DoJ report acknowledges attack ‘was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence’
The DoJ’s findings acknowledged the role of Tulsa law enforcement in the massacre, including that of Tulsa police who “deputized hundreds of white residents, many of whom – immediately before being awarded a badge – had been drinking and agitating for [a lynching]”. According to the report, more than 500 men were deputized in less than 30 minutes.
he was told he “could now ‘go out and shoot any [N-word] you see and the law’ll be behind you’”.
Once upon a time. But, no, they don’t deserve any credit now.
The 100 year delay objectively destroyed any meaningful benefit of the release.
So, hard disagree from me. This was NOT the right thing to do. It literally makes no difference that it’s been released.