I'm really friggin' sick of white people who get offended by people using the "n" word in ALL contexts, including, like this, one where it's used to underscore what an ugly word it is. It's an ugly word, but there are contexts where it's appropriate. This declaration is one of those contexts.

over a word that begins with the letter "n"? For real? Like my friend says, "Grow a pair and get in the fight - and that means looking evil square in the eye."

will not be very pleasant. When word gets out of why they are there, I think a little displeasure may be shown. Oh yeah!!!!!!!
Love that judge.

Sit down to hear it. It was an eloquent history lesson and a caution to his community that these kids were part of it.

our supremes, not so interested in hisory.

This many should be speaking to the whole country as his words are extremely important.

historical context must be mentioned. It's been ignored for too long, and some even believe it's over, like our corrupt chief justice. It's not over, it's never been over and it's never been properly addressed or accounted for.

He also is a judge of high intelligence that shows compassion for the victim, not a self-serving narcissist like Scalia and Alito and Thomas. Our conservative supremes should be ashamed to even try to call themselves "justices."

This man is one class act

Rock on, Sir!

He looks very much like my best friend's father who sadly passed away too soon. He was from Louisiana and could cook Southern dishes that would make you wanna dance they were so good. But he was also very chill and liked to talk, so we rarely ate before 10pm when he was cooking. It was a running joke to never come to the house hungry because you would die waiting.

He would tell jokes and laugh just like in that picture. His smile and laughter were totally infectious and some of the best times in my life I had sitting in the kitchen drinking and talking and waiting for the food to cook. He was one amazing person. I bet the honorable judge would be awesome to hang out with as well.

The South has come a long way since the Scottsboro Boys trial (look it up), but they still have plenty of room for improvement.

Judge Reeves can be contacted here:

reeves_chambers@mssd.uscourts.gov

and here's a link to his United States District Court page:

http://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/content/district-judge-carlton-reeves

My email to Judge Reeves:

Dear Judge Reeves:

I read the statement you made to the defendants in the sentencing phase of the James Craig Anderson murder trial.

I was very moved by your statement. I am glad that it was brought to my attention.

There are those in the Federal Judiciary whom I have deep disagreements with. You, Judge Reeves, stand as an example of honesty, integrity, and courage. Your history lesson from the bench needed to be heard, in Mississippi, and beyond.

Thank you for your honest and forthright behavior. I hope to see you considered for a seat on higher courts in our land. You would be a most welcome improvement.

Respectfully yours,

NBachers
San Francisco CA

I agree with your post. I know he is the perfect replacement for one on the Supreme Court.