Why President Obama decided to speak out

[Tx4obama]

Why Obama decided to speak out

President Obama informed his senior staff Thursday that he wanted to address the Trayvon Martin verdict after having "several conversations with his family and friends,” according to a White House official.

The president felt it was "important that he make remarks so the country could hear from him in a broader context," the official said, adding the president had been "watching the reaction around the country and in the African-American community."

Obama on Friday said it was important to consider the death of the Florida teen and the reaction to the acquittal of his shooter, George Zimmerman, within the context of American race relations.

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http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/312331-why-obama-decided-to-speak-out

[Half-Century Man]

1. Uhhh right thing to do?

Put "Stand your ground" on trail.

I suggest the African-American community in a class action suit backtrack Stand Your Ground through ALEC and sue the fuck out of the city, county, state, organization called ALEC, and sponsor of the original push.

[meow2u3]

5. "Stand Your Ground" should be challenged in court

as the vague, arbitrary, discriminatory piece of unconstitutional ALEC crap it really is.

[Half-Century Man]

6. If you want it gone

strike it in the heart.er wallet.

[Cha]

2. Mahalo, Tx.. I'm so glad PBO said this..

"I think it’s important to recognize that the African-American community is looking at this issue through a set of experiences and a history that doesn’t go away.”

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. This is why I admire him greatly. Pitch perfect tone. Let's hope a real discussion ensues. nt

[Tx4obama]

4. Real discussion ARE already happening in homes, churches, neighborhoods, etc. :)