tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post8213205274248200935..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: Two Charged with Murder in Brandon McClelland Dragging DeathAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-48577758271363740152008-12-14T08:38:00.000-05:002008-12-14T08:38:00.000-05:00Andre - I think that most who have investigated th...<B>Andre</B> - I think that most who have investigated this case acknowledge that race had a role in the method of killing. The dragging death was eerily reminiscent of earlier hate crime in Jasper TX. However, time will tell ... the prosecutor is still considering the addition of race-based hate crime charges in this case...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-20445213827962694612008-12-14T00:10:00.000-05:002008-12-14T00:10:00.000-05:00I'm not so sure this case was as much about race a...I'm not so sure this case was as much about race as it was about exercising caution in choosing the folks with whom you associate. This isn't to say that racially charged crimes are on the decrease. Quite the opposite (especially since Obama's election). But I hope race won't be interjected in the discussion if it doesn't belong.<BR/><BR/>Still: at the end of the day, the tragic outcome of the story should be underscored more than anything else. Another person is senselessly killed and loved ones are left to mourn. That can't be disputed.<BR/><BR/>I pray that justice will be found and peace will fall on those affected.<BR/><BR/>AndreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-24510675901104327722008-12-13T19:35:00.000-05:002008-12-13T19:35:00.000-05:00Jamie - Not sure how playing golf has anything to ...<B>Jamie</B> - Not sure how playing golf has anything to do with hate crime down in Paris, TX ... but, I appreciate you visiting with us anyhow (smile)!<BR/><BR/><B>IrieGal</B> - Nice to see your <I>village voice</I> as well. I agree with you ... justice looks to be moving forward in Jasper ... oops, I mean Paris, TX.<BR/><BR/><B>MacDaddy</B> - ...and it ain't ending anytime soon. Our people will continue to go thru tough times. We need to continue to look within for some of our own solutions as well...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-37804688493737493772008-12-13T16:59:00.000-05:002008-12-13T16:59:00.000-05:00As a people, we've been through so much.As a people, we've been through so much.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-44933684829976303782008-12-12T21:35:00.000-05:002008-12-12T21:35:00.000-05:00I am glad that justice looks like it might finally...I am glad that justice looks like it might finally happen in this case.iriegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17624900201571871081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-56144699422362210602008-12-12T13:58:00.000-05:002008-12-12T13:58:00.000-05:00This would be a good day to take off and play a ro...This would be a good day to take off and play a round of golf in honor of <A HREF="http://ivy50.com/blackHistory/story.aspx?sid=1/13/2009" REL="nofollow">Dr. George Grant</A> (first black Harvard graduate) who patented a golf tee on this date. In a life filled with great accomplishments, this was a minor one.Durward Discussionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023629504094283860noreply@blogger.com