[okie01]

As described, this appears to be a clear miscarriage of justice. But, somehow, I have my doubts as to the accuracy of Mr. Herbert's allegations. I wonder if this whole account might not come under the heading of urban myth. Or, more accurately, a "rural myth" from up there on God's Pool Table...

Herbert probably doesn't realize it, but the major Texas media outlets would harbor no compunction about exposing racism in Tulia -- if it existed. If this story happened as described, the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston and Austin media outlets would be covering it like white on rice. Not to mention the Amarillo and Lubbock media.

Yet, after three years, this is the very first I've heard about the affair.

So, I'd like to see some corroboration before I buy into Herbert's allegations. Indeed, I wonder if Herbert himself has any corroborative material...

[gcruse]

I live in Amarillo. The story is true, and well known here. Will that do?

[gcruse]

I live in Amarillo. The story is true, and well known here. Will that do?

[ReadMyMind]

Some info from other sources...

CNN: Was Texas town's drug sting racist?
http://www.cnn.com/2000/US/10/10/drug.sting.protest/

Texas Observer: Round Two in Tulia
http://www.texasobserver.org/showArticle.asp?ArticleID=719

Austin Chronicle: Tulia's Freedom Ride
http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2001-07-27/pols_feature3.html

Washington Post: Department Probes Texas Drug Bust
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/aponline/20001026/aponline191246_000.htm

Dallas Morning News: Town s till deep in racial divide
http://www.kingtv.com/sharedcontent/dallas/tsw/stories/063002dntextulia.15de6.html


I couldn't find results of the JD probe that was, according to reports, started in October, 2000. Seems like 20 months might be enough time to figure this out one way or another.