Is It Really Justice?!

You have to be completely a hermit or under a rock with no outside communication to the world not to know the verdict last night of George Zimmerman against Trayvon Martin!  I think EVERONE around the World was glued to the TV last night awaiting the results of the "Zimmerman" trial.  Although I kept insisting to my husband that the result was going to be a Hung Jury/ Mistrial, he knew Zimmerman was going to face some kind of prison time.  Even as we watch CNN all day  and waited as the jury of 6 women (five white women and one woman of color), render the verdict of "NOT GUILTY" - I still was in disbelief!  I can not believe that any woman, with or without children, would allow a man who murdered an innocent teenager - to be set FREED...

As a Hispanic woman of bi-racial children - I was shocked and appalled!  And why should I be?  I was raised in the projects of Harlem and have seen injustice prevail on numerous occasions.  Although I knew deep down inside Zimmerman was going to be acquitted, I held steadfast unto my faith knowing that justice will prevail.  And I still believe that, because I firmly believe in Karma.

Now knowing about Florida's STAND YOUR GROUND Law, I might have to re-consider my decision to relocate to Florida this month.  I was actually preparing for this move since mid-September.  I wanted to give my children a better life - out of Harlem - out of the projects - out of the ghetto!  I wanted them to go to sleep at night without hearing the sounds of gun violence, and to awaken in a house where they would be safe to play in their own backyard.  But will they be safe?  Are any of us safe?

But what can WE do?  Is there anything that WE can do?  All I can do is PRAY?  

And I PRAY for Peace for Us ALL...