“The only reason Kate had run afoul of the law was because she had shot a white man. The rules were different for them. They could shoot and kill almost anyone and suffer little to no consequences. Yet, if a black, Hispanic, Indian or anyone not white harmed them all the weight of the white judicial system came tumbling down on the heads of those criminals.” Excerpt From Peace Quiet and a Little Justice in the Territories Mark T. Sneed This material may be protected by copyright.” Racism In AmericaSlavesSlavery In The United StatesSlavery In AmericaRacism In The WestBlack CowboysBlack WesternsRacism In The Old West Book:Peace, Quiet and a Little Justice in a Lawless Territory Source: Peace, Quiet and a Little Justice in a Lawless Territory