This case is the very definition of insanity. Even the never-take-a-stand Washington Post is calling for Genarlow Wilson's release. They write: "The time has come for Georgia to end this national farce." If there is any good that may come out of this case let's hope it will be the end of zero tolerance and mandatory minimums.
ETS
· 2 years ago
This convo is bigger and deeper than race, class and law. The issue often ignored is sexuality. Why is consensual oral sex between a heterosexual couple looked at with such disdain that it's illegal!?
ceb
· 2 years ago
There is no bigger issue here than that of race. Prosecutors went after this kid because he was a black honor student with lots of promise. When will society admit that there are people in this country that want to break the spirits of black men one at a time? It is systematic and is happening all the time from the preschooler to the experienced professional in the corporate world.
Glennis
· 2 years ago
Thanks to each of you for leaving a comment. As I understand it, the law was written originally to severely punish adult men who sought children for sexual favors. The law contains a provision that excludes boyfriend/girlfriend intercourse between a male who is not yet 18 and a girl less than three years younger. If Wilson and the girl had intercourse alone, we wouldn't be having this discussion. But because they too engaged in oral sex, he is a criminal.
We are seeing the law now expressly used to derail the future of promising children. And according to Jimmy Carter, black children at a higher rate than whites. Let's see if the justice system leans on common sense in the possible reversal of his sentence.
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We are seeing the law now expressly used to derail the future of promising children. And according to Jimmy Carter, black children at a higher rate than whites. Let's see if the justice system leans on common sense in the possible reversal of his sentence.
http://beta.cnn.com/2007/US/06/06/teen.sex.case.ap/index.html