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In reply to the discussion: Why is America still so ignorant about racism? Read this quote from a neighbor of George Zimmerman. [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)It sounds, in the 911 call, tht GZ isn't sure of the race of the guy he called about. He didn't call to report a black person. When the cop asks if the guy is black or hispanic, GZ says haltingly that the guy is black, and then describes the clothing, but he doesn't sound so sure. He's mainly concerned with the hoodie and the way the guy is walking/acting, which GZ thinks is like he's on drugs.
It's only when Trayvon approaches GZ and confronts him, that GZ tells the 911 cop that the guy is approaching him with something in his hand, and he matter of factly describes him as a "black male," and then describes his clothing including shoes more specifically.
It is also not a definite given that if GZ were black, that he would have been arrested.
Statements like these are meant to inflame, and are passionate, but are not factual and do not necessarily reflect reality. No one knows for sure, yet, exactly all that went on.
At first, people were passionately angry that GZ had attacked Trayvon Martin, and we now know that it is at least probable, if not likely, that Trayvon confronted GZ in a hostile way. And GZ, noticing that Trayvon had something in his hand, may have thought Trayvon was armed. Maybe. Maybe not.
I'm waiting for the ALL the facts.
Celebrities are using this incident to get on TV shows and get their names in the news. Be wary of people who talk like they know the facts, when the facts are not known yet. The FBI and the DOJ are investigating. I think they are experienced enough to conduct a thorough investigation. And be ESPECIALLY wary of "witnesses" who are popping up on TV shows, saying they saw this and heard that. If they did, and if what they care about is justice, they'll be talking to the investigators and no one else.