Yeah, I hear you. All of it is very troubling. You know that I take a very dim view of racism and have been vocal in the past that the press and right do not afford Obama the respect he deserves as President. I've also complained that it appears to me that they belittle and malign his character with barely concealed racist overtones. Plainly, racism sickens me. But from the sources on both sides that I read, there are some facts here that need to be brought out. I like to read both the left and the right sources, as you know, to see if I can find facts and truth in the patterns. Here's one from the right. He's a little strident, but he brings up some interesting data points. Check out this story:
First of its all, its not clear whether this is an example of racial profiling [a black teen must be trouble] and/or an example of racism [Zimmerman hates blacks].
Secondly, the bigger issue is whether this law encourage private citizen vigilantism. Its clear from this case that it does.
It's Time To Stomp On The Left
 There are times that blatant and outrageous pandering just go too far.
Really? How to stomp on the left is the title??? You expect to have credibility on this thread with fringe crap like this article?
This is one of them.
- Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the Justice Department to investigate so-called "Stand Your Ground" laws following the fatal shooting of an unarmed Florida teen.
- The law, a version of which was enacted in Florida in 2005, allows for individuals to use deadly force -- even outside their home -- if they feel threatened.
- Since the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, Republican leaders have called the killing a tragedy but argue that the law in question did not actually apply to this case.
- Still, Schumer wrote in a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder on Sunday that the laws themselves should be investigated.
- "These laws seem to be encouraging vigilantism by allowing individuals to use deadly force as a first resort," Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a statement.
The Republicans are right -- Schumer is wrong
In a civilized society, the police need to insure the peace.......not some Tom, Dick or Harry. Not surprisingly, its the red states that are passing this law. I think you need to come out of your Dem closet.:) |
