Saturday, July 13, 2013

For Trayvon Martin

There are no words that even begin to express the sorrow and anger I feel in response to the verdict in the Travyon Martin trial (which is what we might as well call it, since I think that the "not guilty" verdict in favor of George Zimmerman was foreordained).  Clearly, it is legal in America to be part of a neighborhood watch despite a background that would preclude membership in a police force, and to shoot and kill an unarmed young man despite being told to discontinue pursuit--so long as the young man is African-American.

The trial's outcome, and the level of public support for Zimmerman, should surprise no one in light of the real roots of the Second Amendment.  I've published this link before, but I'm offering it again, simply because it is the most meaningful tribute to Trayvon that I can think of.

May he rest in peace.  May his family and friends find peace.  And may the rest of us know no peace, until we can prevent an outrage like this from ever happening again.

And, if you really believe this has nothing to do with race, take a look.

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