I have read about the case of the Scott sisters. They were involved in a robbery that netted $11. Two young men who were also involved took plea bargins and only served 10 months. The sisters were sentenced to life in prison. The NAACP is petitioning the governor of Mississippi on their behalf. I have attached the NAACP information. Watch the clip and read the petition and tell me what you think.
http://action.naacp.org/page/m/474a37da/7997e1b1/7ecc5547/2f6155a7/1935317882/VEsF/
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