Quinn Reacts To Zimmerman Verdict

"Trayvon Martin was an innocent, unarmed young man with a full life ahead of him when he was tragically shot to death last February. Today’s acquittal is a shocking insult to his family and everyone seeking justice for Trayvon. We must renew our commitment to ensure Trayvon did not die in vain. His senseless killing demonstrates the need to reform the irresponsible and dangerous 'Stand Your Ground' laws in place in jurisdictions across the country. But we must also put an end to a culture that presumes any young man of color - little more than a child - is looking to commit a crime, simply because he was walking down the street. This is about what kind of nation we're going to be - a nation driven by fear and suspicion, or one that truly and fundamentally believes that all of us should be treated equally." - Christine Quinn, via press release.