Yes, Trayvon Martin was murdered.
Yes, it is a terrible, terrible tragedy.
Yes, I am deeply saddened for his family and friends.
No, I’m not ready to join the movement that this was racial profiling.
This is just my opinion and apparently we all have one in the case of Trayvon’s untimely demise. At 17 years old, the “child” should not have died. Period. But, unfortunately, he did. And you’d probably be surprised to know that roughly, on average, 14 other young people were killed that same day. We’re not hearing much about them in the news though, are we?
According to Teen Violence Statistics Website here are the surprising numbers:
- An average of 15 young people are killed each day in the U.S., and over 80 percent of those are killed with guns.
- In 2004, violence statistics report 750,000 young people were treated in hospitals for violence-related injuries.
- One third of high school students reported being involved in a fight at school in 2004, and 17 percent reported bringing a weapon to school in the month preceding the 2004 survey.
- 1 in 12 teens in high school are injured or threatened with a weapon each year.
- 30 percent of junior and senior high school students are involved in bullying each year as the victim, bully, or both.
- According to a violence statistics report by the U.S. Secret Service, in the previous decade, the odds of a high school student being injured or threatened with a weapon were about 1 in 14, and the odds of a teen being in a physical fight were 1 in 7.
This is remarkably sad, in and of itself, but what makes it worse is when we sensationalize a tragedy based on information that may not be true. Everyone is ready to burn the alleged shooter at the stake, but for the wrong reason.
Yes, Trayvon was murdered.
Yes, it is a terrible, terrible tragedy.
Yes, I am deeply saddened for his family and friends.
But enough with trying to make this into a racially motivated hate crime.
Here’s what we know…somewhere around 7 pm, February 26, 2012, Trayvon was walking back to his father’s girlfriend’s house after going to a convenience store for iced tea and skittles. It had started to rain and Trayvon pulled the hood of his sweatshirt over his head to protect his head and cell phone ear piece. He was on his phone, talking with his girlfriend during the stroll. George Zimmerman, the local Community Watch Coordinator, saw Trayvon and decided he was a suspicious character, possibly a threat, and began following him. Zimmerman called 911. According to many different reports, the 911 operator told him to stay in his vehicle.
Here’s what we don’t know…why did George Zimmerman decide to approach Trayvon? Why was there an argument? Was there a fight? Why was Trayvon shot?
The first news reports about this tragedy claimed George Zimmerman was “white”. Just about every single report says, “African-American male, Trayvon Martin”. And now that the Nation knows Zimmerman is not a Caucasian, the news is still trying to keep the painted picture about racism, by referring to him as “mixed ethnic descent”. Zimmerman’s father is white, his mother Hispanic, but his voter registration card claims the Hispanic portion, not the Caucasian. His photo reflects the Hispanic portion, not the Caucasian.
It’s odd how the racial battle has been the highlight of this tragedy. I believe if George Zimmerman were strictly a Caucasian man, there would already have been more deaths as a result of this one. But he’s not.
And it’s not about race.
News reports and prosecutors have planted the bug on racial profiling. And boy did we fall for it. With all the news reports out there, have you seen the one about NBC apologizing for how they “inserted racism into the Trayvon Martin 911 call”? No, I hadn’t either until yesterday.
Funny how that hasn’t been the hottest news report pertaining to this case.
Yes, Trayvon was murdered.
Yes, it is a terrible, terrible tragedy.
Yes, I am deeply saddened for his family and friends.
But recognize the hoodie did play a role in his death.
Trayvon was a young, black male with a hood over his head. It was raining, and I’m not sure any teenage boy would ever carry an umbrella, so yes, the hoodie is appropriate attire and should not be responsible for Trayvon being referred to as suspicious.
But let’s face facts here people. The hoodie has been used repeatedly, by Caucasians and African Americans alike, as a part of the criminal’s uniform. And if I saw a person walking around in my neighborhood, in the rain, looking at houses, talking into his phone, without a set urgency to get out of the rain, wearing a hoodie…yeah, I’d worry too.
Would I approach him? NO! But I’m not a community watch representative and apparently Zimmerman has been involved with this organization for quite some time. Although this neighborhood is gated, apparently they’ve had some trouble in the past.
Clearly recognize that I am not saying Trayvon should have been murdered for wearing a hoodie, but what the “Million Hoodie March” and the celebrity tweets are saying is that he was killed for his clothing choice. STOP IT. Young men, black and white and everywhere in between, are responsible for making that particular outfit look suspicious.
Here is a report on the community program:
The February 2012 homeowner’s association newsletter requested that crime victims “call our captain, George Zimmerman” after calling the police. “He [Zimmerman] once caught a thief and an arrest was made,” said Cynthia Wibker, secretary of the homeowners association.
Police had been called to The Retreat at Twin Lakes 402 times from January 1, 2011, to February 26, 2012. Crimes committed at The Retreat in the year prior to Martin’s death included eight burglaries, nine thefts and one shooting. The City of Sanford posted a “George Zimmerman 911 Call History” listing 46 event reports naming George Zimmerman as the caller between 2004 and the night of the shooting.
Zimmerman was licensed to carry a firearm. Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee stated that neighborhood watch volunteers are not encouraged to carry a gun but have a Constitutional right to do so. Lee further stated, “Mr. Zimmerman was not acting outside the legal boundaries of Florida Statute by carrying his weapon when this incident occurred.”
So, why would this man call 911 so many times between 2004 and 2012 without incident, yet murder Trayvon?
Did Trayvon, although known for being a terrific kid, attack Zimmerman? Probably not, but keep in mind some people aren’t as innocent as they lead others to believe. How many times have we heard “but he was just the nicest guy. Quiet and reserved, never caused any trouble” about a person charged with multiple murders?
Was Zimmerman power happy with his gun and community watch title? Probably. I think this crime is more about Zimmerman feeling his Wheaties and trying to be a badass than it ever was about race. I believe he got carried away, had a loaded gun ready, and wanted to be Chuck Norris or Clint Eastwood for a day. I also believe with the crime reports from that neighborhood; he was on the path to cleaning up and had the “no one is going to commit a crime in MY neighborhood and get away with it” attitude. It was a recipe for disaster.
I’m sure we’ll find out in the upcoming years with the trial fully televised and all statements regurgitated repeatedly in our newspapers and magazines. I’ll be surprised with all the coverage to date if we can find twelve impartial jurors. It’s OJ all over again.
Yes, Trayvon was murdered.
Yes, it is a terrible, terrible tragedy.
Yes, I am deeply saddened for his family and friends.
But enough with turning this into something it’s not.
What do you think? Was Trayvon just in the wrong place at wrong time? Or have we perpetuated the look of young black male in a hoodie as the poster boy for criminal activity?
Preach on woman! Wonder what Nancy Grace’s crazy-ass is saying about this. LOL
Lol!! I’m sure she jumped all over the bandwagon!! Thanks for dropping by and commenting…
I think the kid was just a kid and was shot by an overzealous neighborhood watch captain. Kids cut through shortcuts all the time. What was this one kid going to do? Break into a house while walking?? Would he then carry something from the house while WALKING? Was it so late at night that it wouldn’t be unusual for a kid to be walking home? Had this same kid not been there before? How many kids go a new way home after stopping at the store for iced tea and skittles? After calling his gf and telling her he was scared cuz this guy was following him, why would he attack and beat the man down?? does any of that make sense? Do I think the cops followed the letter of the law? (YES). Do I think a prosecutor refused to prosecute this case? (YES). Do I think the special prosecutor opted to charge him to satisfy the masses? (OH YES!!!) What can she lose by not prosecuting…her job? her status as one of the favored? Why hasn’t she ever used a grand jury to indict???
Wow Mr. Burke, do we think alike!! Lol. Let me explain…after every post I tend to hash it all out in my mind a few dozen times…when I was “reviewing” this one (read obsessing) I realized I forgot to mention two things. The first is that Zimmerman was definitely an “overzealous community watchman” (SWEAR those were my exact words) and the second was that I wanted to mention the pressure of the public is, in my opinion, the main reason why he was finally arrested. You can’t tell me the pressure from the masses didn’t factor in. I don’t buy it at all. Politics always play a part! It’ll be interesting to see how this pans out, but I feel a bit better bloggin’ it out like this. Thanks for your support!! Happy Bloggin’ to ya.
This post sums up what I’ve been thinking about this thing quite well, and proves to me why the media deserve to stand alongside lawyers, politicians, and crooked cops as the most hated groups in America!
Thank you IzaakMak! Come back often!!!
What’s interesting about either side reporting this issue is the “normalcy” of carrying a gun around. The statistics cited above attest to this and beg the question: should the right to bear arms belong to every citizen? Plenty of cases would have been assaults rather than homicides had guns not been so handy.
That’s an excellent point bear. I believe that’s what Bill Cosby was trying to point out, but is being crucified in the media because he’s not jumping on the race bandwagon. NRA is obviously not supporting this idea, but people need to think about it.
There has to be a way of talking about issues multi-dimensionally. Saying this event is “about” one thing is oversimplifying for the sake of a sound bite.
People should be alarmed that society is armed to the teeth. If I’m riding the bus, knowing that any one of my fellow riders could be packing scares the shit out of me. I’m lucky enough that the odds of anyone packing are low here in Canada. The right to bear arms is something that needs to be examined very critically, in the light of society TODAY. Sadly that can’t happen with all the rhetoric surrounding the issue.
Nice blog! I have been following this story, too. I have two teen sons and it is funny how they view the police. Even though my kids are white, I have to tell them, be careful what you do in a incident with the police, they are your friends, but they see so much danger that they react differently than other people. My kids have been stopped more than once for their dress and age. For example, one time at the bus station, they were asked to quit loitering and get out of here. My son explained that they were just waiting for the bus and they’d be on their way.
I have to say that before I had sons if I saw a group of teen boys walking my way I would cross the street and feel a little threatened. Now, I just think they are just giant babies trying to look tough like my giant babies. Having boys changes your perpective!
You are so right. I also have two boys, but the police did everything right in this case. The problem nowadays is not just those “big babies” it’s the big babies are all packing. Guns alone are not dangerous…guns in the hands of certain people are devastating. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Happy bloggin’ to ya!
A interesting piece.Race should never have been a part of the discussion nor should guns or gun possession. The mere presence of the gun did not set in motion an inevitable outcome. I carry one everywhere. It’s akin to a fire extinguisher. One never knows when it will be needed and secretly prays it never will. It would seem a crime to me (and selfish) to be without it were it needed to defend myself or others. I don’t advocate that all should be armed, either.
We don’t know the whole story and may never. Everyone has moments they rue and wish they could change. I suspect Mr. Zimmerman is no different in this regard. What is patently evident is the media’s headlong rush to splash this across the airwaves and slant it in a negative way. America has come a long way since Rosa Parks’ adventure in mass transportation. I know. I lived in the deep south in the 50′s and remember water fountains for whites only. Allow justice to solve this enigma and let’s ignore the inflammatory rhetoric emanating from the MSM. For the media to take umbrage with this and ignore all the other mayhem that transpired in the days prior and subsequent to this seems a bit facetious.
By the way, nice blog. Your command of the English language is second to none. It’s refreshing to read something with polysyllabic words in it for a change.
Thank you very much! You’ve got excellent points concerning the Trayvon Martin case and I, like you, am eager to see how the justice system prevails. Feel free to stop by often…
I’m sorry — I don’t understand how the shooting of a child with a gun — particularly a child called “coon” in the tape (it’s disputable that this didn’t happen, and if you listen to the tape, it sounds like he says coon) — can have nothing to do with either racism or guns. Racism is a power thing. Guns are a power thing. And — newsflash!! — anyone can be racist, even Hispanics. Heck, black people can even be racist. It’s totally possible. You left these extremely significant statistics off of your quotation from the Teen Violence Website:
“Youth violence can affect anyone, but some groups of teens are more at risk than others:
Violence statistics show youth between the ages of 12 and 24 are the most likely group to be victims of a violent crime.
Male teens are more likely to get into fights than females, and much more likely to die as a result of violence.
Among teens, homicide is the leading cause of death for African Americans, the second leading cause for Latinos, and the third for Native Americans and Asian/Pacific Islanders.”
Teen violence disproportionally kills AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES. TRAYVON’S MURDER IS ABOUT RACE AND GUNS.
Hi Lauren and thanks for stopping by! I can definitely appreciate your points, but I think you missed part of the blog. NBC admitted and apologized for inserting the word “coon” into their 911 transcript. Professionals that analyze calls for a living have determined the word said was actually “punk”.
I believe you may be right about this being about guns, but I’m still not convinced it’s about race. What about all the black on black, or white on white, violence? Is that about race? Most crimes commited against black teens are commited by black teens. That is what I believe should be cause for a million man march.
But the fun part about blogs? We all get to have our own opinions and they all matter! Thanks again for visiting!!
These are SPECULATIONS about his statements — a third possibility has emerged (goon?). It’s an awful lot of effort to try and give this guy an out for what was likely a straightforward, racial slur. It happens all the time. People are racist. I find it really interesting that people are working very hard to make sure that this can’t be interpreted as a racially motivated crime, when racially motivated crimes happen all the time. Why isn’t that conversation worth having? Why is it soooo important to de-racialize this discussion? What work does that do for kids like Trayvon?
By jumping on the race bandwagon we are reducing the tragedy to Trayvon to a typical occurrence instead of highlighting the truth of the horrible incident and finding justice. FOR Trayvon. I didn’t know him, but he matters more to me than that. As a mother of a 20 year old male, my heart breaks for his parents. And I want America to pay attention instead of writing this off as just another racially motivated tragedy. It’s more than that to me. No one seems to care when black kill black, why is that?
But again…just my opinion. I won’t comment on this one again since we can’t define anything until the truth comes out in trial. But thank you for sticking up for what you believe in and I hope to see you on other topics in this blog.
I guess I feel like de-racializing this crime does him terrific injustice because it ignores the circumstances that made his existence threatening to anyone. I simply don’t think you can do justice for Trayvon without acknowledging that he is a young black man, and that by simply looking the way he did, he was at a high risk for exactly the kind of violence that ended his life. I teach at-risk college students, so my room is full of young men who look just like Trayvon. To honor his death but say “No offense, but your murder had nothing to do with looking like you do, living where you do”? It is offensive. That’s all I’m trying to say. Thanks for a civil discussion on a tough topic.
You might find this recent post from Racialicious insightful: http://www.racialicious.com/2012/04/03/trayvon-martin-and-walking-while-black/
Excellent writing. The media and certain folks who jump on any opportunity like this to get their faces in the news have inflated this story beyond its newsworthiness. Almost every night in cities across America young blacks are murdered…in almost every case by other young blacks. The difference is that black on black violence doesn’t attract viewers or sell newspapers or fuel feelings of racial persecution. This is one incident. Let’s not paint a picture of black youth being targeted by people who don’t share their skin color. Crime statistics just don’t support this idea. Thanks for following my blog. Your support is appreciated.
As is yours. Thank you! Anytime someone starts off with such a wonderful compliment, well…you’ve got my undivided attention. Lol. Your points are spot on and I really appreciate the visit. Happy blogging to ya hardrock and please keep in touch!
Likewise. I’m looking forward to following your blog. I know a lot more good things are on the way.
Feeling the need to step in here … I live 10 minutes away from the city of Sanford where this happened. We knew about the shooting at least 3 weeks before the press got wind of it and turned it into this chaos. Where were the marchers when it first happened?
Yes Sanford has their usual racial tensions like any other city but nothing where I would EVER feel unsafe to drive to that area of town.
Here’s what you don’t know (as reported by a local):
1. Zimmerman had dreams of being a policeman and couldn’t get into the academy. Apparently the man has anger issues, surprising huh? This was why he insisted on following Trayvon that night. He has police-envy and in his screwed up mind, he thought he had a right to be there.
2. This is NOT a racial issue as much as it is a gun issue. A man like Zimmerman should never have been given access to a gun.
3. Bill Cosby is 100% correct in his assessment of what happened. It’s about finally standing up to the NRA (hello Gabby Giffords anyone?) and fixing this problem. Not pointing fingers.
4. The absolute main cause to this issue is the Sanford police. They are completely and utterly incompetent – the deputy has already stepped down. They screwed this up BIG time with their lack of investigation and then spent several weeks trying to cover up their stupidity. So finally the state prosecutor had to step in.
And that’s what happened from someone who lives close by ….
Very interesting! Thank you so much for adding local knowledge. My hopes are as the justice system works through the details, many more items that are currently unknown to the average citizen will come to light. Really appreciate your input and hope to see you out here again!
Penneyfox cleared up some issues that had already crossed my mind. It’s not a racial issue, you are right; it’s a power issue. Evidently, Zimmerman had some serious issues and I feel sure that someone (police, local residents) knew about them and took no action allowing him to continue to carry a gun (power); they are as guilty as Zimmerman for pulling the trigger.
AV
Hi there and welcome! Thanks for your input…I’m still torn between it being a power issue or gun control issue. Apparently Zimmerman has experience with protecting that neighborhood without much drama. What do you think of this quote from the media?
Police had been called to The Retreat at Twin Lakes 402 times from January 1, 2011, to February 26, 2012. Crimes committed at The Retreat in the year prior to Martin’s death included eight burglaries, nine thefts and one shooting. The City of Sanford posted a “George Zimmerman 911 Call History” listing 46 event reports naming George Zimmerman as the caller between 2004 and the night of the shooting.
I could have been a little more explicit earlier. Speaking with 21 years as a military & police firearms instructor (not US) and considering Penneyfox’s earlier history of Zimmerman, it confirmed my own theory that Zimmerman has ‘gun fever’ and also an issue with power (anger); he should never have been allowed to look at a gun let alone use/be in possession of one. It’s a volatile mix. As far as gun control goes, it’s a failure because he was licensed to have and carry one. The fact that he confronted the victim, after being told explicitly by the dispatcher not to, speaks oodles about his frame of mind, he was hyped up and nothing would stop him (hunters have the same problem, it’s called ‘buck fever’ that’s why you have hunting accidents).
The 46 incidents earlier handled by Zimmerman ‘without problems’ I am sure that is not correct, this attitude thing does not just suddenly appear; I say that hypothetically because I feel perhaps nothing untoward was ‘reported’ by the officers concerned (who may have been long gone or unwilling to express an opinion) in their debriefs. Often details like this are omitted, maybe not intentionally, in the haste of preparing a report to maybe finish a shift or get back on the road. What I am saying is that Zimmerman had a standing psychological problem that was overlooked/ignored/hidden (schizophrenics are experts at this), but escaped the gun controls.
A point often not mentioned in the news is that Zimmerman’s initial appearance after the incident he showed no evidence of injuries, that these appeared a short time later. A schizophrenic is well capable of self/assisted mutilation to create/verify a story. This aspect should be given more weight and credence.
I apologise for the length of the reply, but with my background you can understand that this story piqued my interest.
AV
Please don’t apologize! This is the kind of experience and knowledge we all need to read! Thank you for your insight. It’ll be quite awhile before this comes to trial, but I can’t wait to hear about it as it unfolds. Sure hope justice will prevail! Thanks and please visit again!
Thank, and I will. I found your slant on the issue refreshingly different.
AV
The reason why this has become a racial issue, is because of evidence on the 911 call on the night of the shooting where Zimmerman is heard saying Trayvon looked suspicious because of his attire (which a lot of people wear; hoodies are common, at least where I’m from, I wear one regularly during the colder months), and also that he is heard saying “coons” on the 911 recording as well. If if weren’t for these remarks, then the whole idea of racial profiling and the like would be dismissed.
Indeed, people do die everyday, and tragedies like this happen all the time, but the reason this story is getting so much attention, is because of the mishandling by the Sanford police department. If everything was done accordingly, then believe me, people would’ve moved on from this already. Being that I am a Black person, who has a son, living in America, this story touches me, because it makes me worry even more for my children.
Everyone may not understand it, especially when the group of people they belong to haven’t been constantly subjected to prejudice-based crimes and laws. Do you have a small fear you carry whenever a police car goes by you, that you’ll be pulled over just to be harassed, not because you broke a law? Have you ever had someone follow you around in a store, because they thought you were going to steal something, despite the fact that you ALWAYS shop at this particular store, and have NEVER stolen anything? I need people to understand how deep this case goes. I need them to know, that if justice isn’t served, then once again, the fabric of America will tear a bit more.
I understand that people are tired of hearing about it, but I’m tired of people not getting the deeper meaning behind the vast exposure of this case.
Hi Just!ne. Thanks for stopping by and providing input to this blog! I just want to follow up on one statement you made about the 911 call…did you see the apology by NBC for “inserting racism into the transcript”? They said they replaced the actual word used (punk) with the racial slur “coon”. Funny how that apology isn’t as viral as the racial slur, don’t you think? Media at its best. Really appreciate your viewpoint and I am looking forward to talking with everyone again once the case goes to trial. Happy bloggin’!
I actually didn’t see that apology, but I’ll be looking it up. Thanks for the info!
I think you are pretty much spot-on with this essay, and I suspect that a great many people agree. However, the sad part is that common sense seems to have no place in this debate as fostered by the media..
Thanks bmj! I’m afraid you’re right about the media and the scary part is what else is out there that we’ve all been fed to be truthful that wasn’t? Makes me rethink a whole lot of publicized events…appreciate you stopping in and commenting. Please come back soon!!
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As a young black man, I must respectfully disagree with some of your comments. This case is definitely about race. I strongly believe that if Mr. Martin had been white, Zimmerman would had never approached him. Secondly, Mr. Zimmerman being Hispanic does not mean that he can’t be, or isn’t prejudiced or racist. I think that many white Americans forget their place of privilege and don’t acknowledge that many minorities (myself included) are harassed, followed, questioned, and watched for no reason other than skin color or style of dress… and not just by the police. People seem to think that they have the right to do that, like Zimmerman. If he was worried, he should have called the police. Martin didn’t owe him any explantion about anything. He has just as much right to be there as anyone else. Furthermore, if a white 17 year old had been killed in the same manner, the media response would have been immediate. In this case, the media only responded AFTER the story gained significant momentum on social media sites. The police did not give the case it’s due dilligence and the Martin family had to get the media involved just to get them to review the facts of the case. I am convinced that had they not, Trayvon’s murder would have been swept under the rug and Mr. Zimmerman would not be charged at all.The million hoodie march was intended to raise awareness about the stereotyping and profiling that occurs in our daily lives, not just in this particular case. The reason so many people, especially minorities, participated, is because many of us share the experience of being followed in stores by security guards (as if whites don’t shoplift) and other experiences like this. You are right, somewhere along the line the hoodie became associated with the stereotpyical criminal and that criminal could be any race or ethniticy. The difference is however, you as a white person would still be given the benefit of the doubt. Was Trayvon supposed to prove that he was NOT a criminal or else be shot? Have you ever had to go out or your way to be overly friendly to prove to people that “Hey, I’m a nice white person, not like those others that you are afraid of and assume are up to no good”? It’s funny that some of my friends growning up would joke that walking through a white neigborhood is more dangerous than walking through are own neighborhoods that are supposedly so plagued with crime.
Very valid points and thank you for disagreeing in such a wonderfully written, respectful manner. I am eager to await what we find out through the trial process. Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
Most everything has been said. I do agree with Bill Cosby as well. What I see and hear is a tragic story with details yet to be divulged. George Zimmerman needs to be scurtinized for his actions but I disagree about the cause being racial profiling.
Understood, thanks for stopping by though and feel free to visit again!
When I said in my comment that most everything had been said, I was not meaning what you wrote in your post. I was letting you know that because I did not find your post in a very timely manner, that most other comments had covered the issue pretty well and there was little new, I personally could add. It is an important conversation to have and I thank you for having it.
thanks again and the post was made while Zimmerman was in jail. So maybe the untimely part was your visit, but I’m happy to have any visits from you!
When the media ( and all of the rest of us ) stop making it about race- it will stop being about race ! People are people!
Nicely said! Thanks for the visit and the comment.
You’re welcome! Peace and Love!
When people stop killing black people because they are black, it will stop being about race. You can’t wish it away. Racism exists.
It does! And that’s the ugly truth! We (humans ) need to wake up and agree that we’re all the same, just different shades of human. Peace and Love
Well said, thispedstrianlife! Peace and Love is definitely what the world needs more of…
Pretty much everything I would have added has already been said. However, I think Nancy Grace is on some pretty strong perimenopausal drugs that I would like to borrow from her- she needs to go on some other tangent for awhile. Basically, I’m with Audrey- she’s loco. I agree with your initial blog. I also say- the first person to come out publicly and say he believed that the hoodie played a role in it- was Geraldo Rivera. And look at the outpouring of vitrol aimed at him, as a result of his statement, which-if I am in America(although I would rather be in England most of the time)-is a right. So- it’s a sad, sad situation, and it’s getting more and more absurd(Elton John, from Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word. Odd that this lyric pops into my head as I am writing this.). I will keep on dropping by and commenting, but this is a great blog. No joke.
Thanks so much generationgbooks! It’s people like you that make me enjoy blogging!
Well gee…if he was out to murder that kid because he was “black”…he would NOT have called the police first and ask for help now would he?
That’s a good point Joyanna! It’s just crazy what all has been said over this terrible tragedy. And now…did you hear the latest that Trayvon had traces of marijuana in his system and that his father confirmed it was not Trayvon yelling help during the neighbors 911 call?? Amazing. Thanks for visiting!!
So, if he smoked marijuana, it’s ok he got shot? That proves… absolutely nothing.
No of course not…that’s not at all what I said. My point was only that it’s crazy what all is coming to light in this situation. That’s all. No negativity and if you’ve read all my posts concerning Trayvon I never, ever said it is ok that he got shot. It’s nothing short of horrible. Your answer is my point…always jumping to the negative.
And Lauren…why didn’t you talk about the other comment in mine about Trayvon’s father confirming it was not actually Trayvon yelling help in the background of the neighbor’s 911 call? Why just jump to the conclusion that I was saying a trace of marijuana means it’s ok that he got shot? That’s nothing but selective negativity and a trace of drama queen. The media does enough highlighting and twisting all by itself.