I knew once I heard the story of Trayvon Martin and saw such a big reaction across the country I had figured we would write on this topic. Luckly for me I've been looking into it, not to be the judge of who's right or wrong, but get both sides of the story. Who are we to deem whats right and whats wrong for people to do in a country based on freedom. The Trayvon Martin story is very unfortune, my thoughs and condolences go out to his family and friends. Is anyone "guilty" in this case? How should "justice" be served? My question is how will this affect our 2nd amendment?

I'd like to start off by saying Rev. Al Sharpton is a complete joke. He'll make a race issue out of what cereal you buy. Is racisim still around?Yes. Its going to be for as long as their is human beings. Your saying in a country with a black president, where a LATINO shot and African American boy, and for the sole reason he's black and Zimmerman appears white, Sharpton is up in arms along with the NAACP caliming its a race issue. Im sure if the crime was black on black, black on white, brown/yellow whatever you want to call it, Sharpton will have little to say. I think its ironic how a mean preach about removing racism is the leader of an all black organization. Once he begins to see people as human beings and not black or white or asian or middle east, maybe racisim will go away.
Is anyone guilty in this case? Yes, George Zimmerman, a man who is not a cop, was incharge to patrol a gated community and killed a little boy. Just a teenager walking home who got caught up in a bad situation with a bad man. A young man returning home from the store ran managed to get into an altercation with the community watch supervisor, with the young boy ending up dead. The only way justice is to be served is in court, before a judge and his peers, and there is sufficient evidence showing George Zimmerman was attacked. If that was the case he would deserve life in prison for first degree murder, if not I still believe he should get manslaugther for the fact the little boy was not armed and Zimmerman is a grown man.

Well as of Wednesday April 11, 2012, George Zimmerman was charged with 2nd degree murder of Trayvon Martin. Facing 2nd degree murder, which means you killed someone with premeditating it, Zimmerman faces 25years to life with the chance of parole for his crime. One of the questions you asked was is someone guilty, and how should justice be served. Well our justice system has once again prevailed and shows us why we have this system. Somone commits a crime has the right to a free trial and recieved one, now all we have to worry about is how this effects our 2nd amendment. I truely hope that this is not affected, because its one of our rights from our fore fathers who started this country, and we have the rights to defend ourselves. Remember guns dont kill people, people do.
Steve,
ReplyDeleteStrong opinions. Good writing.
But where are the facts?
In your second paragraph, find a quote from Al Sharpton that shows that he's jumping the gun on the racial issue.
Also, what other statics or quotes could you find to back up your analysis?
Your opinion is needed, but find "experts" that will agree or disagree with you.
You've got to back this stuff up.
You also forgot to include you list of facts/sources.
Take the time to finish strong. I know you've got the skills to put the icing on the cake here.
GR: 80