Mississippi Trial, 1955

The African American senator from Michigan is treated poorly by the deputies, illustrating that special treatment or respect does not exist for African Americans no matter who they are. Im my opinion, the Senator allows the deputies to treat him this way, so as to avoid any kind of confrontation. He is there to observe and witness..... he will make his voice heard after the fact..... he will not attract attention or inspire additional violence, as it might lead to his ejection from the proceedings.