Former KKK member Elwin Wilson apologizes to Rep. John Lewis for beating him decades ago.

[Wetzelbill]

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This is amazing. -WB

[TheBigotBasher]

1. I trust that the bigot did go to prison for this

and if not - he still should.

[Syrinx]

8. I would suspect that the statute of limitations has been exceeded

The incident was nearly fifty years ago.

[TheBigotBasher]

14. I was thinking at the time of the attack;

Also I thought the statute of limitations applied only financial issues.

John Lewis is an amazing man. The more I learn of him, hear of him, the more impressed I become. He is a credit to America.

[drgonzosghost]

16. This was back "in the old school days" when people didn't really..

press charges for assault. Not saying it's right, but back then taking a beating was a sign of manliness for some reason.

[EFerrari]

18. And being black meant law enforcement wouldn't listen to you anyway

in many venues. . . .

[Syrinx]

29. you said he should still be prosecuted

I'm certainly not a lawyer, but I think the statute of limitations applies to just about everything, except murder. There is no SOL on murder.

I agree with you about John Lewis. He is a great man.

[roguevalley]

19. what he did was bigger than any punishment man could give him.

his conscience claimed him and he redeemed his soul when he came forward in public, in spite of the people around him in his life who are probably aghast, and said I am sorry. That is what real redemption, real dignity is, him asking and having it accepted. This is wonderful.

[drgonzosghost]

20. Very well put indeed!

Hit the nail right on the head, my friend!

[roguevalley]

22. I believe in the grace of redemption. :-D

[TheBigotBasher]

27. He is a God bothering bigot

who in the twilight of his years "needs to" pray for forgiveness. In my mind, the only person who comes out of this better is Rep John Lewis.

[Syrinx]

30. I agree

I think it is crazy talk to talk about prosecuting the man after he has repented for his sins.

:thumbsup:

[EFerrari]

2. I wonder if it's possible to write a note to Wilson.

That is amazing.

[Triana]

3. It would be nice if there was a way to show him support for what he's done

because no doubt he WILL get more of those nasty calls - or worse.

[cooolandrew]

6. I think he'll be fine with the calls now in part way his conscience is clean >

and he's put out such a positive message to the world. If he encourages more to do the same all the better as it means a more harmonious and in a way peaceful nation can come from it.

[BeliQueen]

25. I hope he continues to get nasty phone calls

Nothing threatening or overwhelming, but just enough so that he's able to spread his message one person at a time.

He's been where they are, and he's overcome his hatred. He's the person these people need to speak with because he can relate to them.

[Wetzelbill]

5. that's a good idea

Maybe we could send them to John Lewis and his office can find a way to pass it on?

[EFerrari]

7. Maybe it could be sent to reporter Andrew Dys at the Rock Hill Herald,

where the story was first reported. Mr. Wilson might be getting weird stuff in the mail and might decide to toss everything he doesn't recognize. Maybe postcards so it can be seen immediately that it's just a note in support.

Andrew Dys c/o
The Rock Hill Herald
P.O. Box 11707
Rock Hill, SC 29731

Email:
[e-mail]

:hi:

[cooolandrew]

4. This is a very beautiful thing. Barack's election will be a very positive thing for the world>

as those who have been bigotted will begin to question their whole belief system. Which with whatever world events come President Obama's way good or bad, it can only enrich us all.

[stlsaxman]

9. Happily 5th Recommendation- Elwin Wilson is a REAL man! n/t

[mmonk]

10. Recommended.

[Jefferson23]

11. K&R, This was amazing and Lewis is one of the most gracious and

decent men alive.

[Ishoutandscream2]

12. A moment of healing. How refreshing.

Lewis was very, very gracious. And kudos to Mr. Wilson for acknowledging his guilt and asking for forgiveness. We need more of this in our world.

[Jack Rabbit]

13. K/R

There is such a thing as redemption.

[Wetzelbill]

17. I think so

It took some serious courage for this man to come forward like this.

[ihavenobias]

15. K & R

Good find.

[Turborama]

21. "love is much stronger than hate"

That was wonderful, thank-you for the share! K&R

[ReliantJ]

23. heart warming

[Number23]

24. "Hate is too heavy a burden to bear"

Good God. :cry:

If I could rec this a hundred times. Thanks so much for posting.

[Wetzelbill]

26. you're welcome

Glad to do it.

[Wetzelbill]

28. kick