[Verginius Rufus]

An interesting letter. Julian is against lynching, but believes George may have deserved being condemned to death legally...even though he was someone who had lent books to Julian in the past.

His refusal to do anything to the people who lynched George might be comparable to an official in the early 20th century who might decry lynching but would not try to punish the lynchers even when their identities could be determined.

[Antoninus]

His refusal to do anything to the people who lynched George might be comparable to an official in the early 20th century who might decry lynching but would not try to punish the lynchers even when their identities could be determined.

Exactly. One wonders how many modern politicians have studied Julian's tactics and considered them inspirational. It's amazing to me how many people now-days admire him.