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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali
The inconsistency I'm trying to point out in the Zimmerman case is the largely ignored factors in that particular neighborhood with the string of break-ins, and Treyvon APPEARING to fit the profile in his mannerisms. While it turned out to be a complete (and tragic) misunderstanding, and also a hugely irresponsible decision by Zimmerman to not just call the cops and stay out of it, which is really what people should be angry about since it prompted a response by Treyvon which ended in his death, the fact that "racial profiling" is sounding alarms louder than plain ol' bad judgement is saddening. Especially when the circumstances and statistics in that area actually warranted, at the very least, concern.
I see this as two separate issues. Zimmerman's actions should be under fire. Not his reaction to the scenario. Just like the concerned citizen reacted to the possibility that the old white man watching kids at the park should at least be looked into by authorities to make sure everything jived, which is what they did, and nobody batted an eye.
I just think that should be the case on both sides before we start stoking the flames of racial tension unnecessarily.
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See the thing is he did call the cops being neighborhood watch and all but they told him to just stay in his car and watch but he chose not to. He decided to take actions into his own hands and start creeping up behind him. If someone you don't know starts stalking you, wouldn't you be alert and on guard?
Also when I mentioned profiling, I mean even down the smallest of things such as going into a store and having the clerk watch you while shopping. Or walking past a car and having a lady clutch her purse and double check to make sure that the alarm is set. Also, even getting nervous looks when you enter an elevator just for being a black person.