Racial Epithets in Court
After listening and reading about Calabro very carefully, as a black woman I totally believe him when he says he did not intentionally use the word “nigger” to get a laugh. It wasn’t funny--it was disgusting for him to find that there was this kind of ignorance in his courtroom in this day and age.
His punishment would be too severe if he is taken off the bench. A second chance is due.
MARIE BAILEY
Pasadena
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