Simple question, does the OJ case prove America is racist?

Question

I think it does. I NEVER hear any white people give reasons as to why OJ is innocent, most think he's guilty! You would think there would be a sizable population of whites who would look at the case intelligently, but no!

Of course, many blacks side with OJ purely on race, but many know the cops like to set up people! There is a point, since OJ is very well-off. Fuhrman resented that a whole lot.

Answer 1

Simple answer.

No.

Answer 2

Since when do we have to let a Black person who commited a crime get off the hook because he is Black.



Are you saying everyone who is Black can commit all the crimes they want and get off scott free?



I am White myself and I can tell you right now, I have come across Whites who felt OJ was Innocent and Blacks who felt he was Guilty.



And i've come across people in both races who had mixed feelings on the issue.



OJ Simpson was found innocent in the criminal case by all 12 Jurors but some of them (including a Black Juror) later said we should have found him Guilty.



A dismissed juror who was Black wrote a book saying he felt OJ was guilty (which was published before the verdict, it made me suspect a hung jury would occur).



I had assumed he was innocent till the wrongful death suit where he denied having hit Nicole (and there are numerous 911 calls from her from 1985 - 1993, why do ya think she made those calls?)



And that turned me to undecided, although I use to think he was not the direct killer per say but that the deaths were a mob hit and either the mob did it to frame OJ due to failure to pay for drugs, or OJ paid the mob to do it (which would have made him guilty as if the knife was in his hand).



But with this latest robbery, well guess what, there is high evidence he was involved in a crime.

Answer 3

No, the OJ case doesn't prove that people in America are racist. People have their own thoughts on who is guilty in any cases, but the bias is normally based off other ideas. You can tell that a great deal of this country is racist, however, through plenty of other actions. I've seen many people argue about Obama's race, as though it's a deciding factor in electing him. Racism happens on a day to day basis, though, so it's not necessary to represent it on a national level.

Answer 4

Heck theres someblack people that willside with blacks through anything.



NAACP started defending VICK.



With the evidence against Oj the way it was, he got off on technicallities, because his high priced lawyers were able to circumvent the law.



WHY did he lose the civil case?



If someones guilty I call it as such. If someones innocent Ill add my petition.

But O.J. was guilty, and is Now Guilty.



AndI hope he goes to jail for a long long time.



Finally all his deciet caught up with him.

And hes going to pay.

Even if they dismiss the tape recording...One witness will testify against him....

who dosnt have a record.



And O.J. will definitely get a few years in Jail.!!!



Payback sure is a nasty little female dog.

but so is O.j.

Answer 5

I think you're feeding into the media's bait. I'm sure there are white people who do think he's innocent. But you won't see that on television because that doesn't bring in the ratings.



There are circumstances surround the fact that OJ is guilty. Whether he's innocent or not (back around the time that his wife was murdered), there was no need for him to flee in that Bronco of his. Sounds suspicious to me, and a lot of other people. I don't find that racist.



Oh yeah, and once again, I'm sick of this race card crap!

Answer 6

I don't really know if he is guilty of theft because I don't know if he owned the property or not, the courts will decide. I do know that he admitted to being their and that the people their had guns. Now if you pull a gun on someone and threaten them that is illegal. He has admitted to being at least that guilty even if he hasn't plead guilty.



I think the reason why most people think he is guilty is because he was acquitted of murdering his wife and friend. He then turned around and wrote a book about how he would have done it. I think that would tend to turn people against you. Especially when the only thing that got you off of the murder rap was a good lawyer and the prosecution thinking they had an air tight case.

Answer 7

You talk in circles. OJ was acquited in his murder trial because the prosecutors were stupid and inept. He did it and there shouldn't be any doubt about it. Now he has put his big number 12 foot into it again and this time he will be put away. Amen! For your information OJ is a very sick guy who has severe mental problems. He thinks that he can do anything he wants and get away with it. I don't care if he is black, white or purple (I am not a racist) he pulled off another crime and this time he has had it.

Answer 8

Yes, it definitely proves it. I find myself being very prejudiced towards black people waving guns around. Of course, I'm also against white people doing that. Can we please not play the race card again. He was there, guns were involved. What's racist about that being against the law? He got away with a double murder and with an assult on a film crew. Maybe with three strikes he will be out. I think he is a very dangerous man towards anyone who gets in his way and should be locked up. He didn't look quite as cocky leaving the court room as he has been up until now. Could it be that three days in jail made a dent in him? I wonder how he's gonna pay Johnny Cochran for this trial?

Answer 9

I am sick sick sick to death of OJ. I really don't care if he goes to jail or gets off scott free.

I don't want to see another photo or video of him walking or driving down the street.



I want to see real news about real issues.



The television reporters have lost there back bone and need to report real news that affects us.

Like the job and financial situation in America. They need to start asking politicians real questions about real issues.



The press these days never pressure the president for real answers.

I can get the same crap from the National Enquirer that I get on TV news.

There are a couple of exceptions to the rule about reporters but other then that most are just paparazzi.

Answer 10

No, please stop making assumptions. I'm white, I'm not racist and my belief about O.J.'s guilt has ZIP to do with racism. You're playing the race card yourself to bolster your argument and it fails. I believe I have looked at the case intelligently, but I believe you cannot. You seem blinded by concerns about racism and are offering nothing but warmed over conspiracy theories and too many what ifs. What about the evidence as it stands? That was enough to convince me. If the cops hadn't screwed up that crime scene so bad he'd be cooling his heels on Death Row as we speak. It's their fault the jury had to find him not guilty because of reasonable doubt over the cop's screw ups. Wow have you been reaching for the moon on these questions about him.

To the point that I don't even know which offense you're defending him for here. Are you talking about the murders (which I assumed due to your last question) or the current charges?



Is that you O.J.?

Answer 11

No. If you believe your rant then I pity you. As for Fuhrman, had the whole story come out and Ito's conflict of interest dealing with him been public knowledge he'd never have taken the stand. OJ is a murderer and a thief and I hope they lock him up and throw away the key.

Answer 12

No.



Most people who think OJ is guilty focus mostly on the fact that he had biggest motive and that if anyone kills a woman it is typically a man she has had a past or present relationship with. (this is excluding women who are killed following a rape, which is the second largest group of murdered women)



The likelihood is increased when the relationship has a history of domestic violence as does the Simpson marriage.



The only real question in this case is - Did he do it himself or pay someone to do it for him?

Answer 13

No, I think the case cannot be used as a benchmark; just too many facts against him.



I have no doubt Racism exists in America; I've personally seen examples, but I also believe that it has declined markedly since the 1950's, and it continues to decline.



Here's an interesting study by the Pew Research Center: http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?PageID=754



In many ways, I think the gap that still exists has more to do with culture, class, education, or income differences.

Answer 14

Don't give me that bullshit everyone white and black knows that OJ did that ****. come on a glove didn't fit, is that really hard evidence that he is innocent? no they had nothing else.

I hate when rich white guys get off for **** they did, I'm going oh there racist cause he's white, oh wait I forgot only white people can be racist sorry.

Answer 15

I am not racist. A man killed two people and got away with it because of his fame not his race. I think there are dirty cops but how would they have benefited by framing O.J.?? I am sure they did not put the DNA of Nicole and Ron, inside O.J.'s blazer, on the seats, the floor, the door handle, outside the car and on his shirt and then go throw the bloody glove in his yard. I could go on but I am sure your getting my point. My question to you is are you racist? Are you defending him just because he's black??

Answer 16

No, it doesn't. Lets face it, he got away with murder. Most of my black friends know that he was guilty, but we all agree that the state screwed up the case.



As for the new charges. I think they are bull. The guy that made the tapes sold them for a six figure amount. Thats pure setup.

Answer 17

Even if he was guilty(which he of course ....was) black people would want him off the hook.

Killed a couple of peckerwoods.

The chickens have come home to roost.

Hooray for OJ.

Answer 18

The reason why you won't hear a white person give a reason why OJ is innocent is because he is GUILTY!!!! Now get rid of your crutches bud....

Answer 19

He was found not guilty becouse at that time he had alott of money to buy his freedom......

Money can get you out of a lot of stuff even murder.....



I am white and think it is stupid that people believe because he black that why he got off. Come on now what race is the majority in prison!!!!

Answer 20

Yes America is racist because when a guy gets caught murdering his ex wife and another guy they get taken to jail. If they are rich and play the race card well enough they can go free.



Eventually if they commit armed robbery they might se jail time.

Answer 21

Well, I *do* happen to think he's guilty as hell. I lived in southern California during the trial and watched most of it. Does it make me a racist because I think he murdered two people? I don't think so, but if it makes you feel better to label me for it - go ahead.

Answer 22

Innocense and guilt are determined by the jury, not America. O.J. was arrested for participating in an armed robbery, where firearms were present, in which he worked in concert with the armed individual, hence, the armed robbery charge. What is racist about that?

Answer 23

Well I'm black and I believe O.J. is guilty.



And there was an interview with some of the jurors and even many of the black jurors said they thought he was guilty but that the state didn't prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Answer 24

OJ is his own worst enemy. Race aside, his arrogance and lack of compassion for others is what put him in the position he was in then, and the current situation he is in now.

Answer 25

Are you saying that being black makes OJ automatically innocent, or what? Make me understand.

Answer 26

So, anyone who has ever used the 'n' word is a racist and seeks to railroad innocent blacks?



With that rationale, almost every black I've ever known and many of our black entertainers and popular black sports figures hate blacks and cannot be trusted to participate in any investigation of their fellow blacks.



OJ included.

Answer 27

because he is guilty he even wrote a book about it the only reason he got off was the blacks in LA would go crazy like they did after rodney king

Answer 28

Sure does...white women have no chance in court when murdered by OJ.

Answer 29

That's a double-edged sword. Most black people think he is innocent, however, I know several who think he's guilty as sin.

Answer 30

Perhaps they don't give reasons why he is Innocent because he did it.

Because he was found NOT guilty, does that mean he did not do it?

Answer 31

Nope! It only proves that, sooner or later, more or less, karma will ALWAYS work!



It's just too bad all O.J.'s hard work & money spent trying to "find the REAL killers" will ALL go to waste when he goes to the 'joint'!LMAO! ! ! !

Answer 32

No, it proves that O.J. Simpson is a thug.