October 25, 2012 — vol. 48, no 12
Roving Camera60-2012-10-25
How do you believe the scandal at the state drug lab will impact communities of color? |
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People in the community already have little or no faith in the police or the law in general. And with this scandal, some will say their doubts are proven. |
Carlos Alvarez IT Codman Square |
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History repeats itself. I think some of the people currently in prison who were rightfully convicted are now back at square one, and it would be a shame for them to come back to the community and destroy what has been cleaned up. |
Nicole Scott Accountant Roxbury |
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I think some criminals that cops were trying to put away for years just got their meal ticket, but who knows if they’ll stay clean or not. |
Shernita Wornum Secretary Dorchester |
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My concern is the fairness of the process and whether we see what cases are fairly re-assessed. |
Alma Bocaletti Case Management Brockton |
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I think it will force the authorities to revisit some cases, which could bring justice to a lot of black and brown people. |
Malhorie Lacombe Physical Therapist Roslindale |
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I think it’ll make it harder for people to trust us. |
Harrison Barnes Accountant Milton |
