Another non-film post: Trayvon Martin

A couple short weeks ago, Joseph Kony was the trendy outrage in the country. Today, after being unknown for a month, its Trayvon Martin.

Without question, there are facts in this case which all sides can agree on: This young man was walking to his father's fiancee's home. During that walk, he was noticed by a member of an alleged neighborhood watch (Zimmerman) who deemed Martin suspicious and proceeded to notify police. In spite of being instructed not to persue Martin, Zimmerman followed anyway and later 911 calls from residents report "sounds of a struggle, yells for help" and finally "sounds of gunshots". When it was all over, Martin was dead and Zimmerman was released by authorities.

Race pimp Al Sharpton got word of this and immediately declared it an act of racism, and then the circus began, leading to demands that Zimmerman be arrested and that justice be done.

First off, Sharpton is well known for fanning the flames of racial issues (tawana brawley, freddies fashion mart) for nothing more than adding to his own fame and insuring his pockets stay lined, so ANYTHING he's involved with should IMMEDIATELY be taken under speculation.

Do I think Zimmerman is racist? No. Do I think Zimmerman acted stupidly and perhaps with a bit of appearance induced bigotry? Yes. Do I think he murdered Martin? Jury's still out on that. I think he at least committed manslaughter with the facts we currently have at hand, but as more and more come out, if you honestly seek justice, you have to stop and take a closer look.

Reports are coming out that in spite of the photos shoved down our throats of an cherubic 12 year old, his more current pictures shown on his facebook page (which I am unable to find) show a young man more in line with current trends in ethnic dress. Did he deserve to die over that? Certainly not, but it would add some insight as to why he was deemed "suspicious" in Zimmerman's mind.

Remember folks, its up to the prosecution to prove it's case, and like it or not I'm showing you what would likely be a defense argument here. I'm further showing you points that will lead to the big problem in this "outrage" down the line that I'll illustrate at the end of this article.

While, in my opinion, Zimmerman gave up his "stand your ground" rights when he ignored the instructions of the 911 operator; would they then go back into effect once the alleged assault took place by Martin? Zimmerman claims he was punched by Martin and then had his head smashed into the concrete. Was that the "sounds of struggle" reported by others to 911? Were Zimmerman's cries for help (as he says) the ones reported by callers? Did Zimmerman manage to break free of this assault and defend himself using deadly force? Is it possible the police aren't sure either and THAT's why he was released that night?

Simply following someone, while irritating, isn't illegal....IF you are a member of a valid and recognized neighborhood watch program. There's questions surrounding whether or not Zimmerman was, or if he's just an asshat with an inflated sense of self importance.

Has anyone asked this question? While theres no doubt Zimmerman legally owned his firearm, was he legally licensed to carry it? He can shoot all the intruders he wants in his home, but to put that gun in his pocket and carry it down the street loaded requires a special permit. Did he have that?

All this brings us to the heart of the matter. While little children scream, shout and protest...adults have to look at facts to deal with problems. There are a great many questions still to be answered in this case, and the law is a cruel bitch. If my idea of changing the Constitution to read "guilty until proven innocent" was in effect, Zimmerman would easily be able to be arrested under manslaughter statutes, however since its up to the prosecution to prove their side first, thats why Zimmerman walks free.

And since the children have whipped this up into a racial frenzy, if when the adults look at the facts and evidence and it shows at best a manslaughter charge and at worst no charge at all, will that "justice" satisfy them?

Or is the only acceptable "justice" that of the mob?

Non Film Post: Rush Limbaugh

When I first discovered Rush Limbaugh, it was before even his first book had been published and I was listening to severe weather coverage on KRMG radio here in Tulsa. I loved the dead-on political commentary and especially the sense of humor it was told with. Lately, Rush has lost that sense of humor that made him so appealing, and has really just started to become bitter, so I can't say as how I listen all that much.

Being a news junkie, however, I am all too well aware of the mess Mr. Limbaugh has found himself in lately. It's not for why you think though folks.

Rush committed a huge mistake...not cause he called a democratic political operative a "slut", in fact I think most of us would be hard pressed to have not thought the same of a woman who claims to need in excess of $3000 a year in birth control (due to my lack of physical attractiveness in addition to my obviously bad attitude, I havent had to purchase condoms in almost 5 years, but I remember them being less than $10 for a box containing I believe 8-10), but rather for falling for what was an obvious plant.

See, when funding cuts for Planned Parenthood (a private organization I might add) are discussed, the left goes loopy with the same argument everytime. "WHERE WILL THESE POOR OPPRESSED WOMEN GET THEIR ALL IMPORTANT BIRTH CONTROL IF YOU EVIL REPUBLICANS DO THIS???" So funding stays the same or increases and women of all socio-economic groups are able to get their birth control at discounted rates or even free.

So....why do we need yet another big government scheme to force employers to pay for this? I know what youre saying "well, why shouldn't women get theirs paid for, men can get viagra on their insurance"....yup...and thats pretty damn stupid too. However, I believe this to be the difference: erectile dysfunction is considered a medical condition, while taking the pill is considered an option. Yes ladies, I'm well aware many of you need the pill for cramp relief during your menstrual cycle but if I recall correctly, that was covered under my policy for my ex wife.

Basically what it boils down to is if you can't afford Walgreen's, theres Planned Parenthood, along with several other low-income options. You'll get your birth control...thats not what this is really about.

I once asked a liberal friend of mine why, when you have CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC, NPR, practically every hollywood celebrity, and almost every newspaper in the country trumpeting your political leanings...why are you so scared of Fox News?

His answer: "Because so many people believe their crap". And thats when it hit me, its not that so many people "believe" what Fox News has to say, its that so many people REJECT what your side is feeding them. Rosie O'Donnell was a beloved talk show host once, but once she showed her true colors and began spewing her hateful 9/11 bile, she was (and still is) roundly rejected by the public.

And that gets us into the heart of the Limbaugh matter: This fake, orchestrated outrage coming from the left. It's perfectly fine when million dollar man (and epic scumbag) bill maher calls the Palins sluts, or when george soros backed media clowns on MSNBC refer to Michelle Malkin as such, because theyre Republicans, and therefore not worthy of such defense as NOW routinely provides democrats who are "wronged" in such a matter.

Futhermore, Limbaugh's sponsors are under attack by not their truly outraged customers, but orchestrated operatives simply trying to silence Rush. And that's the issue the left has, that everyone else sees. They only want to defend speech that agrees with theirs, only that which they agree with is worthy of free speech protection.

In other words...its not about truth, its about CONTROL. We know best, we can run your life better than you can. In fact, youre not even worthy of listening to. Thats why we forced obamacare down your throat even though overwhelmingly you didnt want it. It's about more government CONTROL over your life. They know best, you're just too stupid to see it.

It's not about birth control folks, it's really not. It's a tried and true method of making and keeping you slaves. A great Republican once outlawed slavery, great Republicans led the charge against it while democrats in the south (including al gore's father) fought to keep it. Well, they found a way to keep you slaves...by making you think they wanted to fight for you and by demonizing those who wanted to keep you free.

Do the research, you'll see the Ace is right.

2 Spring Break mini reviews!

Beyond the Black Rainbow: A very cool classic looking trailer leads into a dull and depressing film. F

The Woman in Black: Nothing says fear like Harry Potter looking through stack after stack of paper. F

Mini Review: "Young Adult"

Jason Reitman scores big on his second trip into diablo cody-ville, and Charlize Theron gives her tour de force performance as the woman stuck in her high school life and just refuses to get out.

A

Mini Review: "The Muppets"

After a tedious start, the film gets going once the telethon begins, and suddenly you're a child again.

B