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MarianJack

(10,237 posts)

34. We had a long discussion with our son about this...

Reply to NEOhiodemocrat (Reply #33)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 09:40 PM

Apr 2012

...again.

One step needed is reflected in my new sig line, "George Zimmerman needs to go to jail for a VERY long time".

PEACE!

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Every time I think of Treyvon Martin I see my son's face. [View all] MarianJack Apr 2012 OP

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. Suich Apr 2012 #1

Thank you Suich. MarianJack Apr 2012 #2

Powerful... BeHereNow Apr 2012 #3

Justice for all, or Justice for none. MarianJack Apr 2012 #12

Powerful, thanks so much. freshwest Apr 2012 #4

Thank you, freshwest. MarianJack Apr 2012 #13

so good to read a personal view that puts it into perspective Swagman Apr 2012 #5

When I saw him in his hood,... MarianJack Apr 2012 #14

Marion wendylaroux Apr 2012 #30

Thank you, wendylaroux. MarianJack Apr 2012 #31

MarianJack, we who do care AND know firsthand what it's like to be viewed by fellow Americans Ecumenist Apr 2012 #6

You describe a beautiful world. MarianJack Apr 2012 #15

I love this OP malaise Apr 2012 #7

Thankful, malaise! MarianJack Apr 2012 #16

I share your concern. My son is 19 notadmblnd Apr 2012 #8

The thought of your story makes me frightened. MarianJack Apr 2012 #18

He looks like one of my former students. knitter4democracy Apr 2012 #9

After I see my son's face,... MarianJack Apr 2012 #19

You know, NOLALady Apr 2012 #10

Oh, I hate when they do that... BeHereNow Apr 2012 #17

I'm seeing that same future! MarianJack Apr 2012 #22

Thanks for your concern. NOLALady Apr 2012 #29

I've been on "overdrive" for several years now- BeHereNow Apr 2012 #32

Did he get back to you? I hope he's OK! MarianJack Apr 2012 #20

beautiful- so beautiful, Bluerthanblue Apr 2012 #11

Thank you, bluerthanblue. MarianJack Apr 2012 #21

MarianJack, this is so wonderfully written, powerful, and true. Chorophyll Apr 2012 #23

I never heard that MLK statement. Thank you. MarianJack Apr 2012 #24

Kids in hoodies were part of the march for Trayvon yesterday in L.A. pinboy3niner Apr 2012 #25

Thank you, too! MarianJack Apr 2012 #28

Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #26

Please allow me to embroider your nonsensical retort... MarianJack Apr 2012 #27

Our Children are so precious NEOhiodemocrat Apr 2012 #33

We had a long discussion with our son about this... MarianJack Apr 2012 #34

Hay everybody, check out this thread. It's important! MarianJack Apr 2012 #35

We are not black, but I see my sons' faces in Trayvon's as well mainer Apr 2012 #36

You're right. MarianJack Apr 2012 #37