Ham on Wry purposely chose the photo of Trayvon Martin's parents at left because the police video of George Zimmerman in handcuffs is grainy and was taken four hours after the shooting. His parents. Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, are left without a son and the constant agony of looming doubts over what actually happened February 26 when Trayvon was killed.
Every nuance of this case is being examined with great scrutiny by the media and people who are interested in the findings from the investigations being conducted by the Department of Justice and the FBI. All who follow this case are entitled to their opinions about the shooting of Trayvon Martin, but it is incumbent on them to recognize that opinions aren't facts. Eventually, the investigations will end, and the conclusions will be announced. Only then will we have a clearer understanding of what transpired the day Trayvon died after George Zimmerman shot him. Until that time, it is wise to pull back a bit, allow the parents to grieve, and wait. No matter what conclusions one draws from the information played across TV screens, on videos, and through social media, the most important part of this investigation will determine whether George Zimmerman will be arrested as a possible murder suspect. We mustn't lose sight of that and make it a racial issue, if, instead, it was an overzealous, self-appointed defender of the neighborhood who acted beyond any authority or threat to this life.
Many mistakes have been made thus far, so the public must allow authorities time to identify the pieces of the puzzle and present it as a whole. Perhaps then, Trayvon's parents can find some measure of peace and move on.
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