Letters | Some questions for Shamir Shabazz
WHO IS Samir Shabazz and why should anyone care what he and the New Black Panther Party think? He says the murder of Tykeem Law should be considered a hate crime. Why? Because the killer is white? He says that Charles Meyers should receive the death penalty, and I agree. But why? Because he is white? Where has Shabazz been for the other 231 murders in Philadelphia this year, and why isn't he calling for these murderers to be put to death? Could it be that a majority of them are African-Americans?
WHO IS Samir Shabazz and why should anyone care what he and the New Black Panther Party think?
He says the murder of Tykeem Law should be considered a hate crime. Why? Because the killer is white? He says that Charles Meyers should receive the death penalty, and I agree. But why? Because he is white? Where has Shabazz been for the other 231 murders in Philadelphia this year, and why isn't he calling for these murderers to be put to death? Could it be that a majority of them are African-Americans?
If Shabazz wants to make a positive impact, then he should get out on the street and preach the meaning of family values, education and an honest living.
And how about preaching the importance of education and not assaulting the teachers who dedicate themselves to trying to help those who want to be helped?
Tom Paulits
Langhorne