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[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.