Discussion Topic Discuss differences in research findings regarding sentences imposed on whites and those imposed on African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. Your first discussion forum response must be submitted by Friday at 5pm. To earn a grade of 100% you must respond to at least 2 of your classmates before Sunday at 5pm. If you submit your initial post after Friday at 5pm, the highest grade you can earn is a 50% even if you post to other classmates. The discussions are designed to develop and encourage communication between your peers and I on a continual basis during the week. All discussion forums are graded; therefore, it's incumbent upon students to ensure that some method of communication is placed within the discussion forum weekly. Please check your spelling and grammar. Full paragraphs are to be utilized. Do not use text language in our forums. Support your post with textbook or credible online sources when necessary. We must be respectful of differing perspectives. Disruptive or non-civil responses among students will not be tolerated. Please refer to your syllabus and welcome message (In the "Start Here" folder) for other detailed information regarding the discussion forums. You must post your responses by Sunday at 5pm to get attendance credit for participating in the forums. Discussion Forums then close. There are no make-ups for discussion forums. Yod should also submit at least 2 substantial responses to your classmates' posts. Post your response first before you can review your