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Mon Feb-09-09 02:28 AM
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Former KKK member Elwin Wilson apologizes to Rep. John Lewis for beating him decades ago. |
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Mon Feb-09-09 02:47 AM
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1. I trust that the bigot did go to prison for this |
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and if not - he still should.
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Mon Feb-09-09 04:18 AM
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8. I would suspect that the statute of limitations has been exceeded |
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The incident was nearly fifty years ago.
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Mon Feb-09-09 12:17 PM
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14. I was thinking at the time of the attack; |
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Also I thought the statute of limitations applied only financial issues.
John Lewis is an amazing man. The more I learn of him, hear of him, the more impressed I become. He is a credit to America.
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Mon Feb-09-09 01:47 PM
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16. This was back "in the old school days" when people didn't really.. |
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press charges for assault. Not saying it's right, but back then taking a beating was a sign of manliness for some reason.
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Mon Feb-09-09 02:45 PM
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18. And being black meant law enforcement wouldn't listen to you anyway |
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Tue Feb-10-09 04:07 AM
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29. you said he should still be prosecuted |
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I'm certainly not a lawyer, but I think the statute of limitations applies to just about everything, except murder. There is no SOL on murder.
I agree with you about John Lewis. He is a great man.
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Mon Feb-09-09 03:23 PM
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19. what he did was bigger than any punishment man could give him. |
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his conscience claimed him and he redeemed his soul when he came forward in public, in spite of the people around him in his life who are probably aghast, and said I am sorry. That is what real redemption, real dignity is, him asking and having it accepted. This is wonderful.
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Mon Feb-09-09 04:06 PM
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20. Very well put indeed! |
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Hit the nail right on the head, my friend!
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Mon Feb-09-09 04:48 PM
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22. I believe in the grace of redemption. :-D |
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Mon Feb-09-09 07:09 PM
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27. He is a God bothering bigot |
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who in the twilight of his years "needs to" pray for forgiveness. In my mind, the only person who comes out of this better is Rep John Lewis.
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Tue Feb-10-09 04:19 AM
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I think it is crazy talk to talk about prosecuting the man after he has repented for his sins.
:thumbsup:
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Mon Feb-09-09 02:49 AM
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2. I wonder if it's possible to write a note to Wilson. |
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Mon Feb-09-09 02:58 AM
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3. It would be nice if there was a way to show him support for what he's done |
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because no doubt he WILL get more of those nasty calls - or worse.
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Mon Feb-09-09 03:13 AM
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6. I think he'll be fine with the calls now in part way his conscience is clean > |
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Edited on Mon Feb-09-09 03:17 AM by cooolandrew
and he's put out such a positive message to the world. If he encourages more to do the same all the better as it means a more harmonious and in a way peaceful nation can come from it.
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Mon Feb-09-09 06:22 PM
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25. I hope he continues to get nasty phone calls |
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Nothing threatening or overwhelming, but just enough so that he's able to spread his message one person at a time.
He's been where they are, and he's overcome his hatred. He's the person these people need to speak with because he can relate to them.
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Mon Feb-09-09 03:03 AM
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Edited on Mon Feb-09-09 03:04 AM by Wetzelbill
Maybe we could send them to John Lewis and his office can find a way to pass it on?
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Mon Feb-09-09 03:25 AM
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7. Maybe it could be sent to reporter Andrew Dys at the Rock Hill Herald, |
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Edited on Mon Feb-09-09 03:26 AM by EFerrari
where the story was first reported. Mr. Wilson might be getting weird stuff in the mail and might decide to toss everything he doesn't recognize. Maybe postcards so it can be seen immediately that it's just a note in support.
Andrew Dys c/o The Rock Hill Herald P.O. Box 11707 Rock Hill, SC 29731
Email: adys@heraldonline.com
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Mon Feb-09-09 02:59 AM
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4. This is a very beautiful thing. Barack's election will be a very positive thing for the world> |
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Edited on Mon Feb-09-09 03:00 AM by cooolandrew
as those who have been bigotted will begin to question their whole belief system. Which with whatever world events come President Obama's way good or bad, it can only enrich us all.
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Mon Feb-09-09 06:42 AM
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9. Happily 5th Recommendation- Elwin Wilson is a REAL man! n/t |
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Mon Feb-09-09 09:42 AM
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11. K&R, This was amazing and Lewis is one of the most gracious and |
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Mon Feb-09-09 10:46 AM
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12. A moment of healing. How refreshing. |
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Lewis was very, very gracious. And kudos to Mr. Wilson for acknowledging his guilt and asking for forgiveness. We need more of this in our world.
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Mon Feb-09-09 11:48 AM
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There is such a thing as redemption.
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Mon Feb-09-09 02:32 PM
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It took some serious courage for this man to come forward like this.
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Mon Feb-09-09 04:20 PM
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21. "love is much stronger than hate" |
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That was wonderful, thank-you for the share! K&R
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Mon Feb-09-09 06:21 PM
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24. "Hate is too heavy a burden to bear" |
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Good God. :cry:
If I could rec this a hundred times. Thanks so much for posting.
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