N.J. teacher fired over students' 'get well' letters to convicted cop killer

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98. Do you personally believe that Mumia killed him or not?

His own story has changed repeatedly--and drastically--so it's hard to say what Mumia himself believes.

Also, comparing Mumia's conviction with Mandela's imprisonment is rather offensive, and calling Mumia a "political prisoner" is a propaganda tactic. Mandela was jailed under the bullshit "Suppression of Communism Act," while Mumia was convicted of murder. You and Amnesty International are fond of critiquing the procedural particulars of the trial, but the case has been heavily reviewed and his conviction has stood.

As pointed out in the article at which you proudly look down your nose, there are other far more controversial convictions of black males, but they aren't as famous and therefore attract far less celebrity support.

[div class="excerpt']So before asking this teacher, maybe you should take it up with them as to why they talk about him and not any random convict. Your quarrel is with them, not with her. Did Amnesty International instruct these children on their view of particulars of the case and then send the children's letters to the convicted murderer? No? Then you're making a preposterous assertion.