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The death of Trayvon Martin was sad and tragic. It did not need to happen. As for George Zimmerman: ***************************** If George Zimmerman had the requisite communication skills, he could have ascertained the reason Treyvon Martin was where he was. Was this ‘wannabe’ Cop engaging Trayvon Martin trying to be tough guy in the neighborhood? Did this ‘wannabe’ Cop take personally something Martin said or did? A Good Cop never takes personal offense to what an alleged perpetrator says or does. He, a Good Cop, responds to a situation based on a practical knowledge, street smarts, and an understanding of human nature. As for Trayvon Martin: **************************** Was a “Hoodie” appropriate clothing for Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012? (7:16 p.m. on 2/26/12// Temperature range on 2/26/12vin Sanford FL was between 53 ° and 69 °F)? Was Treyvon Martin emulating peer group imagery of masculinity? At the age of 17, most males gravitate to styles and clothing that accentuate raw power, raw undisciplined masculinity and rebellion. We have all done it. It is normative behavior for that age. ****************************** As for unanswered questions: ****************************** Was George Zimmerman afraid of Trayvon Martin? Did he perceive Trayvon Martin as a threat? Did he act in manner consistent with his fears? Was Trayvon Martin afraid of George Zimmerman? Did he perceive George Zimmerman as a threat? Did he act in a manner consistent with his own fears? ****************************** What really happened on that tragic day, no one will ever know. It seems to me that both George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin acted through self-created images of themselves, images not in conformity with the realities of their own lives. Why did each of these fellows feel the need to be seen as tough guys, as invulnerable and invincible? Why does our culture still promote the imagery of masculinity in the vein of a John Wayne, or a Clint Eastwood, or a Rapper from the Hood? Are there not other images of masculinity in our culture that provide and promote caring, nurturing fatherly images? Why do we always have to be the tough guy whose toughness belies a real and raw insecurity?
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:33:04 +0000

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