The Justice/Just-Us Survey

On July 16, 2009 the Cambridge Police Department arrested and charged Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. with disorderly conduct in his own house. All chargers were dropped. Share your thoughts on what role you believe race played in Prof. Gates' arrest by taking our Justice/Just-Us survey.

1. Why do you think Sgt. Crowley arrested Professor Gates after he knew Professor Gates lived in the house? : *

Because Sgt. Crowley didn’t know the law.

Because Sgt. Crowley was irritated.

Because Professor Gates is black.

Because he thought Professor Gates didn’t respect his authority.

Because Professor Gates got upset and loud.

2. If Professor Gates were a white man, do you think Sgt. Crowley would have arrested him after he knew Professor Gates lived in the house?: *

Yes

No

Maybe

3. What is disorderly conduct?: *

4. What should we do when someone we know does and says something racist?: *

Nothing

Tell them that it's racist

Tell them they have to change

5. Is racism against black people the same today as in the 1960s?: *

The same

Things are better

Things are worse

6. If a successful black man living in a rich white neighborhood loses the keys to his house, what should he do to get in?: *

7. If a successful black man living in a black neighborhood loses the keys to his house, what should he do to get in?: *

8. Additional Comments:

Personal Info (Optional)

Age:

Ethnicity:

Gender:

male

female

Region of US:

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