Trayvon Martin: Take a deep breath and wait for Lady Justice

Rush to judgment in Trayvon Martin case

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It's clear that some of the people raising the most noise are trying to make this less about the horrible death of a young man and more about claims of racial resentment that may or may not exist.

The loudest voices should be particularly careful not to rush to conclusions. Remember the Duke lacrosse case, in which members of the team were accused of a gang rape. The public rushed to judgment long before the young men were eventually acquitted.

Zimmerman may or may not be guilty; there may or may not be racial motivations. We do not know yet. In the absence of complete evidence, inflammatory comments and belligerent reactions will not aid the search for justice. An angry crowd should not be in charge.

Comment: William J. Bennett's editorial reflects my view.

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him. (Proverbs 18:13)

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