I’ve been gone for a minute, but now I’m back. At least with this post.

I know we’ve probably all heard and read enough about the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case, but I feel I must say something.

The prosecution was selected and hired by the governor. Is it just me that feels herein lies the first issue? With a state like Florida and a government as it is, with its biases and all, how could Trayvon Martin have a fair trial when the government (who continuously fails minorities) selected the representation?

Initially when I heard the verdict I was shocked, but at the same time, not surprised. The law is inherently biased as well as how jurors interpret the law and all its nuances. As my anger subsided, I thought more about the comments of the prosecution during the press statement following the verdict. The lady (forgive me I do not have her name) was first to speak and her words only incited rage within me. She seemed too complacent with the result. The gentleman lawyer, I was happy, showed emotion and spoke of this as a tragedy. The lady’s complacency made me think. Was this the verdict she hoped for? Why wasn’t the prosecution more focused on the events leading up to the altercation detailing how a young individual, who was being tailed, felt threatened by being followed by an adult? For me, this was the key – the ticket to justification of his violent actions toward GZ. Wouldn’t you react in a similar fashion?

I am walking on a dark rainy night, hood up, realizing I am being followed. For blocks. I believe I have evaded the perp, but no – he reappears. My emotions are all over the place. Why am I being followed – I only went to the store. I am tapped on the shoulder (tho this wasn’t the case let’s imagine this as the initial gesture by GZ) I turn around and on reflex, punch the person dead in the face. He falls, I get on top in a ground and pound stance. I felt my life threatened as I am followed while walking home carelessly from a quick run to the store. I acted in defense of my life. I am shot, in the chest at point blank range and die on that cold rainy night.

My act of violence brought my death – or so defense lawyers for GZ would have you believe. I should not have acted in a violent manner. GZ would not have felt threatened. I would have lived. (or would I?)

The first mistake by the prosecution was failing to prove Trayvon reacted (first, second, third -does not matter) in defense of himself. Defense of being followed and not knowing the outcome. An outcome unknown because black men in America have been shot and killed without cause and with no justice. (Sean Bell – does that ring a bell??? just to name ONE).

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