Trayvon Martin



The nation is currently expressing outrage over the senseless killing of Trayvon Martin last month.  This incident in Florida has resulted in the debate of race, and the stand that people are taking in support of this young man, with thousands marching onto the streets in protest because his killer is not in jail.  So the question remains, was his death accidental, or is the racist ideals still strong among Americans? 

Everybody seems to be talking about this case right now.  I myself talked about this with my parents, and then I hear heated debates on CNN about this with Don Lemon.  And people are throwing opinions right and left, with people defending and critizing George Zimmerman for his actions.  Let's read what has been reported so far:

Martin, a black teen, was walking to his father's girlfriends house from a store when George Zimmerman, a latino american, and the neighborhood watcher, followed him because of what he considered "suspicious" behavior, against the advice of 911.  Martin was fatally shot, with Zimmerman calling it self defense.  Tapes now have Zimmerman saying, "This guy looks like he is up to no good. He is on drugs or something" and saying that his hand was in his waistband and something in his other hand.

Since the incident, Zimmerman has not been charged with anything because of his right to call self defense and because he had a clean record.  The head of the Sanford Police has since stepped down for the moment to make sure that this situation is resolved without him overshadowing the process. 

Since all of this, thousands have went to the streets, demanding that Zimmerman be arrested.  Such leaders include Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III.  And many celebrities are voicing their opinion as well.  And then even President Obama has voiced, saying ,"If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon," quickly calling for an investigation in this case. 

But much of the debate about this is the question on whether race was a factor.  Many are arguing that it was in fact a hate crime, while some are questioning that there isn't enought proof to assume that. 

I know this isn't a lot to sum up this huge debate and sad tragedy.  I just wanted to make sure that my voice was heard among the rest of America and say that I am also outraged by this, and I hope an arrest by Zimmerman is made soon. 

What do you think about this tragedy?  Do you think it was a kill made in self defense?  Or do you think that this was a purposeful attack on the black race.  Post your thoughts now!

-Tyler