Trayvon Martin

A life can be lost in a flash, in the blinking of an eye.  The painful thing is once it is lost it cannot be replaced.  Too many people seem to have the feeling that it is okay to shoot first and ask questions later.  People have lost their lives for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or for just not having the right look in someone else’ s eyes.

Trayvon Martin lost his life simply for not having the right look in the eyes of George Zimmerman.  He was a black man wearing a hoodie.  That in Zimmerman’s mind made him a criminal and he took it upon himself to play the role of judge, jury and executioner.  He claimed he acted in self-defense but let us get the facts straight.  He was armed, Trayvon Martin was unharmed.  The young man did not attack him; in fact he was trying to get away from him.  So in what way was Zimmerman’s life  in any danger and therefore needed to defend himself?

This was clearly not a case of self-defense.  So why has he not been arrested?  What kind of message is sending to others who feel it is okay to shoot a young black man simply because of the clothes he is wearing?  Will there ever come a time when there will be justice and equality for one and all despite the color of one’s skin?  It somehow seems as if it is going to take a miracle for this to happen.

Author: marvaseaton

Marva Seaton is a Mom, Author, Blogger, and Poet. She is passionate about issues concerning woman and tries to highlight stories of those suffering abuse. She strongly believes in fairness, equality, and the empowerment of women. View all posts by marvaseaton