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I was with her until she started talking about Trayvon.

by chisleu 10y ago

colemickens 10y ago
Seriously? You're really willing to make that comment? After George just tried to auction off the gun he used to kill Trayvon? Even after he's had multiple run ins with the law due to gun violence since he killed Trayvon? Really? I don't know why I stick my neck out to engage with people like you about topics like this, on a forum like this, but what the hell is wrong with you? You were worried about the authorities kidnapping and holding someone at gunpoint (sans an arrest, that's exactly what happened) but the second the mom references another person of color who was possibly wasn't served justice, you just don't care anymore? Is that really what you're saying? Or is there some nuance here I'm missing? edit: I'm genuinely sorry I said anything; I should have ignored it and I won't be replying further.
- bruceb 10y ago
  One doesn't have anything to do with the other. Zimmerman wasn't law enforcement. We also have only one side to this story. It does appear in this case he was not treated appropriately but would like to find out more before rushing to judgment.
- chisleu 10y ago
  I'm confused. I didn't say anything about Zimmerman. That dude is a dick. It doesn't change the fact that Trayvon was a violent, brain damaged, hard drug abuser that attacked someone without just cause.
- troisx 10y ago
  It's probably because like many "reporters" at Daily Beast, she apparently has an agenda to push. Why not just report the story, complete with facts like where exactly it happened, and maybe at least one interview with a witness on this "busy street".
  - jkestner 10y ago
    She wasn't reporting a story. She was tweeting about her son. I don't think she has to be objective there. And who doesn't have an agenda to push?
  - thomasz 10y ago
    Her son got unlawfully arrested and threatened with a gun, off course she has a goddamn agenda to push.
    - napperjabber 10y ago
      Interesting how the story became standardized in the tail. Sure, an issue here and there, but the last few lines about donating to a charity; it reduced the impact.
    - DrScump 10y ago
      There is absolutely no evidence of this.
- chisleu 10y ago
  I also didn't say I don't care. I just said that I was with her up until she decided to include Trayvon in the discussion. That alone DOES make me question if she is only telling part of the story.
- shitshow 10y ago
  His comment was short and a horrible one line crap sentence, but somehow you managed to out-do it.
tristor 10y ago
Same here. What happened to her son is terrible and I hope she gets justice. But people should also know that the Trayvon Martin Foundation has not adequately reported their financials as they are legally obligated to do. Currently, while unsubstantiated (because nobody knows), it's been stated in several places that the Foundation is being used as a funnel for money directly to Trayvon's family personally, without any uses that correspond to the Foundation's stated purposes. Since they've failed to properly file their Form 990 with the IRS, there's no public record of their finances. I understand why the incident could have resonated with Ms. Taylor, but I also think as a journalist she has a responsibility to not promote an organization which is flagrantly failing to follow the law around nonprofits. Instead Ms. Taylor could have promoted several other charities with better track records if she felt this was the proper moment and venue to use to promote charities focused on civil rights. For instance [1][2][3][4] all received 5 star ratings on Charity Navigator and have purposes in line with those stated for the Trayvon Martin Foundation. 1. The Southern Center for Human Rights: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8582 http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary... 2. The National Center for Law and Economic Justice: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10541 http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary... 3. The Institute for Justice: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=5454 http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary... 4. Futures without Violence: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=6436 http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary...

I was with her until she started talking about Trayvon.

by chisleu 10y ago

I was with her until she started talking about Trayvon.

Seriously? You're really willing to make that comment? After George just tried to auction off the gun he used to kill Trayvon? Even after he's had multiple run ins with the law due to gun violence since he killed Trayvon? Really? I don't know why I stick my neck out to engage with people like you about topics like this, on a forum like this, but what the hell is wrong with you? You were worried about the authorities kidnapping and holding someone at gunpoint (sans an arrest, that's exactly what happened) but the second the mom references another person of color who was possibly wasn't served justice, you just don't care anymore? Is that really what you're saying? Or is there some nuance here I'm missing? edit: I'm genuinely sorry I said anything; I should have ignored it and I won't be replying further.

bruceb 10y ago
One doesn't have anything to do with the other. Zimmerman wasn't law enforcement. We also have only one side to this story. It does appear in this case he was not treated appropriately but would like to find out more before rushing to judgment.
chisleu 10y ago
I'm confused. I didn't say anything about Zimmerman. That dude is a dick. It doesn't change the fact that Trayvon was a violent, brain damaged, hard drug abuser that attacked someone without just cause.
troisx 10y ago
It's probably because like many "reporters" at Daily Beast, she apparently has an agenda to push. Why not just report the story, complete with facts like where exactly it happened, and maybe at least one interview with a witness on this "busy street".
- jkestner 10y ago
  She wasn't reporting a story. She was tweeting about her son. I don't think she has to be objective there. And who doesn't have an agenda to push?
- thomasz 10y ago
  Her son got unlawfully arrested and threatened with a gun, off course she has a goddamn agenda to push.
  - napperjabber 10y ago
    Interesting how the story became standardized in the tail. Sure, an issue here and there, but the last few lines about donating to a charity; it reduced the impact.
  - DrScump 10y ago
    There is absolutely no evidence of this.
chisleu 10y ago
I also didn't say I don't care. I just said that I was with her up until she decided to include Trayvon in the discussion. That alone DOES make me question if she is only telling part of the story.
shitshow 10y ago
His comment was short and a horrible one line crap sentence, but somehow you managed to out-do it.

tristor 10y ago

Same here. What happened to her son is terrible and I hope she gets justice. But people should also know that the Trayvon Martin Foundation has not adequately reported their financials as they are legally obligated to do. Currently, while unsubstantiated (because nobody knows), it's been stated in several places that the Foundation is being used as a funnel for money directly to Trayvon's family personally, without any uses that correspond to the Foundation's stated purposes. Since they've failed to properly file their Form 990 with the IRS, there's no public record of their finances. I understand why the incident could have resonated with Ms. Taylor, but I also think as a journalist she has a responsibility to not promote an organization which is flagrantly failing to follow the law around nonprofits. Instead Ms. Taylor could have promoted several other charities with better track records if she felt this was the proper moment and venue to use to promote charities focused on civil rights. For instance [1][2][3][4] all received 5 star ratings on Charity Navigator and have purposes in line with those stated for the Trayvon Martin Foundation. 1. The Southern Center for Human Rights: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8582 http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary... 2. The National Center for Law and Economic Justice: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10541 http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary... 3. The Institute for Justice: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=5454 http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary... 4. Futures without Violence: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=6436 http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary...