Selma Page #2
It's a matter of political priorities.
Poverty is going to be my focus at home
and I want you to help me with this.
We can make big changes
in these things
for people of all colors.
And I know that matters to you,
doesn't it?
This voting thing
is just gonna have to wait.
It...
It can't wait, Mr. President.
Well, why not?
Because there have been thousands
in the South,
including those four girls.
Well, I know that...
And you know the astounding fact
that not one of these criminals
who murder us when and why they want
has ever been convicted.
Yeah, I know we have a lot
of work to do down there.
Not one conviction
because they are protected
by white officials
chosen by an all-white electorate.
And on the rare occasions
that they face trial,
they are freed by all-white juries.
All-white because
you can't serve on a jury
unless you are registered to vote.
Well, Dr. King, you've certainly given me
something to think about.
But this administration is going to
set this aside for a while.
Just for a while, you understand.
Yes, Mr. President, I... I understand.
Selma it is.
We need to see what's what first,
Big Fellow.
We're just here to test the waters.
Oh, my Lord.
What you got us into, woman?
We've got 128 miles
to come to our senses, gentlemen.
Hush.
This here is the place we need to be.
This right here is the next great battle.
I can only imagine.
Decent-looking place to die though.
Ms. Nash.
Mr. Bevel.
Doc? This here is it. Selma's the place.
A lot of groundwork has already
been laid by the people here.
And they ready.
- Sister Boynton.
- Mr. Orange.
Good afternoon.
Dr. King?
May I introduce myself?
Yeah, of course.
Hey!
It's okay. It's okay. I'm okay.
This way, Dr. King.
That white boy can hit.
This place is perfect.
What's the FBI's current information
I heard he was assaulted in Selma.
My information can be
summed up in a few words.
King is a political and moral degenerate.
Well, you say that, J. Edgar.
I have to take it seriously.
But if he's a degenerate,
what I do know is,
he's a non-violent degenerate.
And I want him to go on leading
not one of these bloodthirsty militants.
What I need to know right now is
what's he about to do next?
Mr. President,
you know we can
shut men with power down
permanently and unequivocally.
I'm very aware of that, Mr. Director.
Well, if you prefer a different approach,
we can go with the wife.
We know there's tension
in the home already.
We can weaken the dynamic.
Dismantle the family.
Hello.
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