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In reply to the discussion: Obama: 'If I Had A Son, He Would Look Like Trayvon' (updated) [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)37. Read this
"If this were a white Republican president who spoke symbolically about this kid looking like his son, he'd be branded a racist. This is a nice double standard that the cult of victimology as perpetuated by political race hustlers has created."
...if you're lurking: "White Republican" Presidential candidates are also making statements. In fact, one of them has already determined that "Martin's shooter" should be arrested.
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum both commented on the Trayvon Martin case Friday, shortly after President Obama weighed in.
In a statement, Romney said: "What happened to Trayvon Martin is a tragedy. There needs to be a thorough investigation that reassures the public that justice is carried out with impartiality and integrity.
Asked by a reporter about the shooting, Santorum went further, condemning local law enforcement for dragging its feet in arresting Martin's shooter.
"It's a horrible case, and it's chilling to hear what happened," Santorum said. "And of course the fact that law enforcement didn't immediately go after and prosecute this case is another chilling example of horrible decisions made by people in this process."
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/romney-santorum-comment-on-trayvon-martin
In a statement, Romney said: "What happened to Trayvon Martin is a tragedy. There needs to be a thorough investigation that reassures the public that justice is carried out with impartiality and integrity.
Asked by a reporter about the shooting, Santorum went further, condemning local law enforcement for dragging its feet in arresting Martin's shooter.
"It's a horrible case, and it's chilling to hear what happened," Santorum said. "And of course the fact that law enforcement didn't immediately go after and prosecute this case is another chilling example of horrible decisions made by people in this process."
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/romney-santorum-comment-on-trayvon-martin
I'm sure this will make a few racists' heads explode.
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Yes, and he did it in a way that does not take anything from the case that is being built against
jwirr
Mar 2012
#29
Why? All he did was ask for an investigation. He's not condemning the guy.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Mar 2012
#28
I don't agree. I see nothing wrong with him calling for an investigation.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Mar 2012
#42
Obama most certainly did say there should be a thorough investigation and he
Old and In the Way
Mar 2012
#55
And I agree with what Obama has said. And yes, he should have said it! :)
Liberal_Stalwart71
Mar 2012
#61
Is that the official rightwing talking point or did you just stumble on it
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2012
#72
Fox's twisted version of the quote: "Obama: Trayvon Looks Like He Could Be My Son"
William Seger
Mar 2012
#82
Fantastic post. Wow, who knew Santorum had it in him to be right about something?
Number23
Mar 2012
#57
Bush never spoke out about any shootings in America while he was in the White House.
Major Hogwash
Mar 2012
#54
I think he said everything a President can say without spoiling a likely trial
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2012
#40
Or maybe it was just a lame attempt at humor, referencing Michelle Obama's appearance on Letterman
scarletwoman
Mar 2012
#73