I was acting crazy in North America, and all the crazy people there took it seriously.

Chapter 162 Because of concern for the country and its people, let's have a prison BA (Seeking monthly votes)
Logan's fireside chats, even if not one-sided, often garnered a lot of support.

But this time, just like Judge Julian's efforts to mend the rift, it was a tragic case of nobody buying it!
The mainstream white media in the Southern states were the first to launch an attack, stating, "That Irish kid has smeared the Southern white people's defense of law and order as stemming from 'anger and fear,' which is a serious defamation of our white community's image!"

"He distorts our legitimate efforts to combat illegal immigration, stemming from concerns about community safety and the purity of America, into a continuation of racial conflict, merely to cover up his own sinister intentions in making a deal with the devil!"

Black newspapers were equally unmoved; the Chicago Defender's editorial the following day was full of sarcasm:

"Why should a judge who relies on forcibly collecting 'indulgences' from our fellow Black people to maintain so-called 'order' be a hero who heals racial divisions?"

"Whose order is he upholding? Why is it always us Black people who have to bear the burden of the concessions he demands?"

"This kind of 'reconciliation' based on unilateral compromise is nothing more than another form of oppression!"

Even media outlets that pride themselves on neutrality dismiss Logan's "prediction," saying, "It's clear he's been working very hard to deflect responsibility for the 'Death List' taking lives!"

"However, elevating the individual extreme tragedy that Judge Julian encountered to a prediction of the fate of the entire South and even the country is an irresponsible act by the media."

Of course, there was basically no objection to the grant that The Sun gave to Judge Julian.

As for the rest, it was just the angry outburst of a young media professional after a setback.

Laugh to death!

Putting everything else aside, will Black people not back down?

Why wouldn't they back down? Because their teeth are whiter?
This world is ultimately built on power. Where do Black people get the power to fight back against the federal government's attacks?
Countless historical experiences have proven that as long as they dare to riot, a severe crackdown by the Federation will make everything alright.

Therefore, as long as the singing and dancing continue, the world will not descend into chaos.

Why not try guessing whether The Sun's "Death List" can continue?

However, there was one person who firmly believed Logan's "prophecy".

This man is Wade, the slave owner Beric!

First, he knew that The Sun was colluding with the Department of Justice; second, he had dealt with those guys in the Department of Justice and genuinely believed that they would do anything for money.

Do Black people not become unruly if they are unarmed?
Can't those guys sell weapons to Black people? They even sell to gangsters!

And now, those money-grubbing bastards are probably hoping the South will descend into chaos—how can they arrest people if things are chaotic? And how can they get more of their cut from Fox River if they don't arrest people!
Of course, from the perspective of private prisons, Wade Berwick also wished the South would be even more chaotic.

But Logan's statement that "Black people will not back down," combined with Judge Julian's experience of being shot by a Black man, served as a wake-up call for him.

Perhaps Black people aren't as docile as they used to be?
Are they really going to launch a sudden attack now that they're desperate?

What if they shoot him too? Even without a gun, a knife wound would be fatal!

Besides, with so many Black people in his prison, what a huge management risk it would be if they really refused to back down!

How can I get them to obediently be exploited by me?
In the end, Wade Berwick got his inspiration from The Sun!
We still need to focus on "bridging the gap"!

...So when Wade Berwick approached The Sun again, he acted as if he were deeply concerned about the country and its people, which surprised Logan.

He thought the guy was grinning from ear to ear!

Well, actually, Wade Berwick was secretly grinning from ear to ear.

He thought the Sun newspaper was superior! Absolutely superior!

Putting a true hero like Julian, who tries to reason, on the list, and then watching him get into this mess... that's more effective at deterring people than putting a hundred fake heroes on the list!
Now, let's see who dares to be lenient in making judgments, and who dares to deviate from the established standards.
The only downside was that Judge Julian was lucky enough to survive.

If he had died on the spot, the warning effect would have been perfect, enough to make all those with a shred of conscience give up completely!
Of course, he couldn't say these things in the Sun newspaper office, or he was afraid he would be kicked out.

He now needs to align himself with The Sun's position—

"I think The Sun is truly enlightened! It's precisely at times like these that we need to bridge the differences!"

"What do those media outlets that thrive on chaos know? America is in a dilapidated state and needs patriots like The Sun to fix it up!"

Wade Berwick said, "I can be patriotic too, and I can help with repairs."

However, Logan just felt like he must have taken the wrong medicine!

"Tell me, what do you want to do?"

After he rambled on and on, Logan summarized it as, "So you're saying you want to make the black people in prison thank you after you've exploited and oppressed them?"

“Ahem, it doesn’t necessarily have to be Black,” Wade Berwick corrected. “Actually, you don’t need to thank me, just don’t have any rebellious thoughts!”

And he actually did have a plan!
“I’ve thought it through, all I need to do is give them hope! So, I want to partner with The Sun to create Black sports stars in prison!”

In particular, there are always some black people in prison who look like they have a lot of strength, but they can't even operate a sewing machine properly, which is a waste of their lives!
Then Wade Berwick came up with the idea of ​​hosting a competition and making some money by selling tickets!
This requires The Sun to help promote them and turn the best of the best into "sports stars"!
In this way, even being in prison can give you a chance to become a star. How dare you black people resist?
Moreover, while the South throws them into prison, we are giving them a chance to rise above their circumstances. Who would dare say that our Fox River Correctional Center is persecuting Black people?
We are mending the rift and completing the work that Judge Julian did not finish!
Sigh, I've been so influenced by The Sun that I'm so patriotic and concerned about the people!

Logan was stunned.

Believe it or not, it sounds like a wild idea, but upon closer inspection, it seems to have some feasibility!
In particular, when words like Chicago, Black people, and sports stars flashed through his mind, he suddenly had a burst of inspiration!
"You're right, America needs more healing now!"

"We need to give our Black friends more hope!"

"So, Fox River State Prison is planning a large-scale expansion, establishing branches in various states, right? I think we could easily form inmate basketball teams between different prisons and create a basketball league, um, let's call it 'Prison BA'!"

"Basketball? Prison basketball?"

"Yes, prison basketball league!"

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(End of this chapter)