property, and create mayhem in their city. When a white Oakland, California police officer was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for killing an unarmed black man (the color of the officer and the victim is emphasized because if the colors were reversed, there would be a deafening silence on the issue), rioting broke out. Businesses were smashed and ransacked, bank windows were broken, and a jewelry store was looted. I'd like someone to explain to me what a jury verdict has to do with a bunch of thugs scooping up gems from a burglarized store and stuffing them in their pockets. Were they trying to gather enough funds to pay a lawyer for an appeal of the verdict? Nah, these are nothing but the usual slimeballs that spend every waking minute preying upon society. In their malevolent view of life, the verdict gives them an opportunity to do overtly what they generally do covertly. What officer...(Read Full Article)