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ARI@BROWNVM.BITNET (Aristotle Ogoke) (02/27/90)

>From:         OCONNOKR@LEMOYNE.BITNET
>
>Why is it that Mayor Barry's troubles in Washington are the result
>of racism?  Why is it that the Dept. of Justice has been "selectively"
>prosecuting blacks based on race--not on their illegalities.
>
>The first cry heard after Barry's indictment was "racism."  Can a black
>official just be guilty?  Period--end of discussion?  Or is the underlying
>reason for the indictment necessarily the result of racism?
>
>Why?

I have to agree.  This is becoming ridiculous.  Black politicians wont
responsibilities for their actions anymore -- prefering to blame it on
others, racism, anything the real culprits: themselves.  Barry and others
are doing us a great, great disservice!

Ari