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Herman writes the ordinary response to atrocities is to banish them from consciousness (Herman 1). With a crime as horrifying as the James Byrd murder, society cannot afford to sweep this issue underneath the rug. Perhaps it takes an event as traumatizing as the Byrd murder to bring society's problems to the forefront. James Byrd Jr's death should be a wake-up call for America that sparks a self-examination and reflection. While some may argue that it is an isolated incident, the Byrd murder should serve as a stark reminder that racial hatred continues to be a national problem. Those who track hate crimes say that while the incident here may be isolated, the apparent thinking behind it is not. Joe Roy, directory of the Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, says Jasper is a reminder that no matter how well we think we're handling our problems, there's always something out there (WSJ A8).
Approximate Word count = 487
Approximate Pages = 1.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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