On March 27,2012 I wrote a blog entitled "What If" it was in reference to the shooting of an unarmed black teenager murdered in a gated community in Sanford Florida where he was staying with his father. Trayvon Martin,17 years old was murdered by George Zimmerman then 28. Zimmerman was the neighborhood town watch organizer. He packed a concealed 9mm semi automatic weapon. He shot Trayvon once in the chest at point blank range in self defense. Trayvon was armed with a can of iced tea and a bag of skittles candy. Fast Forward... July 2013. The Zimmerman murder trial has gone on for two weeks. The case is turned over to the jury comprised of 6 women - 5 white and one of color. They deliberate for 16 hours and on Saturday July 13,2013 they find George Zimmerman not guilty of 2nd degree murder and not guilty of manslaughter. They validate, by their verdict, that George Zimmerman was completely justified in shooting an unarmed black teenager walking in his own development after Zimmerman followed him in his car and on foot assuming he did not belong there. Assuming that he was there to burglarize a home. Assuming it was his responsibility to put a stop to his (Trayvon's) kind always getting away. Second degree murder requires that you understand without doubt that the murderer had intent, a depraved mind. Manslaughter on the other hand is "the unjustifiable, inexcusable, and intentional killing of a human being without deliberation, premeditation, and malice. The unlawful killing of a human being without any deliberation, which may be involuntary, in the commission of a lawful act without due caution and circumspection.Manslaughter is a distinct crime and is not considered a lesser degree of murder. The essential distinction between the two offenses is that malice aforethought must be present for murder, whereas it must be absent for manslaughter. Manslaughter is not as serious a crime as murder. On the other hand, it is not a justifiable or excusable killing for which little or no punishment is imposed."1 Understanding this definition why is it that 6 "well educated" as defined by the media, women could not find Zimmerman guilty of manslaughter. Do they honestly believe a 17 year old black teenager being followed by a "creepy cracker" did not fight for his life when accosted. Does Trayvon fighting for his life (a fight he lost) then become Zimmerman's claim to self defense. There are so many factors around this trial that speak to what the media and society in general deem to be credible and represent truth and honesty. There was so much credibility given to Zimmerman's witness Jonathan Good, white, educated, middle class who said he saw Trayon on top striking downward in a mixed martial arts (mma) form. Trayvon never engaged in mixed martial arts; Zimmerman trained in mixed martial arts and, his training in this fighting style was reported by him when completing his medical history. The media and talking heads kept saying how he had no bias in the case.... really, was that their assumption? How do they know. They accepted on face value he had no reason to lie because of what he looked like and where he came from. They unquestionably believed what he said he saw. Then there is Rachel Jeantel, black, under educated, lower socio economic bracket, and combative, who was on the phone with Trayvon when Zimmerman began his attack. His last words "get off of me". But yet Ms. Jeantel is viewed as not being truthful, little credibility given to her testimony. Question - why would she disclose Trayvon calling his stalker a "creepy cracker" and then lie about the last words out of his mouth. My heart is heavy today. As though this young man has been murdered all over again. Where are we in this country when it comes to justice. Are we blind to the reality that young black men and boys are viewed as expendable in this society. And lastly, what exactly did Mark O'Mara mean when he stated if his client were black, "he never would've been charged with a crime." Did he mean black on black crime is so acceptable that it would have been no big deal. Or, is the meaning of his statement how dare you charge a white individual for killing a black kid. Either way it makes a statement as to where their head is and was during this process and I am sure they share their client's mindset. The arrogance amazes me. The part that scares me most about this, I don't know where Zimmerman will end up living and I don't know how many more Zimmerman-like folks now feel justified to shoot first and then make up an acceptable lie later. I fear for the young black men that have a target on their back just for being black. Bottom Line: Zimmerman is a liar and a murderer. And he will murder again and, lie again. This is a sad time, it says that as a country there is little respect for life and even less for justice. 1.http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com