The Trayvon Martin - George Zimmerman case, served by the New York Times

Finally, a 7-page article in the New York Times covering the details of Trayvon Martin's death at the hands of George Zimmerman. While still not truly objective, this article doesn't overtly drumbeat for a left-wing cause (just an undercurrent I sense, but I'm attuned to these undercurrents and can sniff 'em out like a drug dog can sniff out a doper's hidden stash, no matter where it might be). Read the article; here's my comment, awaiting approval from the likewise-attuned left-wingers who run the New York Times...

A thoughtful article, filling in some of the gaping holes that more boisterous media outlets overlooked (for example, some reported that Trayvon's body sat in a morgue for three days before it was claimed). And thank you! for not again posting that beatified photo of Trayvon, taken long before this encounter.

Also, for a left-wing publication, I'm happy to not find the drumbeat for gun control. I'd counter that always-underlying sentiment with insistence that parents have more control over their minor children; perhaps not allowing so much 'bad influence' from attitude rappers and mindless peers, bad influences that turns good-hearted kids to getting tattoos and gold-tooth displays at such a young age; making their future employment problematic.

This case will resolve itself, after further scrutiny from the top down. But we must answer a more important question than just this youth's untimely death. Why, when the New Black Panther Party put out a 'bounty' for George, even including a wanted poster, have not heard from the chief Law Enforcement officer in the land, President Obama, condemning them? That to me is a serious matter. Barack said Trayvon could resemble his son if he had one; why couldn't George also be like a figurative son? Equal protection under the law should apply, regardless of skin color, or so it seems to me.

Yep, gold teefs and tatts don't get you hired, unless your career choice is a TV bounty hunter or 'repo-man' (or woman). I unfortunately watched on of those repo shows t'other night...what a waste of time. Some fat chick adorned with tatts, and her likewise unpleasant ex-husband, roaming the streets of L.A. repossessing cars. One repossession featured a car repossessed after the owner missed just one payment. Good times were had by all! )

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