Findings from a recent investigation into the killing of Trayvon Martin, reveal that the lead investigator believes the hoodie may have been the reason that George Zimmerman suspected Trayvon of doing something wrong. The Trayvon Martin case has largely been viewed through the eyes of race. Most blacks have either been the victim of racial profiling or known someone that has been profiled due to race. Even Oprah was denied entry into an exclusive Hermes Paris boutique in June, 2005 when she was viewed as a black woman and not recognized as Oprah Winfrey without make -up and hair done. And prominent African American professor Henry Louis Gates was racially profiled by police while trying to get inside his own house. Black males are the most identified group to be racially profiled second only to Latino males. And that has nothing to do with clothing. Prominent Hollywood black actors have discussed being the subject of racial profiling when in circumstances where whites view them in a … [Read more...] about Was It the Hoodie or Race That Caused Zimmerman to Kill Trayvon?
Archives for July 2012
When Will Donald Trump Demand that Romney Show His Papers?
Donald Trump joined the birthers and demanded that President Obama show his birth certificate to prove his U.S. citizenship. Trump repeatedly called on the president to produce his papers. Where’s Donald Trump when you need him to demand that Mitt Romney produce a sufficient number of past tax returns? So far, Romney and Trump are silent on the tax return issue. Romney has produced one tax year-2010 and estimates of his taxes for 2011. That’s hardly a sufficient amount of tax returns for someone who is running for President of the U.S. Producing tax returns is not a requirement but being transparent should be a requirement. Republicans are good at asking persons for their papers but are bad when it comes to showing their papers. Republican lawmakers across the country have enacted voter ID laws in over half the states requiring citizens to produce some form of government issued ID in order to vote. Every citizen in a state requiring voter ID must produce one. Alabama and Arizona … [Read more...] about When Will Donald Trump Demand that Romney Show His Papers?
Zimmerman Asks for New Judge Because He Lied to the Judge
In a bizarre twist that appears ironic and insane, George Zimmerman’s attorneys request a new judge again stating that they cannot get a fair hearing or trial due to George Zimmerman’s lies to the judge. It took audacity to file the motion which states, in part, “Mr. Zimmerman fears that the court has already decided that he is not worthy of belief regardless of the type of proceeding or the corroborating evidence that would support his testimony." Zimmerman has harmed his own credibility by failing to disclose that he had money for bail and concocting a scheme with his wife to hide the money from the court. Instead of taking responsibility for the harm that he caused by being untruthful, he wants to remove the judge from the case. Mark O'Mara's attorney states in the motion: "A reason why Mr. Zimmerman feels he cannot get a fair trial is that the Court spent a lot time and a lot of words crafting an order that was harsh and morally indignant in tone." So by the defense's analogy, … [Read more...] about Zimmerman Asks for New Judge Because He Lied to the Judge
How Corruption, Sandusky and Paterno Ruined “Happy Valley”
A scathing investigative report by former FBI director, Louis Freeh, reveals how morally corrupt and greed thirsty college officials helped a child sex predator prey on young boys. From the president of Penn state, football coaches and down to the janitor, everyone shares blame in allowing Jerry Sandusky to sexually prey on boys in Happy Valley, the nickname given to the Penn State community. Well, Happy Valley is now known by other names. It’s now known as child sex in the valley. If this were a movie, it might be R rated. In real life, it’s an X rated sex perversion that was allowed to exist solely due to the immoral, greed and ego of Penn State college administrators and officials, including “Papa” Joe Paterno. What was done in the dark has now come to light. And it paints an ugly picture of Penn State. The investigative report reveals that the four most powerful men at Penn State, former President Graham Spanier, Senior Vice President Gary Schultz, Athletic director Timothy Curley … [Read more...] about How Corruption, Sandusky and Paterno Ruined “Happy Valley”
Good News and Bad News: Mitt Romney Speaks Before NAACP
The good news is Mitt Romney spoke before the 103 Annual NAACP convention in Houston, Texas. The bad news is Mitt Romney spoke before the NAACP convention. Romney gets points and credits for appearing before the NAACP. He came to speak to a hostile crowd and got boos in some of his remarks. He loses points and gets demerits for his presentation before the NAACP. A good speaker and politician knows the crowd that they are addressing. Knowing that the NAACP is not going to necessarily be an open and inviting crowd, Romney could still win points if he addressed the concerns of African Americans. Romney claims he intended to give the same speech to the NAACP that he gives to everyone. As a trial attorney, I don't give the same closing argument to an all white conservative jury that I would give to a black jury. That's called knowing your audience, if you want to score points and get votes. But Romney didn't care to score any points or win any votes at the NAACP convention. And it … [Read more...] about Good News and Bad News: Mitt Romney Speaks Before NAACP
GOP Ground Hog Day Returns
Once again Republicans have vowed to repeal Obamacare (“the Affordable Care Act”). This is really getting way too repetitive. If the GOP keeps going backwards, how do they expect the country to move forward? Well I guess that’s my answer. Republicans would rather waste time playing the same old tricks and maneuvers over and over again. They do not want to fix the economy but instead blame President Obama for trying to fix it. That easier for them to do. Play the blame game. So once again, Republicans are moving forward to take us backwards with H.R. 6079—repealing the Affordable Care Act. If the GOP is successful with repealing the Affordable Care Act, things would go back. 6.6 million young adults who have been able to stay on their parents’ health insurance policy until age 26 will be once again left dangling without health insurance. Children with pre-existing conditions will once again be denied coverage. With many of our children now facing adult illnesses such as adult onset … [Read more...] about GOP Ground Hog Day Returns