Posted on 07/09/2013 12:20:14 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Like so many people across the country, I have followed the murder trial of George Zimmerman very closely. As we enter what is probably the last week of the trial, I am sure that everyone is anxious about the outcome. For the past sixteen months, I have proudly supported the courageous parents of Trayvon Martin as they have fought for justice for their son. I have greatly admired the grace and humility that they have exuded throughout this entire tragic ordeal. For them, the day of judgement in the courtroom will be a very difficult day and I certainly will say a prayer for them when that day comes.
Even with this important day coming soon, I remind myself that we have already accomplished a tremendous amount in the memory of Trayvon. All we ever asked for was for equal justice for the young man who was killed that drizzling night in Sanford, Florida. If George Zimmerman had rights, so did Trayvon Martin. And that is why Mr. Zimmerman was properly arrested and charged with murder in the second degree. He will soon be judged by a jury of his peers, and that is the best we can do. Whatever decision they make, is a decision that we must live with, whether we like it or not. Whether George Zimmerman is found innocent or guilty by the jury, I am firm believer that all of us live by karmic law, and he will ultimately be punished for the death of Trayvon, no matter what. However, if he walks free out of that courtroom, I understand that some people will be very sad, but we must remember the mission we are on. As I have heard Trayvon's parents say time and time again, they are not only fighting for justice for their son, they are fighting for all of us, especially those parents who have to live through the misery of burying their child and the sadness that comes after.
Their inspiring leadership has already led to action. In 2012, for the first time in 8 years, not ONE state in our nation passed a new "Stand Your Ground" law. The power of the NRA and their gun-toting cronies in business were stopped in their tracks by the Justice For Trayvon Martin movement. That is an incredible accomplishment. That is the mission we must continue after this trial is over. Led by the heroism of Trayvon's parents, we will support their efforts to not only block new laws from being enacted, but also repeal the laws in the twenty five states who already passed "Stand Your Ground" type legislation. And we will certainly support their healing process, as they have become great protectors of our nation's compassion. It is the future that needs to be protected and everyone who stood up for Trayvon plays a part in that protection. If we failed to protect Trayvon on February 26, 2012, we will pledge to never make that mistake again.
Never we will stop fighting for justice for Trayvon, guilty verdict or acquittal, as our work will never be done!
He’s a putz!
YAWN.
St. Skittles GOT his justice.
That tells you all you need to know about this person. There is so much packed into those two sentences.
Lead singer of KISS?
No, I think they are in it for the payday. Otherwise they would have been the people who actually raised him for most of his brief life.
There's something "exuding" from this trial...
It doesn't smell anything like "grace" or "humility" though.
Barf alert?
I doubt that the other 26 states that do not have stand your ground laws would have been implementing them even without the St. Thugvon incident.
This deserves a barf alert.
The exercise poofter?
I prefer Russell Stover
That’s Gene Simmons
Lol! I mistoke the name for Richard Simmons and pictured the entire screed being read in a lisp by a misty eyed gay exercise guru in way too short hot pants...
Hey, Russ-Pus: GFY.
The power of the NRA and their gun-toting cronies in business were stopped in their tracks by the Justice For Trayvon Martin movement.
Haters never tire of hatred.
Who on EARTH is this utter *ssclown????
It wasn’t a “stand your ground” case, “Russell”.
GZ was pinned to the ground and being simultaneously suffocated and pummeled to death.
He had no choice, much less requirement, to “flee”.
Richard Simmons. Must be his brother.
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