Two Wonderful Articles on Zimmerman and Race

Below are two terrific posts relating to the recent Zimmerman trial and race relations in America.

Jonathan Merrit is a solid writer who comes down on a position in this matter very close to where I stand. This is the closest opinion I have read that mirrors my own. Take a look
http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2013/07/18/george-zimmerman-and-the-myth-of-post-racial-america/

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Mike Ruffin writes an “open letter” to President Obama concerning race and his unique position to address the issue in a meaningful way.
http://aviewfromthehinterland.blogspot.com/2013/07/an-open-letter-to-president-barack-obama.html