murder - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-19T08:29:44Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/murderThe Murder of a Child What's Your Reaction?https://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-murder-of-a-child-what-s-your-reaction2018-01-04T02:00:00.000Z2018-01-04T02:00:00.000ZSusan Bostonhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/SusanBoston<div><p style="text-align:left;"></p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3818737504,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}3818737504,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="380" class="align-full" alt="3818737504?profile=original" /></a></p> <p style="text-align:left;">Sherin Mathews the 3 year old that died here in North Texas of what now has been determined a Homicidal Violence case. For those that might not know about this case Sherin was adopted by the Mathews couple who also has a biological child of their own. The explanation (after) the body was found was questionable being that cause of death was from being force fed milk and choking to death. the autopsy came back and was released today as Homicidal Violence. From what I have heard and read about this is the ultimate in the system letting this little girl down. Sadly enough there is still the question if they (the parents) should have the biological child taken away for good. This is where you come in because I would like very much for you to go to my blog and comment your thoughts on this matter.====><a href="http://grandmabcrazy.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-murder-of-child-whats-your-reaction.html" target="_blank">Read and React</a></p></div>The Verdict is IN ...."NO WINNER"!https://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-verdict-is-in-no-winner2013-07-18T08:00:00.000Z2013-07-18T08:00:00.000ZStephen Edgecombehttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/StephenEdgecombe<div><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">In the words of Dr. Ben Carson, former neurosurgeon at John Hopkins University, and many other commentators, <font> </font>“In this tragedy, there were no winners.” <font> </font>There is no doubt that this case is tragic. Trayvon Martin another young black man is dead. Another man's life, George Zimmerman, is ruined. A city and country struggling with an undercurrent of racial tension for decades has another gaping wound.</font></p><p> </p><div><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en"><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">We ask “why.” We search for answers and all we seem to find are <font> </font>lots of questions … <font> </font>a whole lot of pain... a lot of anger… a lot of frustration.</font> <font lang="en" xml:lang="en">There is nothing pretty about this case. <font> </font>It's a horrific and tragic event that has left a young man dead, two families devastated and wounded and a nation fractured.</font></font></p><p><br /> <font lang="en" xml:lang="en">After all who likes to hear of a 17-year old being shot and killed? Unfortunately, it happens way too often and we develop callousness to the news. People paused for a moment and then go on with their lives. In this case, until the news came of no arrest. Then people started getting angry, very angry.</font></p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">Battle lines began to form: white vs. black, pro-gun vs. anti-gun, pro Sanford PD and against. As massive marches and demonstrations took place, outsiders looking for a way into the conversation flooded the city. Many in news media went wild fanning racial fires even before the facts were known. Entire streets were shut down, businesses were closed, and many feared for their safety. Conversations on Facebook and Twitter escalated the tension. Rumors of impending riots began permeating the city. Everyone had opinions but no one seemed to have the facts.</font></p><p></p></div><div><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">As I watched the trial, it seemed to me that both individuals involved operated from a sense of fear and mistrust. Trayvon feared he was being followed and George feared another home invasion in his neighborhood. Did it all happen the way the trial painted it? We will never know.</font></p><p></p></div><div><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">But the jury, chosen by both prosecution and defense, heard and weighed the evidence and made a determination. The six women found George Zimmerman, the killer of Trayvon Martin, was not guilty of second-degree murder nor manslaughter. After more than 16 hours of deliberation, the verdict was unanimous.</font></p><p></p></div><div><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">However, the verdict has sparked wide-spread protest and dissatisfaction across the country. There has been a firestorm of criticism from social media, mainstream and cable networks as well as politicians, civil rights leaders and celebrities. Even one prosecutor has redefined her role a lawyer to one of “social engineering.” <font> </font><font> </font>Should we really castigate and vilify those who willingly sacrifice their time to listen, analyze and make a judgment in keeping with the evidence and the law because we didn’t get the verdict we wanted? <font> </font>One thing is certain, there are no winners!</font></p><p></p></div><div><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">This world is a pretty messed up place! <a href="http://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2013/july/trayvon-martin-our-renewed-call-to-suffer-together.html"><font color="#0000FF">Margot Starbuck in Christianity today</font></a> sets the stage:</font> <font lang="en" xml:lang="en">America is living with a deep racial wound. Many, today, are limping. They're hurting. Not a day goes by that racism relinquishes its visceral sting on our broken world. Yet, it's possible for many of us to ignore issues of race in America, to not see the pain around us.” </font> <font lang="en" xml:lang="en">We seek answers, but they evade us!</font></p></div><div><p> </p><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">Are there any real answers to our dilemma? Read the rest of the <a href="http://www.steledgemarketing.com" target="_blank">story here</a>.</font></p><p><font lang="en" xml:lang="en">Build a foundation of hope for you and your family. <a href="http://www.sfi1.biz/12232827" target="_blank">Check here</a> to find out how.</font></p></div></div>