Obama : Trayvon Martin could have been me (racism, crime rates, Hispanics)

[Sorel36]

Summary :

He sends his thoughts to the Martin Family
He identified himself with the deceased
He reminded the country of the history of racism and violence towards african americans and the fact the justice system is harsher towards them
He acknowledged the disproportionate crime rate of young black males and said it had to be looked at through the historical and economic context
He said some people use those crime rates as an excuse to generalize against all young african american males
He also said that black on black violence is more likely that white on black
The right wing is in denial when it comes to the racism and prejudices towards african americans
Had Trayvon Martin been white, both outcome and aftermath would have been different
Federal charges against GZ are unlikely
Authorities will have to be learn to treat minorities more fair
Stand your ground laws should be re-examined since whoever survives can claim self-defense
People should engage in a reflection on their thoughts and judgements and some might find that they are actually prejudiced

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHBdZWbncXI

( Sorry I can't embed the video )

[Dale Cooper]

So the POS goes around punching hispanics in the noggin?

Good job, 0FreakJob!

[cecilsav]

Most people will blast him for saying this because they can't possibly understand what he's trying to say and others won't even try to.

I think the President should have taken that under consideration before he spoke and that's a shame.

[Metro Matt]

"Woman clutches her purse in the elevator when Black man enters."

He wanted soo bad to say a White woman. This kinda **** pisses me off. Racist POS.

[Quick Enough]

Originally Posted by Sorel36

Summary :

He sends his thoughts to the Martin Family
He identified himself with the deceased
He reminded the country of the history of racism and violence towards african americans and the fact the justice system is harsher towards them
He acknowledged the disproportionate crime rate of young black males and said it had to be looked at through the historical and economic context
He said some people use those crime rates as an excuse to generalize against all young african american males
He also said that black on black violence is more likely that white on black
The right wing is in denial when it comes to the racism and prejudices towards african americans
Had Trayvon Martin been white, both outcome and aftermath would have been different
Federal charges against are unlikely
Authorities will have to be learn to treat minorities more fair
Stand your ground laws should be re-examined since whoever survives can claim self-defense
People should engage in a reflection on their thoughts and judgements and some might find that they are actually prejudiced

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHBdZWbncXI

"Trayvon Martin could have been me"

Looking at Obama's sheltered life withgoing to private schools in his early life and elite colleges, I doubt it.

[momonkey]

Originally Posted by Sorel36

Summary :

He sends his thoughts to the Martin Family
He identified himself with the deceased
He reminded the country of the history of racism and violence towards african americans and the fact the justice system is harsher towards them
He acknowledged the disproportionate crime rate of young black males and said it had to be looked at through the historical and economic context
He said some people use those crime rates as an excuse to generalize against all young african american males
He also said that black on black violence is more likely that white on black
The right wing is in denial when it comes to the racism and prejudices towards african americans
Had Trayvon Martin been white, both outcome and aftermath would have been different
Federal charges against GZ are unlikely
Authorities will have to be learn to treat minorities more fair
Stand your ground laws should be re-examined since whoever survives can claim self-defense
People should engage in a reflection on their thoughts and judgements and some might find that they are actually prejudiced

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHBdZWbncXI

( Sorry I can't embed the video )

So what's the difference between generalizing and connecting the dots?

[Quick Enough]

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

"Woman clutches her purse in the elevator when Black man enters."

He wanted soo bad to say a White woman. This kinda **** pisses me off.

Didn't the Rev. jesse jackson say when he sees a group of young black guys on the street, he crosses to the other side?

[momonkey]

Originally Posted by cecilsav

Most people will blast him for saying this because they can't possibly understand what he's trying to say and others won't even try to.

I think the President should have taken that under consideration before he spoke and that's a shame.

Oh, I understand what he's trying to say...

Black, good.

White, bad.

[legalsea]

Originally Posted by Quick Enough

Didn't the Rev. jesse jackson say when he sees a group of young black guys on the street, he crosses to the other side?

I believe that he once said that, while walking down a street in D.C., he heard a couple of people behind him, and catching up (i.e., walking faster than he). Mr. Jackson then said that when he turned around he was relieved to see it was a couple of white men.

I do not know if the story is true. I sorta think it is.

[lifeexplorer]

Here is a fantastic comment I read:

Here is one of my greatest issues. People get mad that young black children are being followed as suspicious. There are places in Chicago and other cities where whites cannot go without being shot. That seems like a bigger problem than this case.