We've Come So Far to be in the Same Place

 This case has touched me on so many levels.  Why is it OK for one person to "defend themselves" but not another? Why is it that someone is dead and nothing has come from that? Since when is it just OK to kill another human? Why didn't anyone why was it that Trayvon's phone was found by his body but everyone's focus was on a flashlight keychain? Why were there so many WTF moments from the prosecution team? Why is it that even though we all hate to admit it, most people knew that the "not guilty" verdict was coming?

 Sad reality is that it is still a crime to walk while black, even in your own neighborhood. I honestly don't think that anytime soon will there be a time when people won't ask "what are 'they' doing around here?" This is so heartbreaking because it could've been me or anyone that I know and love. The way I see it, this is another case of being in the right place and someone not liking it. This brings further concern for me for my future children and for all of the current children in my life.


What is it going to take to get real change in this world? When will we as HUMANS value HUMAN life, regardless of race, creed, color, age, religion or any other separating factor? This case is just sad all the way around, so are all of the other cases that don't get the spotlight. EVERY LIFE IS SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT. Until we get that understanding, the big picture will never be seen.

I can say I  had a proud moment in my generation, not just my race, this morning when I realized that there weren't any big stories of unruly riots, and only about the many PEACEFUL protests across the country. This is definitely a great step and showing for our generation. Everyone expected the worst, and as usual we have proved that we are bigger and more dignified  than the little minds of negative assumptions.  I just hope that in two months when it's not the big story anymore people are still making the injustices a relevant issue and not just a fading fad.

The way I see it, if we don't continue to take real life action, nothing will change. Yes our president is black, but remember they don't call him "Mr. President", they call him Obama. There is still real work that needs to be done to get change in America. It's all well and good to give support on social media, but if you don't go out to vote, it doesn't matter. Laws aren't made on twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. You have to go out to vote, you have to go to community meetings.  You have to be actively involved in the world around you.  The opportunity for change is there, but remember as the Do Better Movement has proclaimed "The revolution will NOT be tweeted."

Money Can't Buy Happiness BUT It Can Buy Chocolate...Tomato..ToMaTo

 Life has been a crazy whirlwind of craziness. It'll get better. I'll wait. The way I see it....that's what they made Snickers for.