Trayvon Martin Case

[SolidSnake84]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

They wouldn't have said anything if Zimmerman was black

Yes. my sentiments exactly.

If Trayvon Martin had shot and killed Zimmerman, he would be getting praised laid on him right now. No charges would be filed, and it would be a done deal.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Yes. my sentiments exactly.

If Trayvon Martin had shot and killed Zimmerman, he would be getting praised laid on him right now. No charges would be filed, and it would be a done deal.

Pretty sure that's completely false and steeped in opinion. While there may not be a media circus had the situation been reversed, I've never seen a case where murder has been praised. Anyone who praises murder is a sick individual.

Edit: Well, except maybe in cases where people kill their abusers. That tends to be a gray area.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Pretty sure that's completely false and steeped in opinion. While there may not be a media circus had the situation been reversed, I've never seen a case where murder has been praised. Anyone who praises murder is a sick individual.

Edit: Well, except maybe in cases where people kill their abusers. That tends to be a gray area.

Pretty sure I agree with you, talking about praising a murder is poppycock, except for in the latter situation you listed.

[Skins fan 44]

Where do Sharpton and Jackson actually preach? I remember years ago Sharpton use to be a good preacher. I have not heard him in awhile. It seems like all they want now is money and publicity. I have heard Jackson going up to NASCAR and saying to give the rainbow coalition money or else he will go public about being racist. Its a shame that they dont want to live the dream of the Martin Luther King Jr. speech.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

Where do Sharpton and Jackson actually preach? I remember years ago Sharpton use to be a good preacher. I have not heard him in awhile. It seems like all they want now is money and publicity. I have heard Jackson going up to NASCAR and saying to give the rainbow coalition money or else he will go public about being racist. Its a shame that they dont want to live the dream of the Martin Luther King Jr. speech.

If I didn't know any better I'd swear they preach wherever the publicity is going. I'm sure standing up for African Americans, innocent or not, keeps them busy 24/7/365.

[Skins fan 44]

Originally Posted by mooby

If I didn't know any better I'd swear they preach wherever the publicity is going. I'm sure standing up for African Americans, innocent or not, keeps them busy 24/7/365.

Preach as in the gospel?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

Preach as in the gospel?

12th said it, but I was just saying if I didn't know any better I'd swear he doesn't actually preach in a church anymore. Not suprisingly I was wrong about that.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

Where do Sharpton and Jackson actually preach? I remember years ago Sharpton use to be a good preacher. I have not heard him in awhile. It seems like all they want now is money and publicity. I have heard Jackson going up to NASCAR and saying to give the rainbow coalition money or else he will go public about being racist. Its a shame that they dont want to live the dream of the Martin Luther King Jr. speech.

You should follow Sharpton on Twitter if you have an account. He preaches a couple of times a month at a church in NY. He announces it.

[Skins fan 44]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

You should follow Sharpton on Twitter if you have an account. He preaches a couple of times a month at a church in NY. He announces it.

Thank you. I may just do that. He always does have a good message when he preaches.