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Will Obama weigh in?

Fri., Sept. 6, 2013

A short time ago, President Barack Obama took the time on television to discuss and condemn the killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman. This was perhaps the correct thing to do, although a jury later acquitted Zimmerman, and he is now in fear for his life.

Do you suppose the president will find the time to condemn the killing of Delbert Belton, the 88-year-old World War II veteran, and the suspects, Demetruis Glenn and Kenan Adams-Kinard?

If we’re waiting for him to discuss and condemn that senseless killing, I suspect we may be waiting for some time.

Neil Stoughton

Spokane

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