walking while black - Trayvon Martin

[Midwest Spy]

And "Punks", MS . . . that word must mean "nigger" to you.

The black guys I have known have always equated 'punk' with 'nigger' when uttered by a white/non-black.

[ramseycat]

I try really hard not to judge people by how they look. I can admit I am not always successful. Like at the nail salon. This lady about my age had on short shorts, high heeled sandals, and a tank top. Tons of make up and super long nails painted orange. I'm sure she is super nice but she looked like a hussy.

You should have followed her to see if she was up to no good and then shot her when she tried to stab you with her stilettos.

If only I had the time...

[HairOfTheDog]

And "Punks", MS . . . that word must mean "nigger" to you.

The black guys I have known have always equated 'punk' with 'nigger' when uttered by a white/non-black.

What does that have to do with anything?

Last I checked, you weren't black and neither was Zimmerman.

ETA: Nevermind; I think I see what you mean now. Even if you and/or Zimmerman don't equate "punk" with "nigger" (I've never heard that they're considered equivalent before), you think that black people consider those words synonymous.

[BlueTiki]

The black guys I have known have always equated 'punk' with 'nigger' when uttered by a white/non-black.

All the school kids so sick of books
They like the NIGGER and the metal band Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian

Take a tour through the sewer
Don't strain your brain, paint a train
You'll be singin' in the rain
I said, "Don't stop, do NIGGER rock" Blondie - Rapture

We're white NIGGERS on dope
Mom and Dad live in Hollywood Tubes - White Punks on Dope

NIGGER ain't no religious cult
NIGGER means thinking for yourself
You ain't hardcore cos you spike your hair
When a jock still lives inside your head

Nazi NIGGER
Nazi NIGGER
Nazi NIGGER-Fuck Off! Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off

Yeah . . . nigger melds seamlessly with the word "punk".

Like at the end of Dirty Harry . . . when Harry wasted Scorpio (who identified himself as White).

[Cynical Ninja]

I've heard the phrase “punk ass nigger” mentioned before.

[HairOfTheDog]

I've heard the phrase “punk ass nigger” mentioned before.

"punkass" is an adjective that gets used with a lot of words.

punkass bitch
punkass thug
punkass ho
punkass loser
punkass nigger

"Punk" and "nigger" don't mean the same thing. Whether some people hear (or say) "punk" and equate it to "nigger", aside from some acquaintances of MS, IDK.

Anyway, back to the case of George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin:

Had George said "fucking niggers, these assholes always get away" to describe Trayvon Martin, I think the case would have been presented differently and perceived differently by many. I also think that chances of it being classified as a hate crime/civil rights violation would have been higher. These are only my opinions.

But, Zimmerman didn't say that, and the prosecution didn't claim that's what he meant.

I did some more reading as to the speeches and sentiments being expressed by protesters in various cities. I didn't come across any claiming that George meant "nigger" when he called Trayvon a "punk", though some believe that George profiled (in their opinions, racially profiled or stereotyped) Trayvon as being up to no good because Trayvon was black. They believe that George wouldn't have followed and killed Trayvon Martin otherwise and that justice was not served. Lots of criticism regarding how the prosecution handled the case as well.

[Cynical Ninja]

Any trouble being reported at any of these protests yet? I know its early you're at least 5 hours behind me over there.

[HairOfTheDog]

No trouble being reported.

The rallies across 100 cities are peaceful, from what I've seen in media coverage here. They were organized by Al Sharpton's National Action Network and there are set speakers voicing their opinions to very large crowds. I saw some coverage from the rally in NYC with Sybrina Fulton, Miami with Tracy Martin, and one in Detroit with local leaders and preachers.

The two main calls to action that continue to be voiced at rallies/protests:

1. A federal civil rights violation charge against Zimmerman. I think they're going to be disappointed on that one; the evidence doesn't support such a charge.

2. A review of Stand Your Ground laws with subsequent revisions making it more difficult for killers to get away with murder (saw many protesters carrying signs reading, "George Zimmerman is a murderer").

The laws are determined by the states, not federally. Some states have already seen proposed SYG laws fail in the wake of the Trayvon Martin killing. Some states may review their existing SYG laws and revise them; remains to be seen. Florida officials, however, don't appear to be considering changes on that front - based on recent statements from state officials.

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.

[ZEROSPHERES]

SYG has gone from meaning 'Stand Your Ground' to 'Shoot Your Gun'.

[BlueTiki]

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!

Why wasn't it just a few days ago that our US Attorney General, Eric Holder, basically stated all LEOs are racist when it comes to Black youth?

"So Trayvon’s death last spring caused me to sit down to have a conversation with my own 15-year-old son, like my dad did with me. This was a father-son tradition I hoped would not need to be handed down. But as a father who loves his son and who is more knowing in the ways of the world, I had to do this to protect my boy. I am his father, and it is my responsibility, not to burden him with the baggage of eras long gone, but to make him aware of the world that he must still confront. This is a sad reality in a nation that is changing for the better in so many ways.

Years ago, some of these same issues drove my father to sit down with me to have a conversation — which is no doubt familiar to many of you — about how, as a young black man, I should interact with the police, what to say and how to conduct myself if I was ever stopped or confronted in a way that I thought was unwarranted."

Wow . . . Talk about profiling, Mr. Attorney General!

Too bad you missed the fact Skittles folks didn't really give a damn about him and perhaps they needed "the talk".

If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Holder, you did state it is the parents' responsibility for the safety of their child:

"I had to do this to protect my boy. I am his father, and it is my responsibility . . ."

[Cynical Ninja]

The MET police in London admitted they profiled people especially young black men.

They were asked if it was more likely they would stop/search a dude if he was young and black and they more or less said “well yeah probably”.

[BlueTiki]

The MET police in London admitted they profiled people especially young black men.

They were asked if it was more likely they would stop/search a dude if he was young and black and they more or less said “well yeah probably”.

profiled people . . . “well yeah probably”

At least the UK doesn't absolutely target nigger kids as suggested by Holder's comments as what is happening throughout the United States.

So much for waiting for Law Enforcement to show up and assist Trayvon.

[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?

[ZEROSPHERES]

Both the President and the AG are doing little to nothing to ameliorate racial tensions. IMHO

[ZEROSPHERES]

At first glance that sign looks to be thanking Obama for SPOOKING OUT

[SIXFOOTERsez]

Both the President and the AG are doing little to nothing to ameliorate racial tensions. IMHO

No Shit. Instead of telling the assholes to pull their pants up and stop acting like assholes they keep stirring the pot.
This is something I noticed several years ago, on the cover page of todays Sun Sentinel there 7 stories about blacks killing blacks.
1 about white cops killing 1 black and 4 or 5 white folks going to jail.
There is never a day without at least 1 on the cover page usually above the fold.

Take responsibility for your own shit if you want to be taken seriously

[SIXFOOTERsez]

Here is a bit of Irony

http://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_le...n_case.pdf

LAURA W. MURPHY, Director
WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE OFFICE
915 15^th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005
July 18, 2013
The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr.
United States Attorney General
Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Attorney General Holder,
We are writing to clearly state the ACLU’s position on whether or not the Department of Justice (DOJ) should consider bringing federal civil rights or hate crimes charges as a result of the state court acquittal in the George Zimmerman case. Even though the Supreme Court permits a federal prosecution following a state prosecution, the ACLU believes the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Constitution protects someone from being prosecuted in another court for charges arising from the same transaction. A jury found Zimmerman not guilty, and that should be the end of the criminal case.
However, there are still actions the federal government can take to help communities like Sanford, Florida to ensure tragedies similar to Trayvon Martin’s untimely death do not happen again, including preventing widespread racial profiling. Although the George Zimmerman case did not involve a law enforcement officer, many other shootings of unarmed Black men around the country have. In 1999, 22 year old Guinea immigrant Amadou Ahmed Diallo was fatally shot 41 times by white New York police officers. Sean Bell was a 23-year-old African American who was shot 50 times and killed by New York City police when leaving his bachelor party in 2003. In 2005, New Orleans police officers shot six unarmed civilians, two of whom died, near the Danziger Bridge in the days after Hurricane Katrina. More recently, 22-year-old Oscar Grant, an African American, was shot in the back and killed by Oakland transit police on New Year’s morning in 2009 after getting off the BART train. These cases are painful illustrations of the need for the Department to prioritize issuing strengthened guidance to law enforcement on racial profiling and excessive force.
Furthermore, the Department can also help provide training to the community to help end the pervasive practice of racial profiling. In anticipation of the verdict in the Zimmerman case, the Department’s Community Relations Service should be commended for quickly arriving in Sanford to assist the community with the aftermath of the decision. Many wounds need to be healed in Sanford and DOJ should continue to assist the community by providing training and by working with the community to close this sad chapter in its history. DOJ should also commit itself to providing training and technical assistance to state prosecutors involved in cases where race is seen as a factor. Finally, Congress should immediately pass the End Racial Profiling Act.
We realize that the alleged conduct of private citizens like George Zimmerman is beyond
the scope of the End Racial Profiling Act and the Department of Justice Guidance Regarding the
Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. But average citizens can be influenced by
the conduct of law enforcement, and problematic practices by public officials can increase the
likelihood of bad judgment and actions by private actors. Further, the killing of Trayvon Martin
has touched off a range of emotions across the country and is another harsh reminder that police
actions can be motivated by racial bias.
If you have any additional questions about this issue, please feel free to Jesselyn
McCurdy, Senior Legislative Counsel at [email protected] or (202) 675-2307.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura W. Murphy Jesselyn McCurdy,
Director Senior Legislative Counsel
Washington Legislative Office Washington Legislative Office
cc: Charlotte Burrows, Associate Deputy Attorney General,
U.S. Department of Justice
Roy L. Austin, Jr., Deputy Assistant Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division

[ZEROSPHERES]

I see nothing good about the future of race relations

[SIXFOOTERsez]

I do, maybe one day they will get a clue. Always hopeful

[BlueTiki]

Had George said "fucking niggers, these assholes always get away" to describe Trayvon Martin, I think the case would have been presented differently and perceived differently by many.

Why that's odd . . .

I'm almost certain one of our members (user) swore tubbie said "coon" on one of the recordings.

The prosecution was remiss to define and clarify "punk" outside of a racial connotation.

They wanted and needed the emotion that racial hatred brings for a conviction because the law was on Zimmerman's side.

Edit: So there is no confusion:

Yesterday, CNN enhanced the audio of Zimmerman's 911 call. You could hear him whisper "fucking coons".