R.I.P Trayvon

[dayman]

7pm is suspicious?

A screwdriver is a burglary tool?

We better investigate all those contractors at home depot and lowes.

watch the video homeboy

 

[meek meals]

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[delete1234]

LOL..

 

[harlemtothebronx]

God bless America.

 

[Mark Antony]

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Unfortunately that is true

Even if some people believe the color of his skin had nothing to do with this case

Yeah I don't understand how people refuse to believe this. In doing so, issues like this will never properly be addressed, because race had nothing to do with it right?

 

[gllahone84]

God bless America.

 

[dayman]

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deal with it. I didn't make the rules of society.

 

[Mark Antony]

a guy wearing a hoody over their head is going to look suspicious...esp if it's a blk or hispanic guy (no racist).

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deal with it. I didn't make the rules of society.

Clown ***, loser ***, tap dancing, backwards, progress hindering mentality.

 

[celticsfan9783]

:alonzogif

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Trayvon wasn't even dressed like a "thug" though. Watch the 7 Eleven surveillance footage. He had a hoody and normal fitting khakis on. You can see thousands of white guys dressed the same way at skate parks, public high schools, and college campuses all over North America.

You would think Trayvon was walking around with a durag on his head and a bandana over his mouth the way people talk about him.

you're right...but you're gonna tell me it's not suspicious to find someone dressed like TM in a gated community at that time of the night? Keep in mind that there were recent reports of home burglary in the community. GZ volunteered to be on a night watch.

Also keep in mind that burglary tools were found in TM's school locker. I'm not saying TM was the one robbing houses, but it's a possibility.

More facts about the case that a lot of people don't know about. I hope people can watch this video below with an open mind. Sorry if repost

Facts? Now its a fact that Trayvon was going home to "make lean"?

 

[gllahone84]

 

[dayman]

a guy wearing a hoody over their head is going to look suspicious...esp if it's a blk or hispanic guy (no racist).

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deal with it. I didn't make the rules of society.

Clown ***, loser ***, tap dancing, backwards, progress hindering mentality.

lol wut? i bet you make assumptions about one's race, too. Stop acting like you're a saint.

 

[dayman]

Trayvon wasn't even dressed like a "thug" though. Watch the 7 Eleven surveillance footage. He had a hoody and normal fitting khakis on. You can see thousands of white guys dressed the same way at skate parks, public high schools, and college campuses all over North America.

You would think Trayvon was walking around with a durag on his head and a bandana over his mouth the way people talk about him.

you're right...but you're gonna tell me it's not suspicious to find someone dressed like TM in a gated community at that time of the night? Keep in mind that there were recent reports of home burglary in the community. GZ volunteered to be on a night watch.

Also keep in mind that burglary tools were found in TM's school locker. I'm not saying TM was the one robbing houses, but it's a possibility.

More facts about the case that a lot of people don't know about. I hope people can watch this video below with an open mind. Sorry if repost

Facts? Now its a fact that Trayvon was going home to "make lean"?

sigh...the whole point of that particular segment is to disprove the media's portrayal of TM as being an innocent kid. Stop twisting words around to make me look like a fool. Are u black btw? just curious

deal with it. I didn't make the rules of society.

People like you sat back while others fought against injustice. When I read some of these comments I think about the spirit of King, Garvey, Malcolm, people who recognized the conditions and wanted to correct the ills found in our society which relegated blacks to a subordinate position. 

So from most of the comments I've been reading in here, most of you would be in direct opposition to everything a radical stood for?

Yup people like me. Strong judgement based on a comment about what's really occurring in our society. I've taken africana studies course in college (im not even black) and i found blk history to be very interesting. Dont u dare put King in the same sentence as Garvey and Malcom X.

 

[Mark Antony]

We all have our reservations, but you gotta hold yourself accountable to a higher standard when it comes to restricting someone's right to exist.

 

[dayman]

We all have our reservations, but you gotta hold yourself accountable to a higher standard when it comes to restricting someone's right to exist.

who restricted whose right to exist?

Are you saying i should show empathy because a 17 year old kid got killed? If so, then yes it sucks that he had to die.

 

[Mark Antony]

Yes you, because you approached and killed Trayvon. Not like I was addressing society in general or anything.

 

[fraij da 5 11]

sigh...the whole point of that particular segment is to disprove the media's portrayal of TM as being an innocent kid. Stop twisting words around to make me look like a fool. Are u black btw? just curious

I'm white/hispanic. What does that change exactly?

"that particular segment" likens GZ's media portrayal to him being lynched akin to Emmit Till... How you gave the video any credence at all is beyond me.

 

[celticsfan9783]

View media item 509311by Romany Malco

A Message to Trayvon Martin Sympathizers

I haven't touched on the Trayvon Martin issue because race matters in this country are the paralysis of the American people. To constructively discuss Trayvon would require empathy, introspection and an understanding of America's social and economic history. This is why the open forums we have seen thus far seem to fuel more ignorance and bias than reasonable debate.

To be brutally honest, the only reason people are even aware of Trayvon Martin is because it became a topic within mainstream news and pop culture. Meaning: News directors saw it as a profitable, sensational story. Hundreds of blacks die annually in South Side Chicago without even a blurb. Trayvon isn't in the mainstream news for any reason other than ratings and profit. The news coverage on the Zimmerman case almost implies that the killing of this young black man is somehow an anomaly and I resent that.

In this country, if it isn't streamlined through mainstream media and pop culture, it doesn't seem to warrant national debate. Our "government" continues to wreak havoc on our civil liberties and there is little to no protest from the black community because of media diversion tactics that keep such pertinent issues out of mainstream media. But if Jay-Z or Rihanna were to make mention of it, we'd suddenly be jolted out of our sugar comas and protesting on freeways.

My point being, people are up in arms about Trayvon based on regurgitated pundits and manipulated facts aired to elicit emotion while fueling America's anger and division. That's how you boost ratings. No different from Piers Morgan's desperate rant over gun control when he knew his ratings were in the dumps. And from where I stand, anyone who still relies on corporate-owned media pundits to support an argument isn't equipped to offer worthwhile solutions.

People are using Trayvon Martin's death as an excuse to project their own deep-seated issues with racism and will not be capable of intelligent, empathetic debate until they've cooled down and afforded themselves an education.

Addressing Trayvon without first addressing the absence of critical thinking in our schools, the lack of introspection, the reasons for our low tolerance and our country's skewed value system does nothing more than create a sounding board for the ignorant. So rather than facilitate more racism outcry, I'd like to address young black people specifically.

I believe we lost that trial for Trayvon long before he was killed. Trayvon was doomed the moment ignorance became synonymous with young black America . We lost that case by using media outlets (music, movies, social media, etc.) as vehicles to perpetuate the same negative images and social issues that destroyed the black community in the first place. When we went on record glorifying violent crime and when we voted for a president we never thought to hold accountable. When we signed on to do reality shows that fed into the media's stereotypes of black men, we ingrained an image of Trayvon Martin so overwhelming that who he actually may have been didn't matter anymore.

Don't you find it peculiar that the same media outlets who have worked so diligently to galvanize the negative stigmas of black men in America are now airing open debates on improving the image of black males in American media? Do you honestly think CNN is using their competitive time slots for philanthropy?

"You never want a serious crisis to go to waste." - Rahm Emanuel

If we really wanted to ensure Trayvon Martin's killing was not in vain, we'd stop perpetuating negative images that are now synonymous with black men in America. We'd stop rapping about selling drugs and killing ******. The next time we saw a man beating a woman, we'd call for help or break it up, but one thing we would not do is stand by with our cellphones out -- yelling WORLDSTAR! Instead of rewarding kids for memorization, we'd reward them for independent and critical thinking.

We'd spend less time subconsciously repeating lyrics about death and murder and more time understanding why we are so willing to twerk to songs that bemean women and boast of having things we cannot afford. We'd set examples of self-love for our youth by honoring our own hair, skin and eye color. We'd stop spending money on designer gear that we should be spending on our physical and psychological health. We'd seek information outside the corporate owned-media that manipulates us. We'd stop letting television babysit our kids and we'd quit regurgitating pundits we haven't come up with on our own.

Education, introspection, self-love and excellence are the only ways to overcome the wrath of ignorance. So before going back to popping molly and getting Turnt Up, I urge you to consider the implications of your actions. Your child's life may depend on it.

 

[fraij da 5 11]

We all have our reservations, but you gotta hold yourself accountable to a higher standard when it comes to restricting someone's right to exist.

who restricted whose right to exist?

Are you saying i should show empathy because a 17 year old kid got killed? If so, then yes it sucks that he had to die.

The whole point is that he DIDN'T have to die.

 

[dayman]

Yes you, because you approached and killed Trayvon. Not like I was addressing society in general or anything.

wtf are u talking about? structure your sentences properly so I can understand what you're saying. Are you saying GZ should hold himself accountable for killing TM, so he should just admit that he's guilty?

wtf are u saying?

 

[Mark Antony]

View media item 509311by Romany Malco

A Message to Trayvon Martin Sympathizers

I haven't touched on the Trayvon Martin issue because race matters in this country are the paralysis of the American people. To constructively discuss Trayvon would require empathy, introspection and an understanding of America's social and economic history. This is why the open forums we have seen thus far seem to fuel more ignorance and bias than reasonable debate.

To be brutally honest, the only reason people are even aware of Trayvon Martin is because it became a topic within mainstream news and pop culture. Meaning: News directors saw it as a profitable, sensational story. Hundreds of blacks die annually in South Side Chicago without even a blurb. Trayvon isn't in the mainstream news for any reason other than ratings and profit. The news coverage on the Zimmerman case almost implies that the killing of this young black man is somehow an anomaly and I resent that.

In this country, if it isn't streamlined through mainstream media and pop culture, it doesn't seem to warrant national debate. Our "government" continues to wreak havoc on our civil liberties and there is little to no protest from the black community because of media diversion tactics that keep such pertinent issues out of mainstream media. But if Jay-Z or Rihanna were to make mention of it, we'd suddenly be jolted out of our sugar comas and protesting on freeways.

My point being, people are up in arms about Trayvon based on regurgitated pundits and manipulated facts aired to elicit emotion while fueling America's anger and division. That's how you boost ratings. No different from Piers Morgan's desperate rant over gun control when he knew his ratings were in the dumps. And from where I stand, anyone who still relies on corporate-owned media pundits to support an argument isn't equipped to offer worthwhile solutions.

People are using Trayvon Martin's death as an excuse to project their own deep-seated issues with racism and will not be capable of intelligent, empathetic debate until they've cooled down and afforded themselves an education.

Addressing Trayvon without first addressing the absence of critical thinking in our schools, the lack of introspection, the reasons for our low tolerance and our country's skewed value system does nothing more than create a sounding board for the ignorant. So rather than facilitate more racism outcry, I'd like to address young black people specifically.

I believe we lost that trial for Trayvon long before he was killed. Trayvon was doomed the moment ignorance became synonymous with young black America . We lost that case by using media outlets (music, movies, social media, etc.) as vehicles to perpetuate the same negative images and social issues that destroyed the black community in the first place. When we went on record glorifying violent crime and when we voted for a president we never thought to hold accountable. When we signed on to do reality shows that fed into the media's stereotypes of black men, we ingrained an image of Trayvon Martin so overwhelming that who he actually may have been didn't matter anymore.

Don't you find it peculiar that the same media outlets who have worked so diligently to galvanize the negative stigmas of black men in America are now airing open debates on improving the image of black males in American media? Do you honestly think CNN is using their competitive time slots for philanthropy?

"You never want a serious crisis to go to waste." - Rahm Emanuel

If we really wanted to ensure Trayvon Martin's killing was not in vain, we'd stop perpetuating negative images that are now synonymous with black men in America. We'd stop rapping about selling drugs and killing ******. The next time we saw a man beating a woman, we'd call for help or break it up, but one thing we would not do is stand by with our cellphones out -- yelling WORLDSTAR! Instead of rewarding kids for memorization, we'd reward them for independent and critical thinking.

We'd spend less time subconsciously repeating lyrics about death and murder and more time understanding why we are so willing to twerk to songs that bemean women and boast of having things we cannot afford. We'd set examples of self-love for our youth by honoring our own hair, skin and eye color. We'd stop spending money on designer gear that we should be spending on our physical and psychological health. We'd seek information outside the corporate owned-media that manipulates us. We'd stop letting television babysit our kids and we'd quit regurgitating pundits we haven't come up with on our own.

Education, introspection, self-love and excellence are the only ways to overcome the wrath of ignorance. So before going back to popping molly and getting Turnt Up, I urge you to consider the implications of your actions. Your child's life may depend on it.

Yeah this is what i'm advocating; education and instrospection, but on everyone's part.

 

[Mark Antony]

Yes you, because you approached and killed Trayvon. Not like I was addressing society in general or anything.

wtf are u talking about? structure your sentences properly so I can understand what you're saying. Are you saying GZ should hold himself accountable for killing TM, so he should just admit that he's guilty?

wtf are u saying?

You're slow b, i'm not restructuring ****.

 

[dayman]

sigh...the whole point of that particular segment is to disprove the media's portrayal of TM as being an innocent kid. Stop twisting words around to make me look like a fool. Are u black btw? just curious

I'm white/hispanic. What does that change exactly?

"that particular segment" likens GZ's media portrayal to him being lynched akin to Emmit Till... How you gave the video any credence at all is beyond me.

did u watch the video or no?

that particular segment about making lean is to disprove the media portraying TM as a saint. That segment had NOTHING to do with TM/GZ case as being akin to emmit till's story. The video was saying how some are correlating the 2 cases together and the video is mocking that idea.

i was just curious if u were blk or not. Of course blk would be more likely to support TM. Not all...but most. uh oh...was i being racist again?

 

[dayman]

Yes you, because you approached and killed Trayvon. Not like I was addressing society in general or anything.

wtf are u talking about? structure your sentences properly so I can understand what you're saying. Are you saying GZ should hold himself accountable for killing TM, so he should just admit that he's guilty?

wtf are u saying?

You're slow b, i'm not restructuring ****.

cool, im smarter than u tho.

 

[dayman]

We all have our reservations, but you gotta hold yourself accountable to a higher standard when it comes to restricting someone's right to exist.

who restricted whose right to exist?

Are you saying i should show empathy because a 17 year old kid got killed? If so, then yes it sucks that he had to die.

The whole point is that he DIDN'T have to die.

it was either kill or be killed for GZ.
TM did not have to mount GZ and ground and pound, bang his head against the concrete, and say that he was going to die.

sure GZ may have instigated it, but TM initiated the attack and continued with the beating. TM should have just walked away after knocking GZ down.