NCChris answers “How is it possible that Sheriff Thomas...”

Jane asked this question about Just Mercy:

How is it possible that Sheriff Thomas Tate-- who it seems was the person most responsible for the illegal and horrific treatment and imprisonment of Walter McMillian-- is still a sheriff? He's listed here: http://www.alabamasheriffs.com/mopages?id=41 Is Alabama still that corrupt?

NCChris Because racism is alive and well in the US. I believe in an afterlife where we will answer for our sins and my only hope is that people like Tom Tate …moreBecause racism is alive and well in the US. I believe in an afterlife where we will answer for our sins and my only hope is that people like Tom Tate face their maker one day and get a huge shock about their afterlife. It’s the only justice that will ever happen for so many. (less)

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