Just remember it took them almost a month

[npk]

That's how much time passed before anyone in the city of Sanford or the state of Florida decided to even give the shooting death of an unarmed 17 year old kid a second look. It wasn't just Zimmerman who was hoping that this would blow over, it was the entire law enforcement community in the town of Sanford who also was hoping it would blow over. If only these officers had bothered to use that old tried and true science of investigating rather than just "going by their gut instincts" this case might already be on the trial docket and perhaps closer to providing some much needed answers for the family of Tayvon Martin and the entire community.

I have to wonder how quickly this case would have gotten media attention if the victim would have been the son of a well off judge, or state senator, or even a well to do white kid.

So much for that whole "serve and protect" thingy. I guess only when there is a large enough backlash and outcry for justice can these officers and prosecutors be compelled to "serve"

I guess those cracks in these small towns are getting wider and wider.

[Skittles]

1. it SCREAMS "coverup"

[Major Hogwash]

6. The police chief's comments were astounding.

I was watching an interview he was giving and he said something about how they were looking for "probable cause" as his reason that Zimmerman hadn't been charged with a crime.

I guess the body laying on the ground that day wasn't considered as probable cause for an arrest.
Incredible.

[ejpoeta]

8. if it had been reversed and trayvon was stalking someone 'suspicious'

and claimed self defense i bet it wouldn't have mattered. he would have been arrested and they would have done their job to get evidence.

[Ruby the Liberal]

2. Actually, it will be a month (29 days) later tonight.

Incident happened the evening of Feb 26th.

[npk]

3. Thanks Ruby

I edited title to be more accurate. I had the initial date of the incident wrong when I first read the story.

[Ruby the Liberal]

4. I had been watching to see if there are any demonstrations planned for tonight.

Hard 'anniversary'.

[npk]

5. I am just thankful for those who have given their voice to this cause

I know how hard it can be to stand up and scream when you see an obvious injustice, but still feel as though you are being ridiculed by some in the national media. I hope that more and more people will continue to plan rallies and marches and keep the pressure on those that cannot be compelled by any other means to do what is right.

But yes it is a very sad "anniversary" to say the least.

[barbtries]

9. there's a vigil in Raleigh

i think the email was from MoveOn - bet there will be one in your town as well. i'd fetch the link but have to get to work.

[Ruby the Liberal]

10. I don't recall any emails, but may have deleted

I'll check their site.

Thanks!

[Lilyeye]

7. I agree.

The fact that the police totally botched this investigation infuriates me because it shows that the life of this kid meant nothing to them. I am noticing a lot of cowards on the net who keep whining about the coverage this case is getting as opposed to other cases. It baffles me that they can't seem to see that the outrage comes from the fact that Trayvon and his family weren't given a fair investigation because the police failed to do their jobs. Not to mention the killer walked away free and was never arrested or challenged. In all of the cases they post to make a point, there was an arrest made and good chance of conviction for the murderer. That wasn't the case with Trayvon and it wouldn't have been a possibility if the public hadn't caught on. I think instead of facing the reality of what happened they'd rather continue lying to themselves.