Senseless Killings (Trayvon Martin, an example)
Why Did It Take So Long?
"Official: Charges coming in Trayvon Martin death" ... finally, and, about time; however, watch it is just a slap on the hand kind of charge! This is just another tragic ending, to some (I will not name), of a young life, taken too soon. Something needs to give. Now, the need for the same attention shown here, need to be taken in Chicago; and other places ... serious effort, to catch, and punish, anyone (regardless of race; or, even, if they are the police, taking the law into their own hands, or overstepping their authority), very severely ... to stop all these senseless killings! This Country is moving backwards! This Country is heading in the direction of becoming a blood bath; if it has not become one, already. I will, now, sit back, to await the announcement, at 6 p.m. (Florida Time, I guess) to see if Trayvon Martin, will, finally, get the justice that he, and his family, deserves; and Zimmerman, the punishment, that he, allegedly, brought upon himself. On the part of the 911 Tape that we, the public, were allowed to hear; the 911 operator had, even, asked Zimmerman to stop following this child. We, the public, do not know what else is on that tape; besides the voice, thought to be Trayvon's, horrible screams. Of course, as I pointed out, in some of my other articles ... it is not up to any of us, the public, to judge, or come to the final conclusion of Zimmerman's guilt, or innocence; Zimmerman is presumed innocent, until proven guilty. And, like anyone, he should have his day in court; and be judged by the selected jury, of his peers, if there is one, or by the Judge, overseeing this case. For now, we just have to wait. Rest in Peace, Trayvon.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My story continued; after charges were filed ...
Wow! I had to take some time to calm myself down, and to reflect upon on how this Prosecutor came to the decision of only filing a Second Degree Murder Charge, against Zimmerman. Zimmerman, himself, admitted that he took it upon himself to follow Trayvon; and still did so, after he was told to stop following him. This appears premeditated to me. He, even, had a gun, took it out; and, obviously, had the safety off. Premeditated, again, to me. If he had the safety off, of the gun; it only appears that he meant to use it. Again, premeditated to me. So, why wasn't he charged with First Degree Murder? I still say that the charges were watered down; even, if it was only by one degree. There should have been more than one charge; in my opinion. Granted, again, we, the public, do not have all of the information, of this case; however, still I have to question this decision. Anyway, according to an article that I read; after this charged was announced; Trayvon's parents are satisfied, that he was, finally, arrested. And, I guess this is what should matter. Now, we must wait for the next Chapter ...