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To: MinuteGal
However, I DO wonder what's "racist" or "evocative of Klan lynchings" about the T-shirt words as they appear above.

Well let's see the most likely reason a black man would be lynched in the late 19th century, early 20th century was an allegation that he raped a white woman.

Kobe is accused of raping a white woman.

Since rape isn't a capital crime in the anywhere in the US, it stands to reason that if you buy a T-Shirt from a website called hangkobe, and it depicts a stickman hanging from a noose on one side, and Kobe Bryant's name on the other, you are suggesting that he should be lynched. Paticulalry if your a law enforcement officer or officer of the court you know full well what the penalties are for rape.

Your ignorance of the history of lynchings in this country and their justifications is astounding.

12 posted on 12/19/2003 2:05:51 PM PST by Smogger
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To: Smogger
Hey, easy there, pal.

The part about the hanging nooses was not contained in what I read in the post above.

My history education was pretty good, thank you. Much better than your manners.

Leni

13 posted on 12/19/2003 2:11:05 PM PST by MinuteGal (Florida Freepers! Go to Fla. chapter forum for important announcements on chapter re-organization!)
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To: Smogger
One has Bryant's No. 8 on the back with the words, "I'm not a rapist; I'm just a cheater." The other lists the costs of Bryant's trip to Eagle County and ends with, "Not bringing your wife to Colorado with you -- priceless.''

However, I DO wonder what's "racist" or "evocative of Klan lynchings" about the T-shirt words as they appear above.

and it depicts a stickman hanging from a noose on one side, and Kobe Bryant's name on the other, you are suggesting that he should be lynched.

Apparently you haven't read the article that you posted.

15 posted on 12/19/2003 2:14:36 PM PST by Mister_Speaker
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