The jury read the verdict: “Not guilty!”
And the Judge (unintentionally)
smiled.
Then the lawyers polled the jurors:
“Not guilty!” said the first jurist.
And the Judge’s (unintentional) smile – appeared wider.
“Not guilty!” said the second jurist.
And the Judge’s (unintentional-wide) smile – appeared wider.
“Not guilty!” said the third jurist.
And the Judge, whose unintentional-wide smile became wider
than ever before, (unintentionally) leaned forward, towards the jury, and (unintentionally)
nodded her head in agreement with their verdict.
She (the judge) seemed relieved: Judge, jury, and executioner (George Zimmerman) had acted in concert
with the laws in Florida. They had demonstrated that they were all on the same
page. The status quo remained preserved. The laws, customs, and courtesies in
Sanford, Florida remained intact. Moreover, the message concerning the
treatments of African-Americans was reinforced – loud and clear: “Stand your ground” laws is the modern day version of
lynching; it allows Americans who
conceal their burning crosses and their white hoods to kill black children for
simply trying to walk home.
George Zimmerman did not act alone. He
acted in concert with everyone who created the system that enabled him to do
what he did: He
profiled, stalked, and killed a kid because he was black. It is
scary to hear the argument that “Zimmerman did what the law intended.” Because if this true, the “fine, upstanding, law abiding,
God-fearing Christians of Florida are Zimmerman’s accomplice. And they will
forever have Trayvon Martin’s blood on their hands. Thank God!!!
by
James A. Porter
