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THE most annoying thing in the post trial commentaries, was African-American "civil rights" spokespersons declaring that Trayvon Martin should be remembered along with other great martyrs of the MLK Jr Civil Rights marches and protests.
That is outrageous and extremely insulting to that great Civil Rights era, all the heros and true martyrs of it, and to African-Americans as a whole.
What the lesson should be to all young African-Americans - and all oung people in general - is to NOT be like Trayvon Martin.
To stay in school and give it all your efforts - instead of being suspended for bad behavior. Stay away from drugs. Do not present yourself publicly online or in dress as a gang-banger. Do not embrace violence but instead embrace peace. To steadfastly work to develop your knowledge, education, skills and good reputation.
Is there even ONE decent parent who hopes their child follows the path Travyon Martin did - even before the shooting? Is there anything, ever, to even hint that TM has the slightest interest in human or civil rights? It is one thing to politely not condemn Martin, it is another to declare him a civil rights hero and the model for young African-Americans to follow.
That is outrageous and extremely insulting to that great Civil Rights era, all the heros and true martyrs of it, and to African-Americans as a whole.
What the lesson should be to all young African-Americans - and all oung people in general - is to NOT be like Trayvon Martin.
To stay in school and give it all your efforts - instead of being suspended for bad behavior. Stay away from drugs. Do not present yourself publicly online or in dress as a gang-banger. Do not embrace violence but instead embrace peace. To steadfastly work to develop your knowledge, education, skills and good reputation.
Is there even ONE decent parent who hopes their child follows the path Travyon Martin did - even before the shooting? Is there anything, ever, to even hint that TM has the slightest interest in human or civil rights? It is one thing to politely not condemn Martin, it is another to declare him a civil rights hero and the model for young African-Americans to follow.