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Voice for Peace

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42. I think what Mr. Guy did regarding race was brilliant.

Reply to chuckstevens (Reply #25)

Fri Jul 12, 2013, 08:07 PM

Jul 2013

It's really something to try and switch the characters
as he suggested. It makes a person, I think, look at
their own attitude about race.

It took away the confusion for the jury, if there was
any, about what role race played, or what according to
the law racism is; or whether it was a factor in this case.

Simple right and wrong.

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Maybe I've watched too much Law and Order, but..... chuckstevens Jul 2013 #17

Playing the race card, Duckwraps Jul 2013 #19

You're Right, but chuckstevens Jul 2013 #25

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Well, after seeing John2 Jul 2013 #20

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"Could have." Igel Jul 2013 #35

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