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appleannie1

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2. Why do they keep saying he was a "neighborhood watch captain"? He was simply a cop wannabe and is
Fri Mar 23, 2012, 10:53 AM
Mar 2012

giving a good program a bad rap.

When the history books are written, JohnnyLib2 Mar 2012 #1
Why do they keep saying he was a "neighborhood watch captain"? He was simply a cop wannabe and is appleannie1 Mar 2012 #2
Most reputable journalists have written "SELF-APPOINTED neighborhood watch captain." Amerigo Vespucci Mar 2012 #5
The BBC, which usually gets things right, called him a security guard. efhmc Mar 2012 #14
As Trayvon's mom said, he's the son of all of us... polichick Mar 2012 #3
My grandson is whte but he still looks like Trayvon to me. Makes my heart break. efhmc Mar 2012 #15
I sure know what you mean! polichick Mar 2012 #17
His statement was very heartfelt qanda Mar 2012 #4
I have problems sometimes but I am so glad he is our President. Loudmxr Mar 2012 #6
Having problems with Obama is a GOOD thing. Kablooie Mar 2012 #8
Eventually? NOLALady Mar 2012 #9
What really matters is that they will be much better human beings. They already are. efhmc Mar 2012 #16
Let's try something ... zbdent Mar 2012 #7
Let the right wing smear begin. RandySF Mar 2012 #10
This kind of candid, thoughtful speaking is Obama at his best, IMO. Poll_Blind Mar 2012 #11
This was a thoughtful, responsible, committed and empathetic response. Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #12
I'm really glad he spoke out Marrah_G Mar 2012 #13
Thank You Mr. President goclark Mar 2012 #18
Thank you, Mr. President. Ruby the Liberal Mar 2012 #19
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