The reaction to Trayvon Martin

The world is reacting to Trayvon Martin. Everyone has something to say an opinion and something to do. Millions have marched with there hoods up in honor of Trayvon and his family. Obama has spoken out saying "If i had a son he would look like Trayvon". Even sports figures have supported the cause like New York Knick Amare Stoudemire wearing his hood up during warm ups. The Miami Heat also took a picture of them with all of there hoods up. Hoods up is all over the social media and has been hashtaged all over twitter.

Trayvon Martin

A recent booming story in the news is the death of Trayvon Martin. Trayvon was visiting his dads fiance in a gated neighborhood. He went out during the NBA all star game at halftime to get skittles and a drink at a store. On his way back a man who elected him self "captain" of the neighborhood watch started to follow him and called the police. He described Trayvon walking as suspicious activity.  The police told him to stop following him but continued anyway. He got out of the car and asked Trayvon what he was doing and Trayvon replied why are you following me? After a clear racial slur said on the phone by Zimmerman it is believed he killed Trayvon out of racism. Zimmerman was double Trayvon's weight and age and was armed and Trayvon was not. Witnesses say that it was not self defense and it was unlawful. The fact that Zimmerman has not been arrested is an outrage to humanity.

The R-word

A Simple boy and his horse.

The occasional use of the word retard is accepted in society by most. Some think its offensive, others use it as a "diss", "burn", or other making fun with friends. Is it offensive is a growing question in America. It can be offensive to some with disabilities. It can also be offensive to parents of disabled children. But this "R-word" is unfortunately heavily incorporated with modern "hip slang". Can we really ask a whole generation of people to stop using one word that is used on a daily basis. Retard has really just taken the place of stupid or idiot in society. Friend A says something stupid, friends B says "your retarded". Any educated person could exchange retard with a variety of words. Its not hard to stop using it, just think before you speak.