It is clear this case was brought for one reason. The "race baiters" revved up the issue. SPD did an investigation and filed no charges. Some 44 days later and without using the usual avenue of a grand jury, charges were filed. When Trayvon's mother was asked on the stand, where did you go to hear the 911 call, she answered "the mayor's office". Speaks volumes about the removal of law enforcement.
My question. Does this /will this case make us more likely or less likely to get involved in ANY interaction where race will be brought to the forefront?
It has long been my contention the Al Sharpton/Jesse Jacksons of the world only serve to make things worse. As long as we encourage all non-African-American's to be referred to as "creepy ass crackers" or "white............Hispanics" the issue will not improve. We are all equal. Why do we continue to INSIST we point out the differences?
Personally, the fact this case even went to trial, regardless of the verdict, makes it less likely I would get involved. Like many of the witnesses in this case, I will simply not participate. Will I call law enforcement? Probably. Would I attempt to do anything else? No. That may be completely and utterly wrong, but in my humble opinion it's simply not worth the risk of becoming a target for the spike lee and black panthers of the world.
I've never, nor will I ever, judge a person by the amount of melanin in their epidermis, or lack thereof. This case, however, makes me acutely aware, the amount of melanin in one's epidermis determines if you become a target for those who continue to pass judgement solely based on melanin in one's epidermis.
