“The
death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy.
Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong
passions. And in the wake of the
verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher. But we are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken. I now ask every American to respect the call
for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son. And as we do, we should ask ourselves if
we’re doing all we can to widen the circle of compassion and understanding in
our own communities. We should ask
ourselves if we’re doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence that
claims too many lives across this country on a daily basis. We should ask ourselves, as individuals and
as a society, how we can prevent future tragedies like this. As citizens, that’s a job for all of us. That’s the way to honour Trayvon Martin.” President
Barack Obama
Paulina
says: I’m beginning to suspect that President Obama might be Ghanaian, because
what isn’t said in this measured statement is more powerful than what has been
said!!!!
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