To say that the Trayvon Martin case has controversy surrounding it would be a major understatement. I, like most Americans, believe it is a tragedy.
I am truly saddened that in the year 2012, there still has to be racism attached to a case such as this one. I would like to point out there is a huge difference between being a racist and being prejudiced. The definition of racism literally means to believe that one race is superior to another, while prejudiced is a word used to prejudge someone. Unfortunately wearing a hoodie with the hood up has become the trademark of gang members/criminals. I have seen signs in convenience stores that prohibit anyone from entering the store with this look. It is not specific towards any race.
Please understand I am in no way implying that anyone walking down the street with their hood up on a hoodie is a criminal. I am not saying that Mr. Zimmerman had or did not have the right to shoot this young man. I was not there so I will never know the accurate version.
I also have to question if this story be receiving as much attention if the racial roles were reversed? I wonder if the majority of Americans are aware of the case involving the two young British men that were killed in cold blood in Florida, James Cooper and James Kouzaris. They were murdered by a 17 year old who referred to them as “crackers” and viciously ignored them when they begged to be allowed to go home. President Obama has not made an attempt to contact their parents after they have tried repeatedly to reach out to the White House.
Please let us keep our wits about this, and let the judicial system handle it.
Toni Easterday
Powder Springs
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I not for the protest there would be no investigation, much less court. That is why people speak out, to insurejustice is served.
"Please let us keep our wits about this, and let the judicial system handle it."
Sound advice.
"in cold blood" definition:
Deliberately, coldly, and dispassionately."
I honestly don't know and I am waiting for the incident to be investigated.
Now, what confuses me more is why Zimmerman hasn't been charged under this very law. Of all the facts that I've heard ,Trayvon was pursued by Zimmerman even against the 911 operators instructions. So, by the "Stand Your Ground" law ,he should have been allowed to attack the aggressor chasing him. Maybe instead of being a bunch of mindless lemmings and screaming for the law to be eliminated ,we should be demanding it be properly applied.
But if a white or (white hispanic?) person was walking down the street with a pointy hood, you dang sure would have no problem expressly stating that they were racist Ku Klux Kluckers.
There is a double standard and black America is not willing to rise to the same standard as everyone else (white, yellow, brown, red...but not black). I'll be upset about Trayvon once black America starts getting upset about all the young black men that were shot this week (and every week) by other young black men. Until then, as far as I am concerned, the larger portion of black America just wants to gripe about something other than the real problems that plague their community. Hint: the white man ain't holding you back anymore. Stop making excuses. Set yourselves free. Take responsibility for your selves.
And your assertion that the color of George Zimmerman (the guy who shot trayvon) is not the problem,is out right lunacy. If a black guy had shot trayvon it would be just another night in the hood. If the guy who was shot was white I can promise you AL Sharpton would be nowhere near. And dear leader Obama would have never mentioned it.
Get real. Engage your brain cells.