Regarding the story about the man who shot and wounded Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stole at least two of her French bulldogs pleading guilty: The judge in the case sentenced James Howard Jackson, a Black man, to 21 years in prison!
As I pondered on this, I kept thinking of those who were charged with criminal acts on Jan. 6, 2021, for being involved in the attacked on the U.S. Capitol. Most were white men but included some white women. Some of those who were attacked died and most if not all have suffered mental trauma.
Those who have been convicted have received very light sentences. Most have been sentenced to only months in jail versus years for the vicious attacked and attempted murder of law enforcement officers as well as some of the members of Congress.
Some of those given the light and short sentences have even gone to “special prisons” where they can still enjoy TV, tennis, pickle ball, silverware for their dining pleasure and maybe even some special visits by family members.
Equal treatment? No! Equitable treatment? No! Just treatment? Not even close.
Ignacio Castro Jr.
Edmonds
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