Re: Mumia Abu-Jamal
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not a RATM fan, i was originally turned on to the story by a freind, ya ive seen the pamphlets but also researched online, library, etc, i do realize material put out by left wing groups could easily be slanted, but if you look at the fbi's behavior in regard to the black panthers during the time period, a frame up certinly seems likely
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"The FBI's behavior" wasn't unusual in the least. They knew these facts at the time:
The Panthers are militant
The Panthers are stockpiling guns
The Panthers are roving the streets
The Panthers are conflicting with local police
Using those facts, they began an investigation. I really hate to burst your bubble, but I've got the facts to back this statement up. The Panthers were a street gang, nothing more. The Panthers are no different than the Bloods or the Crips.
The fact that they've played race as an issue should not distract you.
The Panthers at that time were stockpiling arms, and involved in the drug trade. They are also involved in several murders. See Betty Van Patter for details.
The FBI did what the FBI does. They investigated, then began to attempt to infiltrate, what they considered to be a threat to American safety.
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