[MeganS]

Originally Posted by IndianaGirl

Do you remember back in 2006 the Jena six?
Here is the article...and yes "lynching" is still being used to make fear
Jena Six - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I do remember that. Very unfortunate.

My point is, it's not a regular occurance and there are very severe consequences for it. There are still people who think this way, but the law does not allow them to act on it freely.

Every single group faces discrimination. That's just the way it is. Gays, disabled, different religions, everyone.

But the point is, this is not 60 years ago. This is 2009. We are moving forward. It is *important* to learn about the past - I acknowledge and encourage that - but it is unnecessary to speak and act as if we are still in the past.