Galbreath's Discourse State

Ware considered Galbreath’s move to file the sedition charge as a political maneuver to gain votes. He was not surprised about Kershaw involvement, as his role in the White Citizens’ Council and other white supremacist circles was no secret. However, he also commented on Major Briley’s statement, who, after consulting with the Justice Department, came out against the charges. Ware suggested that Briley’s position on the legality of the indictment would not mean that he would now be a supporter of the black community. Generally, Ware toned his statements down before court, providing rational descriptions that differ from the officially available written or audio sources available, suggesting that within the black community, talk about the current racial status quo would be plain: “when we talk, we talk in relation to a white society that runs the white system.” He further stated: “One must realize that the future of this country depends on the black and white relationship. SNCC feels no alienation against white people, but against a white system.” It is important to understand that not Ware alone, but with him SNNC, and its shift towards a Black Power ideology was before trial on that day. Moreover, the disparate coverage of the events suggests that the Banner dramatized some of the statements Ware made, including the “by any means necessary” quotation that were used to swear out the citizen’s warrant. …show more content…
In addition, the grand jury, while stating that the evidence would not be sufficient to indict Ware, refused to rule on the constitutionality of the state law, different than their counterparts in Kentucky a few weeks later. John L. Draper had refused to grant Ware a habeas corpus writ without providing and explanation why he chose to “respectfully” denied