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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  This is really an inappropriate pursuit, IMO. Statistics can be interpreted in so many ways. The raw data you're putting up is very misleading.
Why point out the % of white victims in death penalty cases vs all murders of whites as a %? Obviously, not all murders are death penalty cases. There usually has to be some aggravating factor, such as murder in the commission of another crime.
Also, the comparison of those being executed more often for killing whites than others is misleading. Though there is far more black on black crime as a whole, the conviction rate is less for these crimes often due to lack of cooperation by witnesses.
While racism is not dead, it affects death penalty (really all) cases less than you imply IMO. The biggest factor is money...as in we have the best justice system that money can buy. Defendants relying on Public Defenders are convicted at a much higher rate than those that can afford good council.
I have no idea why this has been brought up, except for the mentioning of Casey being a 'pretty white girl'. OJ was not a pretty white girl, but he had excellent lawyers.
Frankly, I'm a little offended by the mention of all this. It had nothing to do with this trial, so why bring it up? |
Woogie Man...you're back! Hi!
It was me who said she was a "pretty white woman" and yes, I DO believe that it played into this. This is just my opinion and I am entitled to it just like everyone who does NOT agree with me. I would classify myself as a "somewhat pretty white woman", so I don't think I am being unfair in my opinion.
But, like I said, this is getting off topic and can get emotions going all over the place. I think it would be best if we just dropped it right here. Again, this is just my opinion....take it for what it is worth...which to a lot of people is not a lot!