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Senators wear 'hoodies' to decry Trayvon Martin's death
timesunion.com ^ | 3/26/2012

Posted on 03/26/2012 6:35:58 PM PDT by Altura Ct.

ALBANY - State Senate Democrats put on hooded sweatshirts to protest the death of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed teen allegedly gunned down by neighborhood crime watch captain in Florida.

At an Capitol news conference, Sen. Eric Adams, D-Brooklyn, denounced the killing of Martin, who, he said, carried nothing but "Skittles and god-damned ice tea."

The Senators discussed the case as groups around the country, including members of the NBA's Miami Heat, have put on the sweatshirts or "hoodies" to decry the 17-year-old's killing.

Martin, who was black, was shot on Feb. 26, allegedly by a neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, 32. Martin was wearing a hooded sweatshirt as he walked through a gated community on the way to the home of his father's girlfriend.

Zimmerman, who is white and Latino, has claimed he fired on the unarmed teen in self defense. The killing, and the lack of criminal charges, have caused outrage in Sanford, the Florida community where the death occurred, an protests around the country.

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Senators-wear-hoodies-to-decry-Trayvon-Martin-s-3435567.php#ixzz1qHDeXcAv


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: trayvonmartin
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To: Altura Ct.

Asshats. They are going to be made to look REAL FOOLISH. Ho stupid.


101 posted on 03/26/2012 8:14:22 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (Feigning past support for a candidate (w/no posting history of it), then suddenly "withdrawing it"?)
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To: SaraJohnson

Most, not all blacks, but certainly the blacks that have turned out for this hate-fest feel anything that happens to whitey at the hands of a ‘’brother’’ is justified.


102 posted on 03/26/2012 8:20:08 PM PDT by jmacusa (Political correctness is cultural Marxism. I'm not a Marxist.)
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To: Altura Ct.

After reading many of the above comments, it occurred to me that not one of you would say what you thought to their faces.


103 posted on 03/26/2012 8:21:10 PM PDT by Praxeologue
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To: Altura Ct.

Will they also beat up any other legislators who know how to read?

I weep for my country. Let’s face it, we are wasting blood, sweat and tears on nonsense across the board.


104 posted on 03/26/2012 8:23:09 PM PDT by Williams (Honey Badger Don't Care)
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To: I am bigjohn
“Zimmerman, who is white and Latino,”

I will never get tired of reading that.

I like it too.

What a knee slapper!

105 posted on 03/26/2012 8:34:46 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Altura Ct.

you pack of dumb stupid fools-you shame yourselves


106 posted on 03/26/2012 8:42:11 PM PDT by denimnlace (In search of America...........)
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To: I am bigjohn
I will never get tired of reading that.

I wonder if Ozero is black and white and Arab all over.

107 posted on 03/26/2012 8:42:46 PM PDT by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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To: AmericanInTokyo

where’s jackson-lee? couldn’t fit that hoodie over her roadkill hairdo?


108 posted on 03/26/2012 8:51:32 PM PDT by denimnlace (In search of America...........)
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To: AmericanInTokyo

Phony fabricated anger in search of a blank check and unopposed power.

109 posted on 03/26/2012 8:53:17 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Altura Ct.

"It's a Mad House!"


110 posted on 03/26/2012 9:00:01 PM PDT by The Duke
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To: Altura Ct.

You know, I wish this whole kerfuffle were about some nekkid chicks, instead of a hoodied hoodlum. Then, we’d see all the liberal celebrities and congresscritters posturing publically in their birthday suits. But then, come to think of it, never mind!


111 posted on 03/26/2012 9:01:44 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans
Idiots

Yes, Village Idiots.

I have a theory. The "a village somewhere is missing its idiots" theory.

All across America, cities, towns and villages have dealt with the "village idiot" crisis by electing them to public office and sending them off to State Capitols and Washington DC.

112 posted on 03/26/2012 9:25:18 PM PDT by sjmjax (Politicans are like bananas - they start out green, turn yellow, then rot.)
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To: Altura Ct.

Charming, dignified - NOT.

Garden ornaments ala those trolls, or whatevah.


113 posted on 03/26/2012 9:35:14 PM PDT by USARightSide ( SUPPORTING O U R TROOPS)
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To: Kennard

No problem, right to their face: “Senators, to me, YOU LOOK LIKE A GARDEN ORNAMENT.”
(Refer to post 113)

I know, my comment is mild, compared to others - - -


114 posted on 03/26/2012 9:50:47 PM PDT by USARightSide ( SUPPORTING O U R TROOPS)
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To: USARightSide
I know, my comment is mild, compared to others - - -

My observation was that, despite all our bluster, we are still transfixed by white guilt.

115 posted on 03/26/2012 10:14:51 PM PDT by Praxeologue
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To: Altura Ct.
Why hoodies?

Trayvon wore Hollister.


116 posted on 03/26/2012 10:27:13 PM PDT by NoLibZone (When will Obama call Trayvon's mom? He was quick to call Sandra Fluke.)
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To: mardi59

Blacks commit more violent crimes against whites than against blacks

http://www.colorofcrime.com/colorofcrime2005.html


117 posted on 03/26/2012 10:36:05 PM PDT by wardaddy (I am a social conservative. My political party left me(again). They can go to hell in a bucket.)
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To: denimnlace

Oh, how nice, a troll has joined the party.


118 posted on 03/27/2012 2:56:18 AM PDT by coon2000 (Give me Liberty or give me death!)
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To: Altura Ct.

Is this for real????? I guess the “I Am Trayvon” Hoodies for Christmas will be a big hit this year.....I bet it outsells the deerrack hats during deer season........And it looks like Yo Mama is cashing in on her kids death....Why should she grieve for a child she raised to be a hoodlum and claim he’s an angel.....It’s all about more money for the welfare mother.......


119 posted on 03/27/2012 3:06:03 AM PDT by geege
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To: Red_Devil 232

Corrupt NY politicians reinforced the association of a hoodie with crime. duh


120 posted on 03/27/2012 8:37:17 AM PDT by y6162
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