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Was wondering the same. This wasn't like the Jim Crow south or something similar, El Paso has been Hispanic majority for a long time. 69% in 1990, according t
by silisili 3y ago
Was wondering the same. This wasn't like the Jim Crow south or something similar, El Paso has been Hispanic majority for a long time. 69% in 1990, according to Wikipedia.
Maybe they existed as outlined, but the focus on it felt like a way of alleviating her(and others) of their wrongdoing.
- skissane 3y agoIt is a psychological thing. Some people find it really hard to assert themselves when faced with dominant personalities. Differences in culture, gender, etc, can be a factor. The article mentions that at the time her English skills were still developing, and that may have also played a role. That's not to say any of this entirely excuses what she did, but it helps put it in perspective. It was also the fault of other members of the jury, who were more concerned with obtaining superficial agreement than convinced agreement.
- attentionspan 3y agoI've been to "the south" as recently as 2018 and the way some white guests in a taco restaurant conducted themselves towards the hispanic waiters was appalling. The entitlement.. I'm not at all surprised by this recount and wouldn't even be surprised if this happened today.