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William Bennett writes article complaining about 'rush to judgment' about Trayvon
Bennett writes for CNN.com:
It's clear that some of the people raising the most noise are trying to make this less about the horrible death of a young man and more about claims of racial resentment that may or may not exist.
The loudest voices should be particularly careful not to rush to conclusions. Remember the Duke lacrosse case, in which members of the team were accused of a gang rape. The public rushed to judgment long before the young men were eventually acquitted.
Zimmerman may or may not be guilty; there may or may not be racial motivations. We do not know yet. In the absence of complete evidence, inflammatory comments and belligerent reactions will not aid the search for justice. An angry crowd should not be in charge.
Lastly, why is there so much selective outrage on the part of so many?
The leading cause of death for black male teenagers is homicide, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Of all the black homicide victims, about 93% are killed by other black people. In 2011, nearly 85% of all people murdered in Philadelphia were black. Where are the marches and protests for these victims? Is it justice people seek or are they looking and even hoping for signs of white racism so they can exploit it?
The loudest voices should be particularly careful not to rush to conclusions. Remember the Duke lacrosse case, in which members of the team were accused of a gang rape. The public rushed to judgment long before the young men were eventually acquitted.
Zimmerman may or may not be guilty; there may or may not be racial motivations. We do not know yet. In the absence of complete evidence, inflammatory comments and belligerent reactions will not aid the search for justice. An angry crowd should not be in charge.
Lastly, why is there so much selective outrage on the part of so many?
The leading cause of death for black male teenagers is homicide, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Of all the black homicide victims, about 93% are killed by other black people. In 2011, nearly 85% of all people murdered in Philadelphia were black. Where are the marches and protests for these victims? Is it justice people seek or are they looking and even hoping for signs of white racism so they can exploit it?
Of course, he started his diatribe with the typical distraction points: about Trayvon being suspended from school, Zimmerman being a Hispanic Democrat, the New Black Panthers' bounty, and Spike Lee tweeting a fake address. But really? Those who are marching for Trayvon are only seeking a non existent problem of white hatred towards blacks? Has Bennett ever actually used his BRAIN regarding the violence in cities like Philadelphia and realized that there ARE community leaders in those areas who are taking action regarding the inner city violence?
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He probably put his whole net worth on it.
fuck him
We shouldn't be angry at racism because black people kill other black people too? Apparently that makes it OK? Oh yes, and by all means let's bring up those poor innocent white lacrosse players that were railroaded by a nasty blah woman. What a load of crap. I'd like to unread this article, please.
