This is the dumbest thing ever, even for the Sharpton/Jesse Jackson crowd. If you beat up somebody at school so badly as to induce unconsciousness, you shouldn't be surprised if you go to jail. As others have said, attempted murder is excessive unless intent can be proven, but I cannot begin to understand the outpouring of sympathy and expressions of victimhood over obviously criminal activity.
Did you read the article? Most of it was not mentioned on CBS tonight (such as the racist remarks that caused the beating or that he went to a social function that night). The problem at hand is the double standard in the justice system.
I agree with Reluctant Republican (!) that they should have all just gotten community service. Of course, it's the south, so logic won't prevail ever.
I really don't care about the he said/she said crap. If you physically attack somebody, you should serve time. It doesn't really matter what race the students are. Community service ought to be reserved for very minor, non-violent offenses.
