CBC (Congressional Black Caucus): Zimmerman acquittal could spark race riots

Beltway Confidential ^ | June 11, 2012 | Joel Gehrke

[Zakeet]

Race riots could ensue if George Zimmerman -- the shooter in the Trayvon Martin case -- is found not guilty of second-degree murder by a Florida jury, the Congressional Black Caucus' executive director allowed yesterday.

"I think a 'not guilty' verdict is extremely problematic in 2012," said Angela Rye, the Executive Director and General Counsel for the Congressional Black Caucus. She said, "I don't know," when asked what would happen in the event of an acquittal. "I know that folks have talked about race riots -- I don't know that. I think that we live in a day and age where people are educated enough not to do that. I know that his mother and his father have asked for peace, peaceful solutions, not repaying evil for evil, so I'm not sure. I think it would set us back . . . there's no value to racial violence or any other kind of violence."

Rye cited the media handling of the Trayvon Martin shooting as an example of racial bias. "To demonize a victim is always heavily criticized if it's a white woman, if it's a child -- but in this situation, this boy who was not alive anymore to tell his side of the story was quickly demonized, and that's where I take issue," she said.

[Uncle Chip]

It’s in their nature:

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/trayvon-martin-student-protesters-ransack-north-miami-beach-walgreens/

[pops88]

Excellent rant.

[soycd]

>I’m afraid that they’ll over play their hand with the riots this time.

I am concerned that our government will not bring out the chain guns in time to mow down the hordes that are out to pillage.

[a fool in paradise]

Nationally funded black lynch mobs putting bounties on Zimmerman’s head and engaging in random acts of racial violence ARE riotous behavior and Federally criminal.

Eric Holder heads the Injustice Department. He won’t prosecute.

[Uncle Ike]

” bring out the chain guns in time to mow down the hordes that are out to pillage “

bring out the chain guns in time to provide covering fire for the hordes that are out to pillage

[avacado]

"Excellent rant."

Thanks! It was definitely a rant! Insted of "race rioting" go study some math and science and improve yourselves and quit the whining. Enough!

[Boogieman]

Don’t forget they were also behind the false accusation that Tea Party members were calling them the “n” word and spitting on them, trying to stir the pot again.

[freekitty]

This has been a set up from the start.

[pops88]

I worked in newborn ICU on the edge of the Cleveland ghetto for 14+ years. I saved so many black baby’s lives, and it was crushing to know that a life that could have so much purpose was being sent to the ghetto. I prayed a lot.

[justa-hairyape]

Riots in America. No way. When has that ever happened before ? /sarc

[MHGinTN]

It certainly appears the feckless pubbies are afraid of the fifth column media. There is also that issue of them having endorse McCain who was probably not technically a NBC either since he was actually born in the Colon, Panama hospital not in the base clinic. There is also the money to be withheld from their re election coffers by the property owners whose buildings would be burned by the jungle mentality gangsta caucus herd beasts when summoned by the ‘community organizers’ and union thuggery. OUR Constitution ceased to restraint he political bastards of both parties way back even before Johnson instituted the newest method of democrat enslavement of black people. I have no illusions that republicans are actually honest and patriotic, but they want desperately to continue to live off of the federal teats and feel powerful so they might take a constitutional approach on the odd issue, occasionally.

[Godebert]

Amazing. Thanks for the link.

[Uncle Chip]

Rye cited the media handling of the Trayvon Martin shooting as an example of racial bias. "To demonize a victim is always heavily criticized if it's a white woman, if it's a child -- but in this situation, this boy who was not alive anymore to tell his side of the story was quickly demonized, and that's where I take issue," she said.

What media could she be talking about??? Is she living on this planet??? The only one demonized by the media is the white Hispanic guy who they are now trying to deny a fair trial to.

Despite her apparent belief that Zimmerman should be convicted

"apparent" -- there is nothing apparent about it. She is outright "blatant".

Rye seemed to express openness to differing accounts about the case. "I don't take issue with the facts as George Zimmerman articulates them or as a witness may have articulated them

If you don't take issue with the facts as he has articulated them, then how could you possibly think that he should be found guilty???

but there are so many conflicting stories

But you just said -- oh never mind.

and the fact that they said, well, he was kicked out of school or he smoked marijuana or whatever

Are you saying that the ME report is a lie and that his parents are lying about his school suspension.

that doesn't give you the right to take someone's life.

He is dead because he was beating another person senseless with his fists and banging his head on the sidewalk and he would not stop.

Go ahead and make him the posterboy of the CBC -- he's perfect for you.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

The only problem I see regarding black riots is the fact whites are not as well organized and lack the will to mount a thorough “Teach In!”

[JoeFromSidney]

Perhaps there will be a riot if Zimnerman is found guilty.

Strange. They know they can count on whites NOT to riot. That says something about the society we live in.

[Nebr FAL owner]

I personally prefer M.Kalashnikov’s world famous point & click interface due to magazine capacity reliability& range.

your mileage may vary but that’s life.

[hitchwolf]

Is there supposed to be something wrong with those pictures?

[Mr. K]

good...

It is time to teach some basic math- 88% > 12%

[TigersEye]

Is that their excuse for ginning up a lynch mob? Somehow I have a feeling only one ‘race’ will be rioting. That’s what states have National Guard troops for.

[avacado]

"I worked in newborn ICU on the edge of the Cleveland ghetto for 14+ years. I saved so many black baby’s lives, and it was crushing to know that a life that could have so much purpose was being sent to the ghetto. I prayed a lot."

Bless your soul! I wish the "Al Sharptons" could understand your heart. Maybe they'd change their ways knowing what is really at stake -- the future of young lives. But they continue to peddle hate.