Both Clark and ol’ George Wallace led a gruesome reign of terror – |
The Battle… Not the War Our country’s shamed by prejudice. Some law-enforcing men dare to abuse our nation’s laws formed for the citizen. One comes to mind, top of the list in ignorance and hate – Jim Clark, a once high sheriff in a prejudicial state. Both he and ol’ George Wallace led a gruesome reign of terror – No Black was safe - to speak of rights was deemed a dreadful error. Clark beat and maimed or killed all those who tried to speak their mind. On camera, his mad nature reared its head for all Mankind… He turned his hate on Vivian – a man who came to speak to state his case for voting rights for all – Clark blew his peak. The film kept rolling as he beat with glee while all could see - Unspoken horrors - deep down South. Sick acts of tyranny. Clark formed and rode in posses as he terrorized all Blacks. At any given place he’d show - with nasty, brute attacks. As sheriff he assumed all rights to carry out his will – And yet again, the cameras captured violence with a chill... He wore a helmet, (just like Patton’s), swagger stick in hand – Upon his horse he cursed and spat while flaunting his command. With clubs they beat their victims using harsh, relentless blows. Insanity was captured! Our shocked country watched their woes. Repulsed by what was going on America cried out. A bill was signed in ’66! New laws began to sprout. We've won the battle – not the war on prejudice and hate. It’s up to us to heal old wounds… Injustice – terminate. |