Sunday 25 March 2012

Trayvon Martin-don't you dare forget him

I will tell you the very little I know about this young man. He was murdered by a coward,(allegedly). Geraldo who lost all credability when he sold out years ago, says hoodies are frightening things. As if that is some freaking defense of this crime. And make no mistake, despite Florida law, self-defense was not intended for a boy with candy and a soda to be gunned down like an animal. No one called his mama, despite the fact that he was carrying a cell phone. The police told Zimmerman they were coming and to leave it be. The police, trained to gather facts and use appropriate actions, were not allowed to do their jobs. Zimmerman took it upon himself to be judge, jury, and executioner. No one has the right to hold all the cards, which is why we have a justice system and three branches of checks and balances in our government. His willful disregard for police instructions was a crime before the word "coon" was used, or a shot fired. Having fired a weapon, no drug or alcohol testing was done, despite the fact the victim was subjected to it before anyone had determined John Doe's real name, or called his family.  If the actual police officers discharged their weapon, immediately Internal Affairs would jump in. Determining if the lethal force was deemed righteous, and testing the cops fitness to perform in his job. Zimmerman was questioned, said "he felt threatened" and released. If Zimmerman wants to be the cop and jury and executioner, should he not have a bit more rigid standards to uphold in evidence? 


A simple check of the cell phone could have ended a lot of speculation. I smell racism, and sadly  the stink rises to the nostrils of God. I know you haters will say,"well would you be happy if Zimmerman was lying on that slab instead?" Well, crime happens, and we must all guard against it, but using the word "coon" changes it to a hate crime, and that adds (rightfully) another dimension to the pain of those Trayvon left behind. I think perhaps the Florida judicial system from cop to the Supreme Court of Florida needs a job review. IS it justice we seek, or a swift resolution to this tragic waste of life. A boy dead with candy and a soda. Florida Mothers now will have to walk their kids to the candy store, for fear of the terror of racist old men. For shame, Florida. Apparently Mickey Mouse refers to the homicide unit.
Yes I am angry.

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