I watched Anderson Cooper’s interview with a juror
from the George Zimmerman case. She
constantly referred to the defendant as “George” as though he was a friend of
hers. It was obvious to
her that “George” was merely defending himself.
By stalking an unarmed teenager, then shooting him.
Americans have to face the truth—in the criminal
justice system (and other situations), white lives are more valuable than black
lives. If Trayvon Martin had pulled a
gun on George Zimmerman, who thinks he would be able to use the “Stand Your
Ground” defense? Unless we have a major
discussion on race, black children will always be in jeopardy. They are guilty until they prove their innocence.
To hear the professionals share on MSNBC their
stories of sitting down with their sons and explain the facts of life (behave
with the police, don’t resist) especially if they are innocent of any charge
made me so sad. White people are not
aware they have invisible white privilege.
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