I’ve been watching people in the SF East Bay around the time of the verdict after, and aside from having seen a couple of “Justice for Trayvon” shirts this weekend, in my immediate neighborhood life goes on as usual. The riots were in the downtown area. In the residential neighborhoods, people seem quiet and almost — dare I say it?? — a little bit relieved. This isn’t about race. It’s about the rule of law. And the law is supposed to protect ALL of us, regardless of color.
Yes.
What hope is there for anyone if we are not allowed to defend ourselves when we are in danger?
Most halfway intelligent people realize that no matter what race they are.