Before you read this, please understand it's simply an analysis followed by an opinion. Also, please follow the link above to read the full story on the Washington Post website.
Following the verdict of George Zimmerman in his case investigating his shooting and killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, reactions were vast -- some shocking, some not so much. From a range of people rallying outdoors with posters saying "Racist and Proud" and the Black Panthers putting a price tag on George Zimmerman's head to families figuring out how to education their children on how to behave in their own neighborhoods so that they do not become the next victim.
Black youth in particular have been rallying towards Twitter to express their views, some claiming that this gives some a 'license to murder' or suggesting that 'America will fall further into racism'. Others simply giving advice on how to deal with this event, as if there is some sort of public decorum to address this type of happening.
In this poll by the Washington Post, it is suggested the race does in fact shape the views of the verdict. To so many who were claiming that this is not a race issue, what is to be said? Is it or isn't it? Well it surely seems like it is. And as mostly accurately as I heard it described... perhaps is should not be a race issue, but in fact it is.
According to this poll in particular, Blacks overwhelming feel that Trayvon Martin's killing was unjustified. While an almost even divide of Whites believe it was either justified, unjustified, or that they do not know enough about it to comment. Don't know enough to comment? How? Furthermore, an overwhelming number of African Americans also disapprove of the 'not guilty' verdict Zimmerman received.
But pass the verdict and the rallying and protesting, it seems people stop caring about going after the justice they believed Trayvon Martin so rightfully deserved. While the numbers do remain consistant for African Americans (81% believing that Zimmerman should be charged for violating Trayvon Martin's rights), the numbers for 'All Adults' shifts in favor of him not being charged.
Do you feel as though further action should be taken against George Zimmerman by the federal government? Or should all Americans simply accept the verdict and move on?
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