walking while black - Trayvon Martin

[HairOfTheDog]

Also, lots of talk about how black children aren't safe from profilers like Zimmerman under such laws, nor are they protected by the justice system under such laws.

Zimmerman? C'mon, HotD . . . you're sugar coating the issue!

Hey, now! I'm sugar-free.

I'm just reporting the gist of the public protesters' speeches made at this weekend's rallies.

As far as Obama and Holder's statements from last week, I think they needed to say something.

I kinda wish they'd have limited public statements to a reiteration of their sorrow for the family's loss, respect for the verdict, acknowledgement that the potential civil rights case is being reviewed... Making personal statements (especially while confirming possible federal charges are being considered) is unwise and rubs me the wrong way, whether their sentiments are sincere or primarily motivated by politics.

But, others have different opinions about Obama and Holder making such comments, obviously...



I wonder how the protesters are gonna feel when no federal charges are filed? That may be one of the reasons that Obama and Holder are making it clear that they understand and identify with the protesters; cushioning themselves for the blow to come later?