Today is the 10 year anniversary of the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin.
All the key players in this incident include, Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, former Florida governor Jeb Bush, former president Barack Obama, former Republican presidential nominee now senator Mitt Romney of Utah, Matt Drudge, Sean "Softball" Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, former governor now senator Rick Scott of Florida, Benjamin Crump, Sybrina Fulton, Tracy Martin and Black Lives Matter.
The fatal incident happened on Feb. 26, 2012.
The 17-year old Martin was leaving a 7 Eleven in Sanford, Florida. He was heading to The Retreat at Twin Lakes after purchasing food for himself and family members. His father and his fiance were stating at the complex. Zimmerman who was a volunteer community watch organizer who called the Sanford Police on the reports of a suspicious person. The dispatcher told him to not confront Martin. Apparently, Zimmerman didn't care or thought it was his right to do so.
An altercation happened between the two and Zimmerman shot Martin in the chest.
Zimmerman claimed that he used self defense and followed the "Stand Your Ground" laws that Florida passed in during Bush's term as governor. He did sustained injuries to his face but it was minor injuries compared to him shooting a teen in the chest. The law said that if the shooter felt a reasonable threat was imminent, the shooter was justified in shooting the aggressor. The police didn't arrest Zimmerman.
The shooting sparked outrage and condemnation of the Florida law. It took weeks before they criminally charged Zimmerman for second-degree murder.
It launched a protest movement called Black Lives Matter. It also led Fox to an all out war against Martin, his lawyer Ben Crump, his parents and the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.
The incident was classified as racism at its finest. A man who was armed shot an unarmed teenager.
Had it been Martin been the shooter, they would have criminally charged him and convicted him.
Martin's death touched Obama. He famously said the quote: "If I had a son, it would be like Trayvon."
That statement resonated with Black America who felt that Zimmerman beliefs were factors to his confrontation against Martin.
Of course, the words sparked a culture war. The far-right was determined to paint Zimmerman as a hero and Martin as a "wannabe gangsta" and "violent thug."
Fox led the charge in bringing allegations against Martin, defending Zimmerman and boosting Republican candidates like Mitt Romney to denounce the shooting as a "rush to judgement."
Sean "Softball" Hannity is the most infamous player in this. He along with Bill O'Reilly, Matt Drudge and the late Rush Limbaugh had spent a majority of the controversy denouncing Obama and saying that the world needed more people like Zimmerman.
Zimmerman would eventually be found not guilty in the trial. He managed to escape a 15-year to LIFE sentence. Since he was acquitted of the murder, Zimmerman managed to be a complete troll. He was save a person's life, he was arrested for domestic abuse, he was shot at and threatened by those who figured out who he is.
Zimmerman became the country's most hated man. That title now goes to Kyle Rittenhouse. Both escaped murder charges and continue to be in the spotlight despite no one wanting them ever to be seen again.
Zimmerman was permanently banned on social media like former president Donald J. Trump (aka Washed Up 45).
This 10 years, Trayvon Martin would have turned 27 this year. Zimmerman took away his life for no fucking reason. He choose to confront the young teen instead of letting the police handle the matter.
Rest in power Trayvon.
If there's a hell, I hope they'll have these evil souls George Zimmerman, Kyle Rittenhouse Betty Jo Shelby and Kim Potter resting.
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