Posted on 07/09/2013 12:20:14 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Like so many people across the country, I have followed the murder trial of George Zimmerman very closely. As we enter what is probably the last week of the trial, I am sure that everyone is anxious about the outcome. For the past sixteen months, I have proudly supported the courageous parents of Trayvon Martin as they have fought for justice for their son. I have greatly admired the grace and humility that they have exuded throughout this entire tragic ordeal. For them, the day of judgement in the courtroom will be a very difficult day and I certainly will say a prayer for them when that day comes.
Even with this important day coming soon, I remind myself that we have already accomplished a tremendous amount in the memory of Trayvon. All we ever asked for was for equal justice for the young man who was killed that drizzling night in Sanford, Florida. If George Zimmerman had rights, so did Trayvon Martin. And that is why Mr. Zimmerman was properly arrested and charged with murder in the second degree. He will soon be judged by a jury of his peers, and that is the best we can do. Whatever decision they make, is a decision that we must live with, whether we like it or not. Whether George Zimmerman is found innocent or guilty by the jury, I am firm believer that all of us live by karmic law, and he will ultimately be punished for the death of Trayvon, no matter what. However, if he walks free out of that courtroom, I understand that some people will be very sad, but we must remember the mission we are on. As I have heard Trayvon's parents say time and time again, they are not only fighting for justice for their son, they are fighting for all of us, especially those parents who have to live through the misery of burying their child and the sadness that comes after.
Their inspiring leadership has already led to action. In 2012, for the first time in 8 years, not ONE state in our nation passed a new "Stand Your Ground" law. The power of the NRA and their gun-toting cronies in business were stopped in their tracks by the Justice For Trayvon Martin movement. That is an incredible accomplishment. That is the mission we must continue after this trial is over. Led by the heroism of Trayvon's parents, we will support their efforts to not only block new laws from being enacted, but also repeal the laws in the twenty five states who already passed "Stand Your Ground" type legislation. And we will certainly support their healing process, as they have become great protectors of our nation's compassion. It is the future that needs to be protected and everyone who stood up for Trayvon plays a part in that protection. If we failed to protect Trayvon on February 26, 2012, we will pledge to never make that mistake again.
Never we will stop fighting for justice for Trayvon, guilty verdict or acquittal, as our work will never be done!
Didn’t some celeb tweet Zimmerman’s address and it turned out to be the wrong address. Was it Simmons?
Sweating to the Oldies has damaged his brain..
Now we get civics lessons from a guy who makes millions off of hip hop. Thank you, Mr. Simmons, for cheapening black culture.
Spike Lee?
Sad, but true. Those that riot will just reinforce the stereotype of the worst of the black community. Like all of human nature - they will be their own worst enemies.
So says a thuggish hip hop producer.
If there is karma, it’s gonna bite Russell’s butt sooner than Zimmerman’s.
Excellent and accurate point. Another aspect of the case that black people view completely different than other people is that they can't understand why a black male teenager wearing a hoodie would raise suspicion. They completely disregard that black male teens make up a small percentage of the population, but commit an alarming amount of crime. The crime level of black male teens is so disproportionate to their percentage of the population and so disproportionate to all other groups in American society that people are more weary of this group on the whole (and deservedly so). To most black people, though, the statistic-based weariness that most people have is nothing more than racism.
You may be right. It was Spike. Thanks!
accomplished a tremendous amount in the memory of Trayvon.
Yes we sure did lets see
arrest record
pot smoker
gang member
thug
Dead thug about sums it up for me.Yep!
“In 2012, for the first time in 8 years, not ONE state in our nation passed a new “Stand Your Ground” law. The power of the NRA and their gun-toting cronies in business were stopped in their tracks by the Justice For Trayvon Martin movement.”
Ah, the truth comes out. Simmons admits that Trayvon was just being used as cover for a political agenda.
Thanks, that link was helpful. I had no idea who Russell Simmons was or that he done so much to destroy civilization by selling feralism.
His conclusions seem irrational in the face of overwhelming evidence, but I’ll give him credit for encouraging calm from the GZ-haters. If they want to believe they can let a not-guilty verdict go because “karma” will punish GZ, that’s a lot better than violence.
One of the men responsible for the spread of the hip hop “culture” that helped usher little Trayvon to the grave.
My apologies. You obviously know what you’re talking about. I’ve been on too many websites where posters still think this is a stand your ground case. Mea culpa.
no problem. i was not necessarily clearly pointing out that the map that showed wi gray is kind of misleading because although we don’t have a separate standalone stand your ground law, the concept of it is incorporated in the recent ccw law changes.
Yeah - totally agree. He should have just stopped with the “jury of his peers” statement. But that’s probably expecting way to much.
I’m not arguing from the point of view of what the actual specifics are - I was phrasing my argument in terms of what the “optics” were when this whole sorry mess got started.
My point is that when this ship first sailed the issue was - as succinctly as I can state it - “white man shoots black man and is given a get out of jail free card”.
That really was the original theme.
Of course since then people have ladled on all of their hopes, fears, expectations, memories of similar incidents, preconceptions etc. so that the original issue has long since gotten lost.
I’m saying simply that in the beginning the “community” wanted their day in court. And now they have it. I really think that should be the primary focus here.
Simmons started down this road but as another poster pointed out veered off into the swamp of “karmic justice” and the “grace” of the family blah blah blah.
To me the narrative - is “See? No get out of jail free card. He got his trial. So let’s put this issue to bed.”
“Their inspiring leadership has already led to action. In 2012, for the first time in 8 years, not ONE state in our nation passed a new “Stand Your Ground” law.”
WTF? Are you picking and choosing your facts or just shading the story?
The fact is, more than 30 states have some form of stand your ground but, that isn’t even the point in this case.
Your obfuscation of the issues and merits notwithstanding.
George Zimmerman was getting his head bounced off concrete and taking a whooping that he, in his moment of fear, thought he was going to lose his life.
When you are on the ground, as evidenced by Zimm’s shirt being wet and having grass stain on the back, you have every right to defend yourself from brain damage or worse, death.
When your life is on the line you can forget Stand Your Ground, which you clearly do not understand, nor do you understand the merits or lacking thereof in this case.
For people like you it’s always about color.
Not that this is a SYG case, because it isn't, but just how strong is your home state self-defense laws?
The map is incorrect. New Hampshire has a Stand Your Ground Law. SB88 was passed in 2011 effectively creating the law. The NH Legislature voted to repeal the law this year but the Senate overruled them and voted to keep the law as is. New Hampshire needs to do some “House” cleaning this next election.
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