One Reaction to The Verdict
Trayvon Benjamin Martin (1995-2012)
“Only in America can a dead black boy
go on trial for his own murder.”
— Syreeta McFadden
Tracy Martin with his baby son Trayvon, circa 1996 (Courtesy: Urban Livin on Facebook)
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- Donald Trump appeals to Wisconsin Republicans in conservative Waukesha County September 29, 2016In the heart of one of the most conservative pockets of Wisconsin, Donald Trump made his case to voters Wednesday in an attempt to shore up a conservative base that's been slow to embrace his presidential candidacy.
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The Chicago Tribune
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The Guardian, UK
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The BBC
- Obama: Congress made mistake with veto of Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill September 29, 2016The US president says the congressional override of his veto on a bill allowing 9/11 lawsuits against Saudi Arabia sets "a dangerous precedent".
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- Typhoon Megi: Search for missing after China landslides September 29, 2016At least 32 people are missing in China's eastern Zhejiang province after heavy rains triggered two landslides.
- US school shooter kills dad before rampage September 28, 2016A teenager killed his father before going to a nearby primary school and opening fire with a handgun, wounding two students and a teacher, police say.
- Trump's fortune drops $800m in one year September 29, 2016Due in large part to the softening of the New York real estate market, Mr Trump's personal wealth has fallen to $3.7bn, says Forbes.
- Thousands to pay final respects to Israel's Shimon Peres September 29, 2016Thousands of people are expected to pay their final respects in Jerusalem to former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres, who died at the age of 93.
- Syria: US tells Russia it will end talks if bombing continues September 28, 2016US warns Russia over the bombardment of Aleppo, saying it will suspend co-operation on Syria peace talks unless Moscow stops the assault.
The Independent, UK
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that is so true. it’s like defending yourself as the victim.
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Considering the LINGUISTIC and the tenacity of the laws in the CONTEXT of the objective pleadings attorneys CHOOSE to address, unless that is explored and disallow CONVENIENT CHANGES for the pure goal of usurping the value, Title VII will NEVER serve as a tool/standard of civil rights! It serves little or no purpose in the question of ‘RACE’ because people have accepted socially that human is not the initial definition! However when the term was introduced into the law, such was not the case and that’s why the courts CAN’T and WON’T rule in favor of race if COLOR DISCRIMINATION is not in the pleading for the jury and judge! Had color discrimination been put in the pleading and the prosecution lawyer not allowed it to be struck from that pleading, the verdict would have been different!
As it stands this verdict was a coupe for the STAND YOUR GROUND LAW as well as for the sanction of guns!
If every lawyer who opposed the verdict or wants a political career beyond lawyer doesn’t pick up this banner for JUSTICE, then they can only be seen as a purveyor for the unjust !!!!!
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