Once again, Mumia Abu-Jamal sees better from behind death row's cell bars than most of us do walking around "freely." I hope his words will fall hard upon those who encourage us to fight with our own brothers and sisters like hungry dogs vying for scraps. Is it really so hard for us to aim our anger and blame at those who dole out crumbs to us between courses at their perpetual banquet? I'm also wondering why In These Times has such a limp bio for brother Mumia. "The subject of great debate" is what I'd expect the F.O.P. to say …
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Parched soil so often repels first beads of summer rain... So, in the drought of truth here in america I will repeat: Mumia Abu-Jamal is not a murderer. Another man has finally confessed to the crime. Furthermore, it is clear WHY the police and courts chose to stack up stories against him in order to put him away: they brought up in court that he was an ex-Black Panther. Why would ancient history be raised unless it was to cement his POLITICAL conviction AND a DEATH SENTENCE? Sometimes it's a good idea to actually read and think before broadcasting an opinion. …
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As an ex-Bostonian, I'm very aware (and grateful!) to the white abolitionists for refusing to go along with the program of slavery AND for rejecting the racist ideology that was promoted in order to legitimize slavery. I don't think that point was ignored in Mumia Abu-Jamal's article -- I think it was just not the point he's trying to make here. Racism, distrust, and ignorance ARE serious problems among the various oppressed nations in America. Some of us hate our brothers and sisters for any perceived differences, and often even hate ourselves. And all of this is being USED BY THE …
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