Posted on 03/24/2012 9:56:44 AM PDT by JoeProBono
Rivera created a firestorm earlier this week when he argued the hoodie the unarmed teen chose to wear when he was killed in Florida was as much to blame for his death as the man that shot him
Even Geraldo Rivera's son is disappointed in his father's controversial remarks about Trayvon Martin.
"My own son just wrote to say he's ashamed of my position," the Fox News contributor tweeted on Friday.
Rivera created a firestorm earlier this week when he argued the hoodie the unarmed teen chose to wear when he was killed in Florida was as much to blame for his death as the man that shot him.
Despite his own family's harsh criticism, Rivera refused to budge on his position, adding on Twitter "Still I feel parents must do whatever they can to keep their kids safe."
Rivera elaborated on his 32-year-old son's shame to Politico.
"Gabriel broke my heart…He just told me for the first time in his life he's ashamed," he told the political website, adding his son told him he had "gone viral for all the wrong reasons."
Rivera said he wrote Gabriel back and tried to explain his position that "every hoodie should come with a warning like cigarettes, 'caution wearing this could get you killed.'"
Martin, 17, was shot and killed Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla. He was returning home from a trip to a convenience store when neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman started following the teen, telling police dispatchers that he looked suspicious.
So many things to be ashamed of if Geraldo’s your father - but he picks THIS one? How many dopes are in that family?
And if this mob chit keeps up, white boys with shaved heads will need worry, too.
Another menacing young man in a hoodie.
I saw a current photo of this 6’2”, 190# “child” on an earlier post. I would like to see a current picture of Trayvon next to one of Obama and see if there is a family resemblance.
Sorry, I’ve seen too many of those things worn by criminals that the mere sight of one gives me the shivers. It reminds me of the bad old days in NYC when some brat was coming towards me doing the “pimp roll.”
Geraldo is right. The same way a mother is right when she tells her daughter either to not dress provocatively or avoid areas where dressing provocatively causes trouble (i.e.construction sites).
Like Rush, I live in Realville.
Heraldo is first of all, Hispanic. And the shooter, in this instance, Jorge Zimmerman, also LOOKS Hispanic. Therefore Heraldo was in a position of DEFENDING the shooter against charges of “racism”, which is considered to be a very bad thing among “people of color”.
But wearing a hoodie, that is a conspicuous act in itself, one that effectively HIDES most racial characteristics. Kind of like a unisex burqa, meant to conceal, and often, other than merely facial features.
Liberal defecate rocks about persons who might be carrying a weapon, but they calmly accept clothing style that may be concealing much more than a Glock?
Could have been a vest bomb or a hand grenade under that hoodie.
I am starting to wonder if “the hoodie” controversy breaks down among city people versus rural people. In rural and suburban neighborhoods, the hoodie is simply a garment. For those who live in giant, Democratically-run, corrupt cities, the hoodie means something else.
I don’t care for Geraldo but he makes sense on this point. Recently I was out walking and had my hoody up because it was windy here in San Jose. A county Sheriff drove by me slowly and looked me up and down. I wasn’t offended. He was doing his job and I admit I looked suspicious.
In the book “The Gift of Fear” the author points out that we “profile” as a survival mechanism and some people are killed because they ignore that instinct to be politically correct. I raise my “alert” radar in numerous situations: Latinos with prison tattoos and/or sporting gang colors, blacks on BART wearing “thug” clothing, white bikers, Vietnamese gangsters etc. I freely admit I avoid areas where there is a lot of gang activity or high levels of crimes committed by blacks (most of Oakland, Richmond, Hunters Point-Bayview area of San Francisco). Oakland has a crime rate at least 3x of that of San Jose (and most of the homicides here are gang-related.)
Every night on my local news, I watch teenagers doing the perp walk and they are almost always wearing hoodies. They are good for committing crimes (more comfy than a ski mask) and excellent for hiding from the cameras after an arrest.
Zimmerman looks like a latino “Chaz” Bono.
I agree with you that the image you wish to portray comes out loud and clear in your clothing whether it’s a hoody and gangster garb or a dress that is slit up to your waist. However, Geraldo is missing a bigger point which should be the breakdown of the black American family. Too many fathers are not truly parenting their kids and the poor kids are the worse off for it. Where’s Bill Cosby when you need him? Where’s the leadership in the black community?
You’re sure about that ...huh?
secret witness says Zimmerman was on the bottom of the fight and calling Help me help me to 911...wonder if that will get reported much.
Law enforcement officials such as policemen and neighborhood watch captains should almost always question those who are wearing a hoodie.
Agree with you! My first thought would be the same, until I get more information that proves otherwise, such as getting closer, looking at the person sufficiently close, perhaps briefly talking to them, have they traveled this route before, crime in the area, weather conditions, commonly traveled by other ppl to get to the store, etc.
I’m sure Cosby doesn’t think the hoodie is a smart garment for black teenagers to be wearing. But I’m sure he sympathizes with the black family of this boy - as he has every right to do. He’s been great on so many issues concerning black America - a hero in my view.
Getting back to style and image, I remember the woman in a burqa who went into an upscale Paris shop and got punched out by an upscale Parisienne who had a problem with chicks wearing burqas. Must say, I enjoyed that little sartorial mistake!
There’s another clue I always look for when I’m walking down the street in NYC - is the guy in the hoodie walking quickly with purpose in his step - or is he walking slowly, looking at people, and generally seeming not to have a destination? That’s another thing I’m wondering about in this Zimmerman mess.
He really does! That’s an hilarious observation.
Whorealdo just showing solidarity with his fellow white hispanic.
When I see someone wearing one of these is when I get the shivers.
By itself, I thought it was one more sensible remarks to get rotation.
I think you are right mm. We live in a rural area and ALL my kids and grandkids wear them. We have a lot of wind here and they are great for keeping the wind off your head.
I think you are right mm. We live in a rural area and ALL my kids and grandkids wear them. We have a lot of wind here and they are great for keeping the wind off your head.
“Hoodies are just bad news, no matter where or when they are worn and no matter who is wearing the hoodie.
Law enforcement officials such as policemen and neighborhood watch captains should almost always question those who are wearing a hoodie.”
This was a “gated community” as initially reported on the news.
What is a big guy in a Hoodie doing in a Gated Community??
The News initially said ... There had been break-ins by “Young Black” males recently
This volunteer security guard should have not chased him; but, it states that he is going to the second exit in this gated community..... Also initially reported this young man had his hand in his waistband.... This is often a signal “I have a Gun”...... This volunteer security guard is being linched in the media.......... Obama said if he had a son he would look like “Trayvon” this is feul on the fire!!!!
The fact is, you don’t see hoodies that much in Florida — too hot. I agree Geraldo is OK on this one.
Hadn’t even thought about the weather! Good point.
I’m just an ooooold redneck, but in THAT photo, Trayvon does not look at all dangerous. In fact, he DOES look like Zero......he looks like a sissified pantywaist pussy.
If that Neighborhood Watch guy wanted to blow somebody away just for the helluvit, he should have at least chosen an individual who LOOKS mean and threatening,wouldn’t ya’ think?!
My Lord! He tries to justify “self-defense” against THAT weepy, wimpy-looking little twerp?! I’m not a judge, but if I were, and he were in MY court, he wouldn’t have a leg to stand on!
“Hoodies are just bad news, no matter where or when they are worn and no matter who is wearing the hoodie.
Law enforcement officials such as policemen and neighborhood watch captains should almost always question those who are wearing a hoodie”.
This was a “gated community” as initially reported on the news.
What is a big black guy in a Hoodie doing in a Gated Community??
The News initially said ... There had been break-ins by “Young Black” males recently
This volunteer security guard should not have chased him; but, it states that he is going to the second exit in this gated community..... Also initially reported this young man had his hand in his waistband.... This is often a signal “I have a Gun”...... This volunteer security guard is being lynched in the media!!.......... Obama said if he had a son he would look like “Trayvon”............ this is fuel on the fire!!!!
Hey there. Yes, wearing hoodies in Orlando and/or Miami seems a bit strange to me. Plus, Florida is unusually warm for this time of year.
Really? This is where he draws the line? The first time he whined on National TV would have been it for me.
How’s the weather today out there in Nebraska?
“What is a big black guy in a Hoodie doing in a Gated Community??”
That question still has not been answered?
You would think that there would be more outrage about the fact that “a big black guy” was in a gated community.
You're kidding,right?
Looks like a high of 80 and low of 55
I however am in North Hollywood Ca, so I’m a little confused by your question
“How many dopes are in that family?” I’m not too good in math but I suggest you google Heraldos family tree on Ancestry.com, when you go back as far as ya can, the total number of ancestors will be your answer!!!
Ebysan brings up a good question in post 36 asking the very same interesting question.
I guess it depends on context. You can dress your baby in red or blue, and nobody’s going to think of those as gang colors. With adolescents it’s different. It may mean different things if you’re wearing yellow and black to an American football game or to a soccer game, where they may be taken as gang colors.
“Ebysan brings up a good question in post 36 asking the very same interesting question.”
Thanks!!
Look at the innocent photo portrayed by the media of a young black boy!!
Then look at his Facebook” photo..... I would question why he was in my “Gated Community” with his hand in his waist!!
I would not have chased him to the 2nd exit to this “Gated Community”
The media is portraying Trayvon as a squeeky clean little boy.......This man is “not” a little boy!!!
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