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Trayvon Martin died tragically and needlessly. His demise turned the eyes of an entire nation. This cynical reporter doesn't believe that all this media attention will change anything.

Although this tragedy brought racial tensions to the foreground and has inspired many people to angry Facebook messages, I can't help but feel that most who seem outraged at the moment will never take any real action. Yes, there have been peaceful protests across the country, but most of those who watched the trial and discussed it with their friends and neighbors or through social media will soon move on....

 

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