I killed Trayvon Martin

Author Eddie Hatcher

I discovered this very insightful blog post via Facebook. The author bravely looks inward in an attempt to find, as a white man, how racism evolved in him.

As a black man, I am well aware that racism is the birth defect of our country (thank you Condoleezza Rice). I also see racism as a tool -- used by the ruling elite class -- to keep non-privileged white, black, brown and yellow people divided, thus, easier to control.

Trayvon's American Style Justice and The Mis-education of the Negro

With a few days to reflect and gather my thoughts, here is my reaction to jury's decision to acquit George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin:

Shocked?

Not the least bit.

Surprised?

I was about as surprised as hearing thunder after a lightning bolt?