we should not be compared to willie horton. politicians keep using him as an excuse for not doing the right thing. willie horton was guilty when he went into prison and he was guilty when they let him out. he has nothing to do with their situation. no just legislator, no just clergy's, no just people can sit here and watch what we have been through. if it had not been for jonathan, reverand, and especially the media -- they have been wonderful at exposing the injustice in this country and around the world. we would not have a voice. we would still languish in those places. and they would pretend like nothing happened. tavis: next time, we will hear the story of a former police officer who was wrongfully convicted of a serious crime while on duty at the university of chicago. we will also look at the work being done to combat wrongful convictions. keep the faith. >> for more information on today's show, visit tavis smi ley. tavis: join me next time for the work being done in illinois. >> all i know is my name is james and he nee