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Oscar Grant case verdict-
Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the Oscar Grant killing today.
Watching some news on this right now. Of course the risk of racial rioting in Oakland, CA are being thrown all over. This is a very emotionally charged case for Oakland residents, especially African American youth. But, I think this presumptive thinking is racist. Am I wrong to think this? It just feels to me that this is always the stereotypic reflex- all the black people are going to riot because the verdict is less than many of them may feel is due.
It is a tragic case all around.
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