"Philadelphia Burning!"

I don't know how many of you have seen the movie "Mississippi Burning"; a great film. It is a docudrama about the murder of civil rights activists in the early 1960's. Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman were the stars in this compelling tale of the deep south in a turbulent time. It was a revealing story of how embedded the Ku Klux Klan was in that society. It was an indictment of racism in America. It was based on an incident of three civil rights workers from the north who were murdered when they went to Mississippi to register black voters. They were kidnapped by local Klan members, some were members of the police department. They were pulled over, tortured and murdered. Washington turned the case over to the F.B.I.; a massive investigation followed. Corruption and racism were exposed. The prosecution gained national prominence, as our nations dark side was held up to the light of day, not a pretty sight. As long as I can remember, racism and prejudice have been "hot bed" issues. Blacks, Jews, Hispanics, immigrants of all types have experienced the oppression of ignorance by "marginal" thinkers; you know "morons". Our government should be on constant alert to guard our citizens against any infringement on their rights; no matter what philosophy or color they may have.

Last week, FOX NEWS interviewed J. Christian Adams, formerly of the Justice Department Civil Rights Division, who said that the Justice Department has a policy of not prosecuting voters' rights complaints when the victims were white! Upon investigation, Mr. Adams has an exemplary reputation and was at the top of his grade when he resigned his position; his only "axe to grind" was integrity. He cited the case of "Black Panthers" outside of a Philadelphia polling place brandishing batons in a threatening fashion of intimidation toward those entering the polling place. This incident was captured on video tape, yet the Justice Department has dropped the charges; even though a conviction had already been reached in court. Eric Holder has been silent so far about these allegations; but he can't continue to stonewall this issue without appearing guilty to the American people. This apparent use of the Justice Department to "get even" for past wrongs is a perversion of the law. I don't know what personal feelings Mr. Obama or his Cabinet members may have about white people, but those feelings and opinions have no place in the protection of rights under the laws of the United States of America. In Philadelphia, as in Mississippi, our government is pledged to pursue violations of every citizen's civil rights. Any policy, written or "unwritten", which gives a blind eye to intimidation to any group is not tolerable or acceptable.

Mr. Obama, try to remember the phrase, "equal protection under the law"; that means everybody without regard to race, creed, or national origin. You and your appointees are obligated to be even-handed in enforcement of all our laws, regardless of personal feelings. Mr. President, remember "Of the People, by the People, and for the People..." ; that means EVERYBODY!!!