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Chaney2020

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33. But you aren't answering his question...
Tue May 1, 2012, 02:11 AM
May 2012

This guy could very well be a racist, but that really isn't the point. He raises an interesting question, "Would you want to live in an all-black environment?" Of course, the fact that the black population of the United States has suffered the most from the ridiculous income gap that plagues the nation, plays a major role in my answer.
No, I would not want to live in an American all-black environment, not because of the color of their skin but because of the rather cruel environment that has formed the basis of their experiences. And of course, each and every black person does NOT develop into an unsavory character due to being subjected to the plight of the low-income class. And of course, not each and every black person who is raised in a comfortable income bracket becomes a well-mannered, good person. However, the economic environment in which one is raised does play a major role in the personal development of all races. This truth may sting like morning light through sleepy eyes, but failing to address the problem will only result in a progressively deteriorating situation.
As the wealthy elite continue to hoard their gold and determine the US's future through campaign contributions and lobbying, and the 99% are denied the right to assemble peacefully as stated clearly in the Constitution of the United States of America, prepare for gloomier days ahead.

Devil's Advocate: A criminal history would make Zimmerman's version of events more plausible. Kurska Mar 2012 #1
True, except that would take an investigation of all possibilities rustydog Mar 2012 #11
And if the forensics are inconclusive SATIRical Mar 2012 #30
That is what I was thinking. The less respectful Martin seems, the more respectful Zimmerson seems ZombieHorde Mar 2012 #13
Zimmerman is the one with a police record not this kid. n/t EFerrari Mar 2012 #16
I agree, his past criminal history would in no way aptal Mar 2012 #2
None. elleng Mar 2012 #3
None jberryhill Mar 2012 #4
None except to obfuscate the facts. n/t arthritisR_US Mar 2012 #5
NONE Voice for Peace Mar 2012 #6
There are good reasons why most of that murielm99 Mar 2012 #7
In contrast, Zimmerman's history with police IS admissable... grasswire Mar 2012 #8
I know Zimmerman was arrested, murielm99 Mar 2012 #9
Not much. Him beating Zimmerman on the ground OTOH... pettypace Mar 2012 #10
Scary negro, right? alcibiades_mystery Mar 2012 #12
Post removed Post removed Mar 2012 #17
Ah yes, postracial now, is it? alcibiades_mystery Mar 2012 #20
Let me ask you a serious question pettypace Mar 2012 #21
Please, go on alcibiades_mystery Mar 2012 #23
But you aren't answering his question... Chaney2020 May 2012 #33
Great post - TBF May 2012 #34
I'll just settle for seeing the day Moses2SandyKoufax Mar 2012 #22
None, but they will try to dirty up Trayvon as much as possible, just to make crunch60 Mar 2012 #14
Well I haven't been beaten up before but wouldn't one think their life is in danger? dkf Mar 2012 #19
My point is that Zimmerman was the primary agressor. He ran after Martin, why didn't crunch60 Mar 2012 #26
Zimmerman weighed about more than 90 pounds more than Trayvon, pnwmom Mar 2012 #32
None whatsoever slackmaster Mar 2012 #15
Depends upon whom one is talking to, but does not change the facts in any event. lonestarnot Mar 2012 #18
Maybe Zimmerman's attorney is trying to sway a future jury marlakay Mar 2012 #24
Nothing except to villify him after his death n/t MrBig Mar 2012 #25
Its just a way to sully the kid so certain fuckers can spin killing him as okay. TheKentuckian Mar 2012 #27
None. nt COLGATE4 Mar 2012 #28
It's the same crap they pull in rape victims. Odin2005 Mar 2012 #29
They only do this, because Trayvon Martin is dead and cannot Rex Mar 2012 #31
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