Fri Apr 21, 6:00 AM ET
LOS ANGELES, April 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Outspoken critic of the liberal black establishment and men's rights advocate Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, founder and president of BOND (Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny), today released the following statement about the treatment of the Duke lacrosse players charged with the rape and kidnapping of a 27-year-old black stripper:
"The white student athletes in the Duke rape case are deemed guilty until proven innocent by anti-male feminists and liberal black leaders like Rev. Jesse Jackson because they are perceived as privileged southern white males. The treatment of these boys by the mainstream media is deplorable. The nation has overreacted to this case because it involves the alleged 'rape' of a black woman by white males. The way this case is being handled is an example of race and sex discrimination. If these young men were black they would be treated with kid gloves; if the victim was a male this case would be laughed out of court. DNA tests have failed to connect these boys to this alleged crime; yet their mug shots are plastered in the media as if they've already been found guilty-where's the photo of the alleged victim?
This case is proving that Americans are too sensitive when it comes to matters of race and sex. Liberal black leaders and feminists understand this and are exploiting this weakness for political gain. This situation calls for calm and reflective scrutiny. Thus far, the only thing these young men are guilty of is hiring a black stripper while white. The reputations and lives of these boys and their families are being destroyed partly because of the students' own poor judgment, but primarily because of the double standard society uses in dealing with incidents involving race and gender."
Rev. Peterson is the founder and president of BOND (Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny), a nationally respected nonprofit organization that for the past 16 years has been providing unique programs and services designed to help men and their families. Rev. Peterson is also an author and columnist. For more information visit http://www.bondinfo.org
Rev. Peterson is the example of a wise man, who happens to be black, yet the black community is so enthralled by the Jackasson and Shrlington that Rev. Peterson is ignored by the majority of his race. Thankfully, his wisdom is well suited to any race and I find his comments on a vast array of subjects to be insightful and are much valued by me. And most at FR.