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Amerikan "Justice"

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly-Martin Luther King, Jr.

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White House Silences Democratic Questions The Bush White House, irritated by pesky questions from congressional Democrats about how the administration is using taxpayer money, has developed an efficient solution: It will not entertain any more questions from opposition lawmakers. The ramifications of this seemingly innocuous decision are enormous.

Justice for Marty Tankleff Marty Tankleff had just turned 17 when he was arrested for killing his parents, Seymour and Arlene Tankleff, in their home on Long Island, NY. Based on a dubious, unsigned "confession" extracted from him following hours of interrogation by a detective with a questionable background, Marty was convicted and sentenced to 50 years to life, and has already served 14 years in maximum security prisons for a crime he did not commit.

Wendy's Story Another case of Amerikan "justice" gone beserk.

The Shirley Allen Story Read about a self-sufficient Illinois widow, who in October and November 1997 held police and mental health authorities at bay for 51 days. Half the story has never been told; Mrs. Allen is now writing a book about her ordeal.

Virginia Tech, Columbine, Littleton

I Could Have Done The Same Kasiya^Sukey's thoughts on Cho Seung-Hui
Massacre of the Soul Idat's thoughts on the Columbine killings
Fear the Geek Littleton's Silver lining. From the Seattle free paper.
Prof. Jenkins Goes to Washington This is the story of how a mild mannered MIT Professor ended up being called before Congress to testify about "selling violence to our children". Very Enlightening to all!

Kurt, Kurt, Kurt... Bob King reflects on life in high school, bullies and their targets, and kids with guns.
Think about the chilling effect events like these have against children's self-expression and creative outlets. The self-expressions of young people will now be scrutinized more closely than ever. Taking their writing, taking their art, taking video games, Internet, TV etc., even guns, away will not stop the rage inside that Idat talks about in her article. Society itself has to change at a fundamental, core level. Do you think it can change? Do you think you can help make that change?
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