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 The Jena 6 BPS Poll ResultsThe injustice of the Jena 6 incidents from Jena Louisiana prompted Black People Speak to poll the Black community about what they felt should happen in the aftermath of the ordeal. BPS believes that the situation should not end at the victims being released from jail, but should be pursued further to ensure justice for our children in the future. The questions asked were taken after the release of Sean Bell and sums up the sentiments of Black America and what actions should be taken by so-called Black leaders and the U.S. Justice system that would help uphold justice after such a blatant show of injustice by a supposedly civilized society. We asked 166 Black Americans the following questions:
What position do you take toward the District Attorney who prosecuted the Jena 6?Overwhelmingly, most Blacks believe the DA should be disbarred and removed from practicing law in the future. The DA obviously proved incapable of dispensing true justice where it pertained to the Black youth all the while ignoring the crimes of the white kids in related cases. From this point, the Black leaders and activist who led marches and protest on Jena should further pursue the disbarment of the Jena DA to completely right a social wrong.
Do you believe there are other towns like Jena Louisiana in America?Once again, overwhelmingly, 96% of Black America believes there are many more towns and localities in America just like Jena, where Black youth are prosecuted unfairly. Black leaders should develop watchdog groups that monitor all sentencing in America from coast to coast to make sure this type injustice does not happen again so our Black men and women can grow to become productive citizens without the interference of racist discrimination.
How should Jena officials handle the aftermath?In a close reaction to how the Jena officials should handle the aftermath, most (45%) believe they should make a public apology, (which has yet to happen), a close second reveal that the officials in Jena should financially compensate the families of those unjustly persecuted, and 21% believe they should simply admit to the racist acts, which they feel would justly describe the feelings of whites toward Blacks in this country.
Should the white boys be prosecuted for their crimes, or should the ordeal be over?A substantial amount of Blacks believe that the white boys involved in other racial disruptions during the whole ordeal should likewise be tried on appropriate charges and brought to trial, furthermore, being justly punished accordingly. Twenty-one percent thought it was a tough question while 8% felt the situation is over and should be forgotten.
Should either of the Black youth be punished for their actions?The results of the above question should shame white America into disgrace because it shows that even though there was an injustice done to the Black youth, most Blacks believe there should be some form of punishment, though not to an extreme. This proves that Black America has a better sense of justice than do the best and supposedly certified whites in this country, which further proves the racism that exist. However, 41% of Blacks believe the boys have suffered enough persecution and humiliation and should not be punished any further.
Do you believe Congress should intervene and or investigate Jena and towns like Jena?Though it makes all the sense in the world, pressing Congress to investigate the seriousness of this injustice would prove to be a feat because Congress is run by whites and most whites have no concern for Black life. As always, and as at current, it will be swept under the rug and ignored. However, the so-called Black leaders should pursue this until the end and make the U.S. justice system answer for this crime of humanity as well as make serious changes.
Do you believe the Jena issue will bring change in race relations in America?While only 5% of voters believe the Jena incident will bring positive change to race relations in the country, over half believe it will not change but will remain the same and 40% believe it is at least a start. The results of the Jena 6 poll reveals a unified mind-set among Black Americans and that unity should be used to make a social change in the way Blacks are treated by a so-called civilized justice system. If we allow the case to end here, we are forfeiting more than our Civil Rights, but giving a go-ahead for more racist lawyers to continue to prosecute our youth and destroy their lives. If Black leadership steps backs from this it will weaken Black America and show that they are nothing more than all talk and no action in addition to revealing those who show up only when condemnation of Blacks furthers their career image, such as Bill Cosby and other white-washed Blacks. It would be a shame to let this situation go unfinished on both sides of the racial spectrum. Let us continue the fight for justice. © Oct. 2007 Black People Speak
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