Slate Article : "You Are Not Trayvon Martin"

I am as tired of hearing about this sad case as anyone else. But I think this writer's perspective on the case is as most like my own.
Click the quote below to read the article, or listen below to the author read aloud, his excellent article from Slate.com

"Almost everything I thought I knew about Zimmerman was wrong."


I have no idea why this case out of many horrible tragedies that happen daily in this country, had to be so highly publicized, to the point that the White House and DOJ are trying to get involved, despite the findings of the FBI, a jury, and police reports. (Don't get me started on how backward and wrong the idea of "Hate Crime Legislation" is...or the term "white hispanic") Not many people even care about the current trial involving the obviously intentional murder of 13 people by Fort Hood's Hasan. Frustrates and saddens me that many celebrities, media and politicians seem to be following along with all the assumptions, and fostering without shame, feelings of hatred, racism and vengeance, such as twice D.C. mayor Marion Barry proudly stating that the "good news is Zimmerman will never be at peace."

I pray for healing for the Martin family and for the safety of the Zimmerman's but mostly that the world have more mercy and compassion in their hearts instead of vengeance.