[cake_crumb]

"Black residents said Byrd's death was an extreme expression of racism that exists in Jasper. While whites rushed to bring the killers to justice, black residents felt it was just to save the town's reputation.

"Yet, neither whites nor blacks do much to bridge the divide"

This portion is as interesting as the timing. Race card? AGAIN?

What happened was a crime against humanity, pure and simple (I'm against "hate-crime" laws, because we're all human and crimes against our fellow humans are equally horrific, no matter the race or gender - real or perceived - of the victim)

Two of the three monstors were put to death. I'm glad. Every monstor who commits such atrocities should be put to death. No matter their race. Period.

[Dog Gone]

I don't believe they've been executed yet.