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[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Danzig

it's not a matter of what race zimmerman is, it's the fact that he was suspicious of martin because martin was black.

I'm sure you meant Trayvon and not Martin and think his race is a big deal for 'the story' some news channels are covering 24/7.

I get a feeling they hope for violence sometimes. And they're ignorant and racist in reporting the African American community may riot if Zimmerman walks.

Imagine if the media talked of possible riots and looting by whites in Brentwood if OJ walked, which he did.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

I'm sure you meant Trayvon and not Martin and think his race is a big deal for 'the story' some news channels are covering 24/7.

I get a feeling they hope for violence sometimes. And they're ignorant and racist in reporting the African American community may riot if Zimmerman walks.

Imagine if the media talked of possible riots and looting by whites in Brentwood if OJ walked, which he did.

if i refer to zimmerman, why can't i refer to martin, since it's trayvon's last name? and of course it's a big deal, it's a huge part of the whole story.
trayvon martin is white-the entire incident never happens. and it's not hope. it's a real possibility. the story is about race, it would stand to reason there would be a reaction based on how the story plays out.
it's not 'ignorant and racist'. had there not been an outcry, there wouldn't have been an investigation, a trial. i'm sorry that you think it's all no big deal, because it is one. it indicates that for many, there is still a mindset that a black person is automatically to be suspected. add in that the person who is suspicious seems to be less than normal and well-balanced, and you have a recipe for disaster.
why you think the media shouldn't report on it is beyond me. it's the latest poster child for the still-prevalent racism in this country.

[Danzig]

zimmerman not guilty, and i'm not surprised.

[dellinger63]

And all quiet in the neighborhood sans one police car in Oakland being destroyed which, the media now keeps playing over and over.

To me the mindset that led to profiling and the following of Trayvon is similar to the mindset that leads the media to believe African Americans were going to riot if the jury came back not guilty.

My question is why CNN put a cheating minister, who is waiting for his felon son and felon daughter-in-law to get sentenced, living 1500 miles away from Sanford as some sort of spokesman for the African American community? My Lord couldn't they find someone local with no felonious children, faithful to his wife and with no bastard children to represent the community?

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

the letter of the law was served..im torn..Zimmerman was getting his ass kicked..so the kid would of got battery jail..ect.dont take skittles to a gun fight..

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

And all quiet in the neighborhood sans one police car in Oakland being destroyed which, the media now keeps playing over and over.

To me the mindset that led to profiling and the following of Trayvon is similar to the mindset that leads the media to believe African Americans were going to riot if the jury came back not guilty.

My question is why CNN put a cheating minister, who is waiting for his felon son and felon daughter-in-law to get sentenced, living 1500 miles away from Sanford as some sort of spokesman for the African American community? My Lord couldn't they find someone local with no felonious children, faithful to his wife and with no bastard children to represent the community?

[jms62]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

And all quiet in the neighborhood sans one police car in Oakland being destroyed which, the media now keeps playing over and over.

To me the mindset that led to profiling and the following of Trayvon is similar to the mindset that leads the media to believe African Americans were going to riot if the jury came back not guilty.

My question is why CNN put a cheating minister, who is waiting for his felon son and felon daughter-in-law to get sentenced, living 1500 miles away from Sanford as some sort of spokesman for the African American community? My Lord couldn't they find someone local with no felonious children, faithful to his wife and with no bastard children to represent the community?

Todays media try to influence events to make news. The verdict was just. The Stand your ground law is ****ed up.
If Derby Trail had a stand your ground law it would be crickets in here. Id be dead a long long time ago.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by jms62

Todays media try to influence events to make news. The verdict was just. The Stand your ground law is ****ed up.
If Derby Trail had a stand your ground law it would be crickets in here. Id be dead a long long time ago.

I don't think 'stand your ground' proponents accounted for wanna-be cops who after a year working out in a MMA gym still can't throw a punch, on neighborhood patrol.

In a chicken or egg argument did Zimmerman target Trayvon because he was a racist profiling or using statistics? I have no clue as to the racial makeup of criminals in Sanford but in Chicago young black males between 16-30 account for 70% of murder offenders yet they make up under 10% of the population. Sometimes the facts aren't PC. Tragically in Chicago African Americans also account for 75% of murder victims.

That said, Zimmerman should have left the gun at home when on patrol and used his cell to call police. Or better yet, just stayed at home, with his gun protecting himself and family from potential intruders. Much less likely to make a mistake.

The media's continuous race baiting during and now after the trial ignores the fact that what they consider racist America currently has an African American President heading up the country and a African American Attorney General representing the country in legal matters.

BTW Because it was an all-women jury do you think they can/will change their minds? (That was a joke people)

[Danzig]

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