Superintendent Frank Roberson, is (a brain *amaged *diot), and is still having problems running The Richmond County School System; the B.O.E., is still losing a lot of teachers, due to lack of pay- *utting teachers' salaries, and continuing to mistreat & fire good teachers!
Obama: 'Trayvon Martin could have been me'
By Tom Cohen, CNN
Washington (CNN) -- In unscheduled and unusually personal remarks, President Barack Obama tried Friday to explain why African-Americans were upset about last week's acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin while lowering expectations for federal charges in the case.
"Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago, " Obama told White House reporters in a surprise appearance at the daily briefing.
His remarks, which lasted about 20 minutes, escalated a nationwide debate on the verdict that has prompted protests, including some that turned violent.
A Florida jury acquitted Zimmerman last Saturday in Martin's February 26, 2012, shooting death, inciting anger among many who considered the incident racially motivated murder.
Obama issued a written statement on Sunday, noting that the jury had spoken and urging calm and reflection. Despite some calls for him to speak about the case, the nation's first African-American president had made no further public comment until Friday.
Obama's full remarks on Zimmerman case
Anchor opens up about Obama's comments
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Speaking without a teleprompter, Obama noted a history of racial disparity in law as well as more nuanced social prejudice that contribute to "a lot of pain" in the African-American community over the verdict.
"There are very few African-American men in this country who have not had the experience of being followed when they are shopping at a department store. That includes me, " the president said.
"There are probably very few African-American men who have not had the experience of walking across the street and hearing the locks click on the doors of cars. That happens to me - at least before I was a senator, " he continued.
Read the full transcript of President Obama's remarks
"There are very few African-Americans who have not had the experience of getting on an elevator and a woman clutching her purse nervously and holding her breath until she had the chance to get off. That happens often, " he said.
Saying he didn't intend to exaggerate those experiences, Obama added that they "inform how the African-American community interprets what happened one night in Florida."
"The African-American community is also knowledgeable that there is a history of racial disparities in the application of our criminal laws, everything from the death penalty to enforcement of our drug laws, " he said. "And that ends up having an impact in terms of how people interpret the case."
African-Americans feel the context of the Martin killing is little known or denied, "and that all contributes, I think, to a sense that if a white male teen was involved in the same kind of scenario that, from top to bottom, both the outcome and the aftermath might have been different, " Obama said.
These cases usually matter for states
At the same time, Obama responded to calls by civil rights groups for federal hate crimes charges to be filed against Zimmerman by saying the Florida legal process had reached a verdict.
"Once the jury's spoken, that's how our system works, " the president said, later adding that while Attorney General Eric Holder was looking further at the case, those calling for federal charges must "have some clear expectations here."
In America, law enforcement and the criminal code are "traditionally done at the state and local levels, not at the federal level, " he said.
On Saturday, "Justice for Trayvon" vigils are scheduled outside federal buildings across the country by Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network.
Sharpton called Obama's remarks Friday "significant and much needed, " saying in a statement that the president "set a tone for both direct action and needed dialogue."
Martin's parents said they were "deeply honored and moved" that Obama spoke publicly about their son, saying the president's comments "give us great strength at this time."
"Trayvon's life was cut short, but we hope that his legacy will make our communities a better place for generations to come, " said the statement by Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton. "We applaud the president's call to action to bring communities together to encourage an open and difficult dialogue."
However, some conservative commentators criticized Obama for what they called divisiveness by speaking as an African American instead of representing the entire country. Todd Starnes, a Fox News Radio anchor, tweeted "race-baiter in chief."
Stark contrast: How comments sparked very different reactions
Zimmerman's defense team cited Obama's courage in addressing the case and its racial context, but said the facts showed their client acted in self-defense and the jury reached the proper verdict.
"While we acknowledge the racial context of the case, we hope that the president was not suggesting that this case fits a pattern of racial disparity, because we strongly contend that it does not, " the lawyers said in a statement.
A White House official told CNN Chief White House correspondent Jessica Yellin that Obama decided Thursday night to make his public remarks after watching the reaction to the Zimmerman verdict over the past week.
The official, who spoke on condition of not being identified, said Obama talked to friends and family members about the verdict, and told his senior staff he wanted to speak publicly about it. His staff recommended that he make the remarks in the White House briefing room, as opposed to an interview.
In his remarks, Obama said demonstrations and other responses to the Zimmerman verdict must be non-violent or they will dishonor what happened to Martin and his family.
He outlined possible future steps, calling for the Justice Department, state governors and city mayors to work with law enforcement agencies "about training at the state and local levels in order to reduce the kind of mistrust in the system that sometimes currently exists."
For example, he noted that racial profiling legislation he pushed as a state senator in Illinois helped police departments think about the issue and act more professionally, which helped build trust with communities they serve.
Stand your ground laws
Obama also called for reconsideration of "stand your ground" self-defense laws in Florida and other states, that he said "may encourage the kinds of altercations and confrontations and tragedies that we saw in the Florida case, rather than diffuse potential altercations."
Sharpton and other civil rights leaders call for abolishing the "stand your ground" laws.
"If we're sending a message as a society in our communities that someone who is armed potentially has the right to use those firearms, even if there's a way for them to exit from a situation, is that really going to be contributing to the kind of peace and security and order that we'd like to see?" Obama asked.
Protesters stand up to 'stand your ground, ' but laws likely here to stay
To supporters of such laws, Obama said they should consider if the right to fight back with a gun would have applied to Martin.
"Do we actually think that he would have been justified in shooting Mr. Zimmerman, who had followed him in a car, because he felt threatened?" the president said. "And if the answer to that question is at least ambiguous, then it seems to me that we might want to examine those kinds of laws."
While rejecting any "grand new federal program, " Obama also called for providing more support for African-American boys and young mans who disproportionately end up in prison or homicide victims.
No national conversation
However, he rejected calls for him to launch a national conversation on race, saying "I haven't seen that be particularly productive when, you know, politicians try to organize conversations."
His comment could have been a slap at his own response to the 2009 arrest of African-American university professor Henry Louis Gates by a white police officer responding to a report of a possible burglary at his Boston-area home.
After coming under criticism for saying police acted stupidly, Obama later invited the Harvard professor and the arresting officer for a beer at the White House.
On Friday, Obama instead endorsed "soul-searching" discussions in homes, churches and workplaces where people might be more honest about whether they were "wringing as much bias" out of themselves as possible.
"As difficult and challenging as this whole episode has been for a lot of people, I don't want us to lose sight that things are getting better, " the president concluded, making a reference to his daughters' generation.
"It doesn't mean we're in a post-racial society. It doesn't mean that racism is eliminated, " he said. "But, you know, when I talk to Malia and Sasha and I listen to their friends and I see them interact, they're better than we are. They're better than we were on these issues. And that's true in every community that I've visited all across the country."
The fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman took place on the night of February 26, 2012, in Sanford, Florida, United States. Martin was a 17-year-old African American high school student. George Zimmerman, a 28-year-old mixed-race Hispanic, was the neighborhood watch coordinator for the gated community where Martin was temporarily staying and where the shooting took place. Following an earlier call from Zimmerman, police arrived within two minutes of a gunshot during a scuffle, in which Zimmerman had fatally shot Martin. Zimmerman was taken into custody, treated for head injuries, then questioned for five hours. The police chief said that Zimmerman was released for lack of evidence and lack of legal grounds for arrest, and that Zimmerman had a right to defend himself with lethal force. However, six weeks later, amid widespread, intense and contradictory media coverage and misleading reporting, Zimmerman was charged with murder by a special prosecutor appointed by Governor Rick Scott.
Zimmerman's trial began on June 10, 2013, in Sanford. On July 13, 2013, a (majority female) jury wrongfully acquitted him of all charges.
Many Racists in The Georgia-Carolina, including Corrupt Law Enforcement Agencies support Zimmerman's acquittal, and encourage many other racist *egenerate *astards, to commit other racial crimes against African-American Men -(but racists they'll do anything to protect the rights of themselves, women & *hites)!
Respected new Civil Rights Leader; Dr. Frank Beckles, Jr., plans to lead another Historic March, in downtown Augusta, GA., in protest against the Zimmerman acquittal and the growing racial discrimination & unrest against African-American Men. On September 2nd 2013!
Civil Rights Leader Dr. Frank Beckles / Protests Zimmerman's Acquittal:
"The Church Pastor, doesn't want his Son or other Young African-Americans to suffer the same fate as Trayvon Martin, or be a victim of racial injustice iin America!"
Respected & Renown School Teacher; Dr Franklyn Victor Beckles Jr., is also a father of 4 Children, a Church Pastor, Book Author, Civil Rights Activist, Athlete, TV Celebrity, and a Volunteer Firefighter!
Dr. Beckles Currently Volunteers at 2 Fire Departments in:
Hephzibah, GA., & Graniteville, SC.
Thank You for your stupid, boring & insane comments: "TedBarnes" & "bellamie"- it's because of sick racist ### AND "MAD DOGS" like these, that This Country is so screwed up! By the way; these idiots, so happen to work for The Augusta Chronicle!- SO DON'T BUY ANY OF THEIR NEWSPAPERS!
You can tell that Dr. Beckles, is making a positive difference, when dumb ### like "TedBarnes" & "sher-nough", have to take times out of their lazy schedules (unemployed bums), to post stupid comments, that are completely unrelated to the issues that are on topic! Keep up the good work- idiots! "Don't hate the player, hate the Game!"- dummies like "TedBarnes" & "sher-nough" are the real hate mongers, they are no better than the racist idiots like Paula Deen or Tracey McManus- at The Augusta Chronicle (she is the one whose been posting some of these stupid comments to attack Civil Rights Leaders, just because the ### was caught slandering one & was sued for racial discrimination)! It's fools like this, that are endangering peoples' lives & ruining our Country! And will continue to do so! I hope good people like Dr. Beckles, never go away, because it's people like him, who are trying to help make this World a better place! It's just a shame stupid people like: "TedBarnes" & "sher-nough" will never see that. Of Course, I will never be able to see their kind! Because they are a lost cause!
The new Aiken SAMS Club, supports job discrimination & racism; deliberately hiring mostly women and Caucasians, and cheating African-American men out of jobs! The racist store managers tell minorities that they have conveniently loses their applications, and forces them to re-interview with the staff, when the managers know that they have no attention of hiring any of the qualified African-American men! Sam's is owned by the same Wal-mart Corporation; notorious for cases involving racial discrimination, immoral feminism, unethical & unfair business policies, rampant job discrimination based on race & gender, mistreating minority customers, lousy customer services, and business corruption! The new Sams Store; sadly, is no different, they haven't even opened up yet, and they have recieved numerous complaints from people in Aiken County, for unfair & discriminatory hiring policies. Deliberately hiring inexperienced women and Caucasians for managerial jobs, while hiring African-American men who are highly qualified & experienced for jobs that are demeaning, underpaid, and positions which many are clearly overqualified for! Plus, many hard workers are simply denied employment based on religious preference, having excellent retail experience (which usually intimidates incompetent company managers), -and racial discrimination! Which, in a way all makes perfect sense, because the City of Aiken, is well-known for government corruption, racism, and social injustice! So I guess, The Wal-mart/Sams Family, feel right at home in KKK-Land!
Paula Deen fired from Food Network after admitting to using racial slur Just after canceling an appearance on 'Today, ' the celebrity chef and Food Network. Have you checked ET just the other day of how Paula Deen was put into a lawsuit for Racism? That old white racist should be put into bars for that! I'm thinking life sentence, that'll do the trick!
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P.S. Ignore the stupid rants of the famous racist idiot known as "TedBarnes", reading all his dumb comments, may just hurt your brain!
By now Deen’s crimes are well known. Among other offenses, she’s confessed to saying she wanted “a bunch of little *iggers” to dress up in antebellum finery for an Old South-style wedding feast she was throwing. As punishment, she has been stripped of her Food Network show and her endorsement deal with Smithfield Ham. In other words, a polite racist/feminist society has tried to sweep her ugliness under the carpet where we can safely ignore it. But stupid racist *astards like Sarah Palin, Mel Gibson & the notorious dummy- "TedBarnes", should not be ignored, they should be put out of their misery or locked up for life!
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In 2012, I hired Binder & Binder to handle my disability case. They claimed to be the #1 best Social security disability advocates. A years later my hearing had finally come, my caseworker was not doing her job, and Binder & Binder was not sending my doctors reports. I was told they wouldn't send any medical reports, and that I had to call doctors & get my own medical records, instead of the legal staff doing their job, and focusing on winning my case- they ignored my phone calls (at times I didn't hear from them for months!), and when they did call, they were rude & unprofessional. One week before my hearing date I finally received a phone call from BINDER & BINDER ... THEY WERE DROPPING MY CASE ! They hung me out to dry ! I have a written letters from them saying they need money from me to win my case!?! They have been exorting me for money, and they haven't even won my case!
Binder and Binder's advertisement says there is no fee until we win your case to collect Social Security, but they lie; they mistreat minority clients, extort money from clients before they settle your case, and they have rude & an incompetent legal staff, that makes the client do all of their legal work! Do not hire this lousy Law Firm!
"TedBarnes" -The sick RACIST ###, UNITES with other braindead losers; like him on this board! He must work at the Augusta Chronicle! Everyone can see how dumb & pathetic he is.. He has nothing better to do, than copy peoples' posts and make stupid comments! I'm sure he is an unemployed redneck, who hates anyone that's smarter than him, including Obama! Keep up the good job- SICK-O... You aint wasting nobody's time, but yourself! So carry on Loser... You can't stop the Civil Rights Effort, AND YOU NEVER WILL!
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WRONG AGAIN "bellamie" (Augusta Chronicle employee), it sound like you are a idiot, and teaming up with other braindead clowns to spam complaint boards- using stupid aliases to attack people who post legit complaints! Here is some advice, get a life- you dumb racist ### woman!
It sound like "bellamie" & "TedBarnes" are racist idiots (former Augusta Chronicle & Collier Management employees- no doubt, or *ay lovers), and teaming up with other braindead clowns to spam complaint boards (because they are losers & got nothing better to do with their time, but to post ###ed comments, during their off days from the K.K.K.)- using stupid aliases to attack people who post legit complaints! Here is some advice, get a life- you dumb racist ###, because you're not fooling anyone!
Here's a Story for the dumb ### who think RACISM is not a issue in America:
A statue that honors baseball icon Jackie Robinson has been vandalized with racial slurs and Hitler references — in Brooklyn of all places.
The defaced statue — which shows teammate Pee Wee Reese putting his arm around Robinson — was discovered Wednesday morning outside of MCU Park on Coney Island where the Brooklyn Cyclones play.
Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1947 as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a story pushed back into the mainstream recently because of the Robinson biopic "42" that came out earlier this year.
As the film shows and history knows, Robinson had to overcome the racism of the era to become a baseball star. Racial epithets were hurled his way like they were pitches.
You'd like to think our society is beyond such things in 2013, but then an incident like this happens and you realize sometimes you give people too much credit. Even if just a few isolated, hate-filled knuckleheads are responsible.
The New York Daily News has specifics:
A manager at MCU Park stumbled upon the defaced statue about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, cops said. Among the hate-filled messages written in black marker on the monument to Robinson and his Brooklyn Dodgers teammate Pee Wee Reese were: "Heil Hitler, " "Die n----r, " "F--k n----r" and "F--k Jackie Robinson."
The discovery disgusted the Brooklyn Cyclones organization.
"The statue is a symbol of tolerance, " said Billy Harner, director of communications for the Cyclones. "It's an absolute tragedy that someone would deface it the way they did."
Harner said the incident happened sometime after the Cyclones game Tuesday night.
Work started almost immediately to clean up the statue. When stupid cowards & racist ### like "bellamie", "TedBarnes", The Augusta Chronicle, Dr. Janet Larson, Sarah Palin, Paula Deen, Christopher James, Kimberly Davis or Mel Gibson attack other African-American Heroes (like Stevie Wonder, Tiger Woods, Dr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Jr., Jessie Jackson or Kobie Bryant)- they just hurt themselves; they attack their own credibility, by proving to the world, how racist & ignorant they really are! As Americans, we should be better than that- like the U.S. Constitution says; "All men are created equal"! When some americans become intolerant to admit or fight against racial injustice, They damage the great reputation that This Country tries to maintain, they endanger the legacy of America! I would expect that only from evil people, not good people- because those would be the ones, who would be smart enough to rally beside the African-American heroes!
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Wow - what a idiot! ### like "bellamie", are so stupid they all think that anyone that post complaints against racism is -"Rev. Dr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Jr."! -I'm truely honored.. BUT WRONG AGAIN! I'm not Dr. Beckles, I'm just another civil rights activist, and guess what? Like Dr. Beckles, I'm not alone either! For the record, I wouldn't want to worship with dummies like "bellamie" either, because racists aren't considered true Christians anyway!
FOR MORE INTELLIGENT COMMENTARY: A statue that honors sports icon **ckie Robinson has been defaced with racial *lurs and *azi references — Despite an African-American President, racism continues to grow in America. Even racist *umb *astards who cowardly use phony names to conspire and attack anyone who speaks out against racism online! Robinson broke sports' race barrier in 1947 as a member of the Dodgers, a story brought back into the mainstream recently because of the Robinson movie "42" that came out earlier this year. The film shows and history knows, Robinson had to overcome the racism of the era to become a athletic star. Racial epithets were thrown his way like they were hail. You'd like to think our society is beyond such things in 2013, but then an incident like this happens and you realize sometimes you give people too much credit. Even if just a few isolated, racist-filled *astards are responsible, yet there are still ***tard women & men, who will say "Where is your proof?", "You're just making all of this up", and have a nerve to question anyone's credibility who speaks out against racism!?!- They are just *tupid! And these racists are not discouraging anyone, because the Civil Rights LEGACY & it's true heroes, will carry on forever! And no one can stop that! Work started almost immediately to clean up the statue. When **upid **wards & racist ***tards like "bellamie", "TedBarnes", The Augusta Chronicle, Dr. Janet Larson, Sarah Palin, Paula Deen, Christopher James, Kimberly Davis or Mel Gibson attack other African-American Heroes (like Stevie Wonder, Tiger Woods, Dr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Jr., Wesley Snipes or Kobie Bryant)- they just attack themselves; they attack their own credibility, by proving to the world, how racist & ignorant they really are! Americans, should be better than that- like the Constitution says; "All men are created equal"! When some americans become intolerant to admit or fight against racial injustice, They damage the great reputation that This Country tries to maintain, they attack the legacy of America! I would expect that only from evil people, not good people- because those would be the ones, who would be smart enough to rally beside the African-American heroes!
See what I mean, folks? These racist ### (like 'TedBarnes') are so stupid... They aren't even worth wasting time on!
RACISM CONTINUES TO GROW IN AMERICA!
Adam Jones: Banana thrown his way at AT&T Park: Just last week, a statue of Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese in Brooklyn was vandalized with racist slurs and Hitler references. It was another reminder — like we needed one — that "post-racial America" is a fairytale until further notice.
A statue, made of stone, is bad enough. But Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles is a person, and what happened to him at AT&T Park on Sunday was just as unacceptable. Jones, who is black, said somebody threw a "banana towards my direction" in the ninth inning of Baltimore's 10-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants.
Bananas have been used, time immemorial, in racist depictions of blacks as being subhuman. In 2011, a white fan threw a banana peel at NHL player Wayne Simmonds, who is black, during a game in London, Ont. Canada.
Worse than graffiti, what happened to Simmonds and Jones is tantamount to being spat upon, with an added insult of racism. In 2013, such behavior cannot be tolerated.
Jones expressed his feelings on Twitter, using (understandably) NSFW language:
I want to thank whatever [slapd---] threw that banana towards my direction in CF in the last inning. Way to show ur class u [censored].
In a way, Jones is being kind by using a (NSFW) slang term used to describe a dunce who doesn't quite know what he or she is doing. After sending his tweet, Jones fielded replies from more ignorant fans defending the banana thrower. As a result, Jones says:
Good chance this means I get off social media soon
That would be a shame. Nobody deserves to be taunted with racism, especially not Jones, who — with the occasional exception — engages fans on Twitter and in real life in a consistently friendly way. He's not perfect, but Major League Baseball needs more guys like Jones on social media, not fewer.
Update: The Giants say, via the San Francisco Chronicle, that they're reviewing surveillance video.
Hopefully, between ballpark security cameras and any live witnesses, the Giants can figure out who threw the banana and ban him from games. He or she should be — and needs to be — embarrassed. And Adam Jones is owed an apology.
HERE'S MORE PROOF -THAT RACISM CONTINUES TO GROW IN AMERICA:
Just last week, a statue of Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese in Brooklyn was vandalized with racist slurs and Hitler references. It was another reminder — like we needed one — that "post-racial America" is a fairytale until further notice.
A statue, made of stone, is bad enough. But Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles is a person, and what happened to him at AT&T Park on Sunday was just as unacceptable. Jones, who is black, said somebody threw a "banana towards my direction" in the ninth inning of Baltimore's 10-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants.
Bananas have been used, time immemorial, in racist depictions of blacks as being subhuman. In 2011, a white fan threw a banana peel at NHL player Wayne Simmonds, who is black, during a game in London, Ont. Canada.
Worse than graffiti, what happened to Simmonds and Jones is tantamount to being spat upon, with an added insult of racism. In 2013, such behavior cannot be tolerated.
Jones expressed his feelings on Twitter, using (understandably) NSFW language:
I want to thank whatever [slapd---] threw that banana towards my direction in CF in the last inning. Way to show ur class u [censored].
In a way, Jones is being kind by using a (NSFW) slang term used to describe a dunce who doesn't quite know what he or she is doing. After sending his tweet, Jones fielded replies from more ignorant fans defending the banana thrower. As a result, Jones says:
Good chance this means I get off social media soon
That would be a shame. Nobody deserves to be taunted with racism, especially not Jones, who — with the occasional exception — engages fans on Twitter and in real life in a consistently friendly way. He's not perfect, but Major League Baseball needs more guys like Jones on social media, not fewer.
Update: The Giants say, via the San Francisco Chronicle, that they're reviewing surveillance video.
Hopefully, between ballpark security cameras and any live witnesses, the Giants can figure out who threw the banana and ban him from games. He or she should be — and needs to be — embarrassed. And Adam Jones is owed an apology.
Collier Management Company, LLC:- are a bunch of liars & incompetent apartment management staff, especially the idiot known as "Jack" (the brother of the business owner), who they put in charge of all the maintenance staff, he lies to tenants and sends stupid technicians to routinely fail to make maintenance repairs, fix damaged, or defective mechanisms in the home! They continue to fail to properly repair or replace the broken-down AC unit, that is older than the 60's! Which is why the prior tenants of the home, moved out, and Collier Management has been constantly screwing thing up ever since; poor property management, constant work orders not being fulfilled or neglected, and residents of Collier Management Homes or Apartments are consistently filing complaints against the Company, and one technician told me; that the Collier Supervisors can't even properly manage their own employees- they keep firing their maintenance workers, & they fired another technician, last week! BEWARE: DO NOT RENT OR LEASE AN APARTMENT OR HOUSE FROM COLLIER MANAGEMENT IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA!
RACISM CONTINUES TO GROW IN AMERICA, ESPECIALLY WITH THE HELP OF RACIST CYBER-BULLIES ONLINE; LIKE "DON TARR", "BELLAMIE", & "TEDBARNES", WHO PATHETICALLY TRY TO DISCOURAGE ANYONE WHO POSTS COMPLAINTS ADVOCATING FOR CIVIL RIGHTS OR EXPOSING RACIST, CORRUPT, OR INCOMPETENT BUSINESSES! -These ### love to say "Where's your proof?" "There's no racism!" Or they'll say "That racism doesn't exist!"
WANT MORE PROOF (Just watch as these clowns continue to spam complaint posts regarding Civil Rights! Make no mistake, these sick ### are better than criminals! That's why many people are prosecuting "cyber-bullies" for harassment!)
Also- CHECK OUT THIS LATEST STORY: "Adam Jones: Banana thrown his way at AT&T Park":
Just last week, a statue of Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese in Brooklyn was vandalized with racist slurs and Hitler references. It was another reminder — like we needed one — that "post-racial America" is a fairytale until further notice.
A statue, made of stone, is bad enough. But Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles is a person, and what happened to him at AT&T Park on Sunday was just as unacceptable. Jones, who is black, said somebody threw a "banana towards my direction" in the ninth inning of Baltimore's 10-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants.
Bananas have been used, time immemorial, in racist depictions of blacks as being subhuman. In 2011, a white fan threw a banana peel at NHL player Wayne Simmonds, who is black, during a game in London, Ont. Canada.
Worse than graffiti, what happened to Simmonds and Jones is tantamount to being spat upon, with an added insult of racism. In 2013, such behavior cannot be tolerated.
Jones expressed his feelings on Twitter, using (understandably) NSFW language:
I want to thank whatever [slapd---] threw that banana towards my direction in CF in the last inning. Way to show ur class u [censored].
In a way, Jones is being kind by using a (NSFW) slang term used to describe a dunce who doesn't quite know what he or she is doing. After sending his tweet, Jones fielded replies from more ignorant fans defending the banana thrower. As a result, Jones says:
Good chance this means I get off social media soon
That would be a shame. Nobody deserves to be taunted with racism, especially not Jones, who — with the occasional exception — engages fans on Twitter and in real life in a consistently friendly way. He's not perfect, but Major League Baseball needs more guys like Jones on social media, not fewer.
Update: The Giants say, via the San Francisco Chronicle, that they're reviewing surveillance video.
Hopefully, between ballpark security cameras and any live witnesses, the Giants can figure out who threw the banana and ban him from games. He or she should be — and needs to be — embarrassed. And Adam Jones is owed an apology.
