Geraldo Rivera Apology for Hoodie Remark in...

Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera set off a firestorm when he made remarks about Trayvon Martin's hoodie being the reason that George Zimmerman shot the unarmed teen. Now the TV news personality has apologized, but it seems a bit (okay a lot) insincere.

First of all, the apology came late. Secondly, he did not actually admit he was wrong at all. In fact, this is what Geraldo Rivera wrote to Politico, "I apologize to anyone offended by what one prominent black conservative called my 'very practical and potentially life-saving campaign urging black and Hispanic parents not to let their children go around wearing hoodies.'" In an earlier apology statement, Rivera said, "[M]y own family and friends believe [that] I have obscured or diverted attention from the principal fact, which is that an unarmed 17-year old was shot dead by a man who was never seriously investigated by local police. And if that is true, I apologize."

So, how is that for your apology if you were one of the ones offended by the Trayvon Martin hoodie comment he made? Does it seem like a true apology to you? In fact, it may very well be worse than Rush Limbaugh's apology to Sandra Fluke. Geraldo actually had two chances to be sincere, and he was not. It's clear he is not sorry about his hoodie remark, which was frankly ridiculous.

This Trayvon Martin case is horrifying. An unarmed teen is dead, and now people are calling for George Zimmerman dead or alive, which is also not good. It seems like it will be tough for justice to be served here. What do you think? Is there any chance at justice for Trayvon now?

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Kat W. Mar 27, 2012, 3:11pm UTC

Rivera is an asshat.

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Jeff G. Mar 27, 2012, 3:49pm UTC

Hate to say it but Geraldo's apology makes Rush Limbaugh looks like he's begging for forgiveness.

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Gary C. Gibson Mar 27, 2012, 3:56pm UTC

Hoodlums wearing hoods for earlier generations was a cliche', yet of course today that sort of apparel has become renormalized as usual attire though some may still regard it as trade apparel for burglary. Probably burglars ought to wear hoodies with plain writing on them that have the international sign for 'burglar' while honest people have unmarked hoodies not easily confused by security people with the tradecraft of crooks.

Trayvon Martin's biography increases in depth as journalists find the story to be a gold mine. Evidently the 6 foot 3 inch, 150 pound youth with was expelled from school three times and found once to have a screwdriver and twelve pieces of jewelry.

Zimmerman was punched in the face, had his nose broken and head slammed into the ground a few time. Zimmerman says Martin tried to get his gun and in the struggle it went off. There was a witness to at least part of that. Zimmerman was heard to be calling for help several times.

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Trayvon-Martin-Suspended-From-School-Three-Times-Report-144403305.html

Ron R. Mar 28, 2012, 1:45am UTC

So does being suspended from school justify shooting him? A suspended student is walking down the street with skiddles and tea. he is followed by a man who was told by a police dispatched not to follow the skiddle weilding youth. He approaches the kid. Is the kid allowed to stanmd his ground or is he to give ground to a stranger who may intend to harm him. Has nothing to do with school. It has been established that the kid was not doing anything wrong.

The problem with guns and men is that we tend to be less willing to sort through a problem when we are carrying. Now amp that up when a possible police wanna be is carrying and you have a bad outcome 9 out of ten times. I am sure if Zimmerman had followed you that night you may have reacted the same way Trayvon did. Would it have made a difference if you had been in trouble for speeding once or twice?? One has nothing to do with the other.

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Juan J Martinez Mar 27, 2012, 6:47pm UTC

If you look at his comment logically it might make some sense. I know that when I see an individual with a hoodie, that is wrapped around tight so it makes it hard or impossible to see the face of said individual, I do make it a point to keep my eye on him or her. It does not matter what the race is, it does make me weary. I know this is wrong but it is part of the world we live in.

Ron R. Mar 28, 2012, 1:49am UTC

If I see someone in a hoodie on a clear day that is wearing it in the way you describe I would watch him or her also. If however it is a rainy day I would expect it. I do not like all the styles of clothes my children and grandchildren wear, but i will not tell them to dress so as to not get profiled. This is America, or at least it is trying to become America!!

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Rabecca Hypenn Mar 27, 2012, 7:48pm UTC

Mob Rules: This is not a white thing. It's not a black thang -- That I wouldn't understand, nor certainly it is not an hispanic issuse.
This is Flordia Law. Stand your ground. You want entertainment, see Disney.com.org.
As for the New Black Panthers Reward: $10,000.00 Bounty. That's it? For a Jewban? When A-rabs are worth 7x's that. WTF? Cheapskates.

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melvin polatnick Mar 28, 2012, 9:33am UTC

Those that are beaten and in fear of their lives have the option of retreating rather than reaching for a deadly knife or gun. There is always the hope of not being murdered if you just be quiet and fake unconsciousness.

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melvin polatnick Mar 28, 2012, 12:28pm UTC

Even if not a racist survival would be almost impossible for Zimm if allowed to remain free. He would be forced to live in a racist enclave or ride with a racist motorcycle club for protection.

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John Kennery Apr 3, 2012, 6:28pm UTC

Jerry Riviera (his actual birth name) is now, and always has been, an idiot. I cannot believe ANYONE gives ANYTHING he says credibility. He is the television version of an ambulance chasing lawyer. He just shovels the crap up that falls out of the back of the AP wire that no legitimate reporter would touch, and throws it all against the wall until he sees something stick. He does not even belong on YouTube, much less local tv.

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