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Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney

Jack Rice practices exclusively in the areas of criminal defense and DWI/DUI defense.  He is unique across the entire state of Minnesota and the U.S. as the only criminal defense attorney who is also a former Central Intelligence Agency Officer as well as a former prosecuting attorney. Jack's extensive experience, aggressiveness and passion speak for themselves and he is most proud of his reputation as a fighter for the rights of his clients. He has a national reputation and can be seen frequently on MSNBC, CNN, and other networks across the country.   

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Jan142010

Would We Use This Photo If These People Were White?

DateThursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:59PM | CommentPost a Comment |

AP Photo

I look at this AP photo and I find it overwhelming.  At the same time, I think to print the photo makes sense as it is a true reflection of what is going on in Haiti.  That being said, I have a question.

Why is it that we don't hesitate to show such a photo or dead bodies if it takes place in Africa, Asia or Latin America?  Would we be willing to do the same thing if this happened in Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis? Would be willing to do it if it were dead American soldiers piled up in Afghanistan?  My guess is no!

I guess I just worry that the double standard that I so frequently find around the world continues with the latest tragedy.  Makes me wonder whether the value of human life is a flexible thing based upon race.  

I certainly hope not!

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