Hoods Up for Trayvon



Trayvon Martin



     On February 26 of 2012, 17 year old Trayvon Martin was on his way back to his father's fiance's house in Sanford, Florida. This house was in a gated community. Trayvon wore white tennis shoes, a hoodie, and jeans. I guess to someone this might seem "suspicious"..... Even though half the world wears this same outfit everyday. In the pockets of his jeans, Trayvon had skittles for his younger brother, and in his hands a bottle of ice tea. He seems armed right? If you said yes to that question, then you are delusional.

George Zimmerman

     On Trayvon's walk home, he was on the phone with his girlfriend. It was dark and rainy. Trayvon noticed that a man was following him in a car. Trayvon continuously looked around him for any sign of the man following him. I believe that checking to make sure that you are being followed, especially if you are in an unfamiliar territory, is in no way "suspicious" behavior. The man continued to follow Trayvon, so he began to run. Safety 101. The man who was following Trayvon is named George Zimmerman. He is a 28 year old Caucasian/Hispanic man. Some would even describe him as a racist. Anyways, George Zimmerman was the neighborhood watch man for this particular neighborhood.

     George Zimmerman got out of his car to pursue Trayvon Martin. This he did deliberately against the orders of the police. That's strike one. Zimmerman confronted Trayvon in a hostile manner. Trayvon noticed that George Zimmerman bared a gun in hand. A gun. A neighborhood watchman with a gun. That isn't allowed, ergo, there's a second strike for Mr. Zimmerman. Trayvon Martin began to call for help. A few neighbors heard his cries, but they did nothing to stop the action except call the police. And of course, the police show up one bullet too late. When they arrived on the scene 17 year old Trayvon Martin lie there dead. Bullet to the chest. George Zimmerman shot him. If I'm not mistaken, that's murder. Strike three for George Zimmerman. He should be out.

     Today, a month later, Trayvon Martin lies dead, and George Zimmerman is out free. That is ridiculous! Justice needs to be served. I don't know if this is the result of racism, a poor police force, or if Trayvon was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, but George Zimmerman needs to be charged with something. Apparently I am not the only one that thinks this. People all over America are banning together to bring justice. Today thousands of people wear their hoods in honor of Trayvon Martin.

Trayvon Martin Case Summary: http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/19/justice/florida-teen-shooting/index.html?hpt=hp_bn2